Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Scion TC
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Scion TC has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 6 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
- NHTSA #16V420000 Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity Label/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V236000 Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity Label/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 3 complaints
- Seat Belts 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
- Structure 1 complaint
Of the 6 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 6 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Scion TC has a limited number of reported issues with only 6 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns. The recalls involve brake components and labeling accuracy, while complaints are minor and scattered across various components.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | Unknown | $200–$700 | 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 changes
- Brake pad inspection and replacement
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake pedal feel changes
- Unusual tire wear patterns
- Dashboard warning lights
- Difficulty engaging seatbelts
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Scion TC at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.