Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 Scion TC
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 Scion TC has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 29 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18E091000 Brake Hose may Rupture Causing Loss of Braking NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Exterior Lighting 6 complaints
- Service Brakes 4 complaints
- Visibility 4 complaints
- Power Train 3 complaints
- Structure 3 complaints
- Air Bags 2 complaints
Of the 29 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire; across all 29 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2011 Scion TC rating reflects moderate reliability, with most issues related to exterior lighting and visibility. Recalls for brake hose failure further impact confidence in the braking system, though the overall complaints are not excessive compared to peers.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| brake hoses | 50,000–80,000 miles | $200–$450 | common |
| exterior lights | 30,000–60,000 miles | $100–$300 | common |
| power window | 40,000–70,000 miles | $150–$400 | occasional |
| airbags | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$700 | rare |
| engine cooling system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $400–$800 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake pads inspection every 10,000 miles
- Replace air filter yearly
- Coolant flush every 30,000 miles
- Transmission service every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake fluid leaks or low levels
- Dimming or flickering headlights
- Power windows moving slowly
- Airbag warning light on
- Engine overheating signs
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 Scion TC at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.