2007 Scion TC Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 7%of 117 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 2007 Scion TC, 7% of the 117 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This event happen 2 times in the 3years I've owned the car, the 1st incident was 2009 while I was parking my car in a wendys lot. While slowing down to park the car accelerated in the parking spot and while slamming my foot on the brakes it finally stopped but on top parking concrete stopper (not sure about name and also on top of the side walk. The second incident just happen today (5/5/10) while leaving work. …”
NHTSA complaint #10329074, filed 2010-05, 83,310 miles“My brakes fail to work on bumpy or slippery roads. When I press down on the brake pedal they start to shake and the car does not stop. I have noticed if I press the brake harder in those situations I'm able to gain control of the car once again. I have taken my vehicle to the car dealer and they tell me my brakes are fine that they are just worn down, but after replacing the brake pads the problem still happened. This hasn't caused an accident yet but it happens all the time I have had the luck to gain control of the car . …”
NHTSA complaint #10305239, filed 2010-02, 34,500 miles“My wife's 2007 Scion TC bought brand new from wondries toyota in alhambra ca. My wife had three incidents where the brakes just wouldn't engage and felt flat . First incident happened back in february 2008, second incident happened march 2008 and the third in november 2009. Luckily my wife drives slow. The car was driven in the los angeles area when this happened (not in cold climates). Took it to toyota, got charged on the inspection but couldn't find anything wrong according to the service department (yet still being charged a fee). …”
NHTSA complaint #10305585, filed 2010-02, 9,700 miles“Driving on dry road at approx. 35 MPH began braking to make turn into a parking lot. Road surface was somewhat rough but not extremely. Brakes failed to respond so I pushed pedal to the floor and they gradually slowed the car. I was not driving at an excessive speed nor being careless. As I turned into the parking lot at an excessive speed I almost hit a vehicle that was waiting to pull out on to the highway. Due to traffic conditions and the shock of what was happening I could not safely change my direction of travel and was committed to completing the turn into the parking lot.”
NHTSA complaint #10340907, filed 2010-07, 60,000 miles“Brakes won't work sometimes. Feels mushy with no pressure at times, especially on hard braking and have to apply brakes a couple of times before any pressure is felt. First occurred some time in the summer of 2008. Had the brake fluid flushed to make sure there were no air bubbles in system. Dealers doesn't want to look at brake systems under warranty, because the excuse is, issue can't be reproduced . No leaks indicated from brake master cylinder and brake pads are still good. …”
NHTSA complaint #10304380, filed 2010-02, 12,000 milesBrakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 17% |
| 2015 | 2 | 9% |
| 2014 | 8 | 40% |
| 2013 | 3 | 33% |
| 2012 | 1 | 13% |
| 2011 | 4 | 14% |
| 2010 | 3 | 15% |
| 2009 | 4 | 7% |
| 2008 | 5 | 6% |
| 2007 | 8 | 7% |
| 2006 | 8 | 5% |
| 2005 | 10 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2007 Scion TC
32 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
22 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Scion TC
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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