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Toyota Scion years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the Toyota Scion since 2012. The 2014 model year has 6 complaints, more than any other year, led by electrical and fuel system problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
14
Recalls
0
Worst year
2014
Model years
2012-2016

Toyota Scion years to avoid

No model year of the Toyota Scion stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Toyota Scion years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Toyota Scion complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

2012201320142016

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Toyota Scion problems

All model years combined.

  • Visibility
    3
  • Wheels
    2
  • Transmission
    2
  • Electrical
    2
  • Airbags
    2
  • Tires
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Engine
    1

Toyota Scion problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2016-1Airbags00
2014-6Electrical00
2013-4Wheels00
2012-3Airbags01

Recalls 0

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the Toyota Scion

What years of the Toyota Scion should you avoid?

No single model year of the Toyota Scion has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Toyota Scion?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Toyota Scion?

Visibility, with 3 complaints across all years, followed by wheels (2) and transmission (2).

How many recalls does the Toyota Scion have?

No recalls on record.

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