2010 Scion TC Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 15%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 26,053miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2010 Scion TC, 15% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,053 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.
“Happened last weekend, was making a right turn in my new 2010 Scion TC. Car is just barely 2 months old and less than 800 miles on the odometer. Middle part of a nice, mild day, dry road, but some broken pavement/roughness at the corner there. Someone coming from my 3 o'clock position was planning to make a u-turn in the intersection so I attempted to stop for them before completing my right turn. Applied brakes and pedal resistance and deceleration rate initially seemed normal, but then when it got a little bumpy the brake pedal effort went to zero and so did my braking. …”
NHTSA complaint #10306002, filed 2010-02, 750 miles“Right front brake not releasing wore brake pad down to nothing. Discovered brake overheating sounded like a wheel bearing failing but mechanic discovered brake not releasing.”
NHTSA complaint #10637763, filed 2014-09, 26,053 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Scion TC. The contact stated that the fuel filler tank cap would dislodge whenever the vehicle was being refueled. Also, the brake pedal would abnormally travel to the floorboard when depressed and would feel spongy. As a result, there was a delay in response from the vehicle when braking. In addition, the check engine light was continuously illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 35,486.”
NHTSA complaint #10494474, filed 2013-01, 35,486 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 2010 Scion TC
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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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