2011 Scion TC Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,450miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2011 Scion TC, 7% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,450 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 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.
“I bought a pre-certified 2011 Scion TC on 5/8/2014, approx 10 days later, when my daughter was driving about 45 MPH the car started to rattle near the front passenger windshield. It looks like a manufacturer defect but toyota dealer/warranty does not seem to cover. Seems like other folks are having the similar issue (from youtube). Just wanted to record this complaint. Not really an accident (sorry - not sure if this is the right forum). …”
NHTSA complaint #10596220, filed 2014-06, 30,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 toyota Scion TC. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle was involved in a multiple vehicle crash. The contact's vehicle was rear ended, causing it to spin around and burst into flames. A police report was filed. The contact sustained bruises and injuries to the neck, and back. The contact was unaware if there were any fatalities or any other injuries reported. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did offer any assistance. The failure and current mileage was 900.”
NHTSA complaint #10457667, filed 2012-05, 900 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10133702Apr 29, 2014Some vehicles in particular geographic areas may exhibit a condition where the HVAC Evaporator Drain Hose has become obstructed with an insect nest. An insect repellent drain…
- 10132250Jul 2, 2013Some 2011 ? 2013 model year tC vehicles may exhibit a condition where water is leaking from the HVAC system. This can be caused by the HVAC drain tube becoming clogged with debris.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2011 Scion TC
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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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