Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Scion TC
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Scion TC has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 20 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
- Service Brakes 8 complaints
- Unknown or Other 8 complaints
- Electrical System 4 complaints
- Air Bags 3 complaints
- Steering 2 complaints
- Suspension 2 complaints
Of the 20 complaints on file, 6 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 20 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,000–$6,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Scion TC shows an average reliability influenced by complaints about brakes and electrical systems, but only a single recall predominantly for an optional brake kit suggests that critical failures are not widespread.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| service brakes | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$500 | common |
| electrical system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $200–$800 | occasional |
| air bags | 80,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | occasional |
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
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid check
- Tire rotation and balance
- Cooling system flush
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake pedal softness
- Frequent electrical issues
- Airbag warning light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Scion TC at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.