Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Scion TC. The contact stated that the vehicle was advertised on Facebook Market place with 183,000 miles. The contact stated that while purchasing the vehicle, it was discovered that the odometer displayed 118,000. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the seller informed the contact that he had discovered there was a mileage discrepancy upon retrieving the Carfax report after purchasing the vehicle from the previous owner. The contact stated that based on the Carfax report, the mileage was 173,822 on February 6, 2024, but the mileage on the odometer was 118,000.
The worst 2011 Scion TC problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Lights6
- Visibility6
- Brakes4
- Engine4
- Body3
- Transmission3
- Airbags2
- Acceleration1
- Driver assistance1
- Electrical1
- Suspension1
- Tires1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2011 Scion TC
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2011 Scion TC 87
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- TT: HVAC drain tube is found to be blocked/clogged.
- DL: Toyota plans to send Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices for the above referenced campaigns to remind...
- Revision notice
- Revision notice
- Toyota 2007-2015 camry,solara, corolla, corolla matrix, RAV4, scion tc, xb: revised 5/19/ 2015 bulletin...
- SB: Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration...
- SSB: The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air...
- SSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this...
- SSB: On some vehicles, when Rapgard is removed, the paint may have a stained appearance
- Toyota 2006-2011 my camry, corolla, matrix, my rav 4, my scion: warranty enhancement extension for...
2011 Scion TC fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4‑cyl | FWD | 22-23 | 30 | 25 |
What 2011 Scion TC owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Why did the dealer tell me this recall is not associated with my vin when I keep getting recall UNADDREESSED notices for my vehicle? This is a safety reason and a complete disconnect between dealerships and Toyota manufacture. I need this addressed immediately!
Bought this car for my 16 yo. He was driving home last evening with his 9yo brother in the car and they heard a loud pop. He pulled over to investigate the noise and discovered that his sunroof glass had shattered. Thankfully the inner shade was closed. No sign of impact from any type of object and no known prior damage to the sunroof. Just spontaneously shattered while driving down a straight road. Thank goodness my kids were not injured or covered in glass shards from this and it did not cause an accident as the car was in motion at the time.
It's 2020 and I just bought a 2011 scion tc. I took it to an inspection station in the state of maryland so I can have I registered in maryland. My vehicle failed the inspection because it does not have 2 rear reverse lights, it only has one on the driver's side. The passenger side does not have a port or wires for a reverse lights.
I just recently bought 2011 scion tc about 3 months ago. Everything was going great and running smooth, then I had to start pushing the brake to the floor, as if it wasnt working. Then one day I was driving and I was turning into a parking lot and as doing so I hit the brakes and I burnt some rubber but basically the front locked up on me and I drifted my back end in, that's when I realized that I wasnt getting my brakes at they're full potential. So I looked under my car after it had been sitting for around 2 hours, I came back to find that I had leaking oil or something under both front tires, which had me begin to think if there was a leak. A friend then came up to me and told me he had found a recall for something on my car. I came upon your website and put in my VIN and came to find out I have an unrepaired recall on my brake lines. I would like to get this settled so I don't have further issues.
Takata recall when braking in low speed you hear a loud sound of the break pads and the rotors hitting each other
When the car is turned on and the clutch is released a very loud noise is heard from the undercarriage. When clutch is engaged the noise goes away. Car has 90k the clutch has been replaced along with throw off clutch bearing, but mechanic stated that the problem is inside the transmission. While driving the car a very loud whining noise is heard and today the car almost stalled twice and it felt like the gears were getting stuck and the clutch was not releasing.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 scion tc. After the driver and a front passenger exited the vehicle and closed both doors, the front passenger side air bag deployed with force. A white substance emitted into the interior and the front of the vehicle due to the failure. The vehicle was unoccupied. The vehicle was taken to a dealer (autonation toyota las vegas, 6300 w sahara ave, las vegas, nv 89146, (702) 605-5801). The manufacturer sent a technician who concluded that there was no safety related defect. The manufacturer provided no solution. The vehicle was kept at the dealer's for over a month and was not repaired. The failure mileage was not available.
I reported to my dealer about there is only one backup light working. They said"that's the way it is". Apparently there is only one instead of 2 backup lights. At night it is a problem. I can't see where I'm backing into. It's a safety issue. They don't even know how to add another one. That means, I'm stock with it.
Every now and then I hear this rattling loud noise on my sunroof at slow speed. I noticed that it has something to do with the weather when it's hot above 80 degrees fahrenheit. I live in florida and it is hot and humid here. The rattling noise disappears after a minute. It's very strange. After reading all the complaints about sunroof shattered,exploded from other owners, I would like to have this particular model recall before anybody will have a serious injury.
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Questions about the 2011 Scion TC
Is the 2011 Scion TC reliable?
Owners have filed 29 complaints about the 2011 Scion TC, close to a typical TC model year.
What is the 2011 Scion TC year score?
The 2011 Scion TC scores 75 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Scion TC: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 Scion TC?
Lights, with 6 complaints. Next is visibility (6).
How many recalls does the 2011 Scion TC have?
No recalls on record.
What gas mileage does the 2011 Scion TC get?
Official estimates for the 2011 Scion TC range from 25 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.5L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 22-23 city and 30 highway.
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