2007 Scion TC Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 117 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2007 Scion TC, 3% of the 117 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,400 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“On december 15, 2008 I parked my car outside of a shop in md and within 10 minutes of returning, I saw white, electrical smoke rising from under the hood. During this time the vehicle was off. As I walked to my vehicle several witnesses and the mall security had arrived and were ready with a fire extinguisher. I opened my hood and suddenly the entire engine burned in flames and almost burned several people including myself. This incident did not burn the vehicle but only the engine and it was reported to toyota/Scion within 30 minutes of the fire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10253928, filed 2009-01, 44,800 miles“Purchase pre-certified/pre-owned Scion toyota, 2007, with 40,000 miles on may 12, 2010 and on may 25, 2010 oil light began to blink, lost power and control of car on busy rainy road and car stalled, putting my life at risk. Burning smell and brakes & steering wheel locked in middle of road. Updated 06/03/10 the consumer stated the vehicle is currently in the shop with serious engine damage. Updated ivoq 06/07/10”
NHTSA complaint #10332491, filed 2010-05, 40,000 miles“The instrument panel around the clock burned out for no reason. The car is not put together well everything sounds as if the frame will separate from the car. The car has a problem with the cooling system, if is really loud an shakes the car really bad. The ABS in the car responds prematurely which it is really loud. The seat belts in the car does not retract properly cause damage to the seat hook in the car and it premature tights while sitting at a light so you have to unbuckle an re-buckle often in the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10198481, filed 2007-08Related service bulletins
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- 10177598Jun 3, 2020These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no…
- 10152211Jan 12, 2017Warranty Policy Bulletin: Toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption. Toyota is now announcing the part replacement phase of…
- 10111476Nov 18, 2015WPB: The engine is covered under the Toyota New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 5 years from the date of first use or 60,000 miles (whichever occurs first). However, Toyota is…
- 10111475Nov 17, 2015WPB: The engine is covered under the Toyota New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 5 years from the date of first use or 60,000 miles (whichever occurs first). However, Toyota is…
- 10111500Nov 2, 2015SSB: Some 2007 - 2010 model year tC and 2008 - 2015 model year xB vehicles equipped with the 2AZ-FE engine may exhibit engine oil consumption. The piston assembly has been…
- 10111556Oct 5, 2015WPB: Toyota has received some reports where the vehicles may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption. Toyota is now announcing the part replacement phase of Warranty Enhancement…
- 10111552Oct 1, 2015TT: * There has been some concern with 3 Piece Piston Ring installations for 2AZ-FE engines. * This Tech Tip contains the accepted installation method required for Scion vehicles.
- 10134250Sep 30, 2015TT: ? Based on current part order allocation, some piston types have been incorrectly identified while undergoing the ZE7 2AZ Oil Consumption repair procedure. ? Replacement…
- 10134256Sep 10, 2015WPB: Toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption. Toyota is now announcing the part replacement phase of Warranty Enhancement…
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Scion TC
32 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
22 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Scion TC
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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