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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2007 Scion TC Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
5%of 117 total for the year
Median mileage
61,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2007 Scion TC, 5% of the 117 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,500 miles.

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.

“2007 Scion TC standard automatic. The RPM will decrease by about 2 numbers randomly while driving. Speed does not seem to be a factor. Happens about every other day. This in turn causes my car to slow down when I do not want it to. Is an issue when I am driving on the interstate in heavy traffic.”

NHTSA complaint #10324302, filed 2010-04, 45,000 miles

“I was driving down the highway in my 2007 Scion TC and the car popped out of gear and began to rev-up. I then tried to put it back into gear and it was very loose and would not go. My mechanic told me the top of the shifter base broke off and must be a defect. This is very dangerous and must be investigated.”

NHTSA complaint #10296482, filed 2009-12, 37,000 miles

“Takata recall my car's engine recently (two days ago) has been making ticking rattling noises when I start up and begin to accelerate. Took my 2007 Scion TC in to have the oil checked and they said the valve gasket cover was damaged and just needed replacement. They preformed an oil change and fixed the valve cover and hand me over the keys to take off. As I start up the car the engine is still making the ticking rattling noise. I go back into the service department and ask them if the car just needs to circulate the oil around for a bit to lubricate the engine and then the noise will go away. …”

NHTSA complaint #10837008, filed 2016-02, 78,000 miles

“The clutch assembly wore down prematurely and began to slip in every gear but first. The symptoms were sudden and immediately noticeable. I brought the vehicle to be inspected by the dealership from which it had been purchased. I was told the entire assembly needed to be replaced, but it was not covered under warranty because clutches are subject to normal wear and tear. I commute 70 miles every day under highway driving conditions and do very little stop-and-go driving. I also do not engage in driving habits conducive to excessive wear and tear on a clutch which would cause premature failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #10238458, filed 2008-08, 28,400 miles

“Vehicle burning oil at increasingly fast rate, large oil consumption. No oil light or dashboard warning. The vehicle is in motion, this oil consumption will cause the car to overheat or stall, causing an accident or fire.”

NHTSA complaint #11076831, filed 2018-03, 126,800 miles

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2015627%
2013333%
2011310%
200935%
200765%
200621%
200585%

Other parts of the 2007 Scion TC

Engine
32 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
22 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
7 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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