Model year record

2007 Scion TC

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 143 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 10V036000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
Vehicles affected
153,418
Reported to NHTSA
2010-02-03
Owners notified
2010-05-27

Defect description

SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.

Safety risk

A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.

Recall campaignNHTSA 10V035000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC.
Vehicles affected
271,417
Reported to NHTSA
2010-02-03
Owners notified
2010-05-27

Defect description

GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.

Safety risk

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine3398,500 mi
Vehicle speed control1130,000 mi
Structure: body1067,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1020,900 mi
Visibility739,000 mi
Air bags668,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages660,000 mi
Unknown or other574,132 mi
Seat belts4103,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic412,000 mi
Structure41,530 mi
Power train3110,000 mi
Wheels347,223 mi
Air bags: frontal236,000 mi
Electrical system234,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine240,000 mi
Equipment221,000 mi
Exterior lighting21,270 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control2
Power train: manual transmission228,400 mi
Service brakes, electric240,000 mi
Tires2100 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear23,300 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1
Fuel/propulsion system1128,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock1
Power train: automatic transmission145,000 mi
Service brakes1113,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1
Steering15,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1
Structure: body: hood150,000 mi
Structure: body: trunk lid1
Structure: frame and members111,000 mi
Traction control system1
Visibility/wiper192,093 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls190,000 mi
Visibility: windshield1120,000 mi
Wheels: rim1560 mi

The 2006 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2008 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.