2011 Scion TC Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 24,504miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2011 Scion TC, 7% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24,504 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.
“While driving down the road my stability control light was on constant along with my ABS light. My engine and transmission hasn't been doing right like it should be doing. Its like the transmission is slipping or my engine is missing. This is not acceptable to me.”
NHTSA complaint #10496806, filed 2013-02, 49,000 miles“Since I've bought my car, at every car start up there is a noise or a rattle that is briefly audible for about 1 second then stops. When the vehicle is started again, the noise is no longer there. This only happens at vehicle start up. It sounds something similar to a winding noise. The engine in my vehicle is the exact same engine in the 2011 toyota camry, 2ar-fe. A TSB has been filed for the camry however a TSB has not been issued for the Scion TC. My current mileage is 29800. I recommend a TSB be filed for the Scion TC 2.5l 2ar-fe so I and others with this problem could repair our vehicles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10466576, filed 2012-07, 8 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10058285Jun 15, 2015Toyota 2007-2015 camry,solara, corolla, corolla matrix, rav4, scion tc, xb: revised 5/19/ 2015 bulletin information involving warranty enhancement program regarding certain model…
- 10132574May 26, 2015SB: Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix…
- 10057839Dec 16, 2014Toyota 2006-2011 my camry, corolla, matrix, my rav 4, my scion: warranty enhancement extension for excessive engine oil.
- 10057836Dec 15, 2014Toyota 2006-2011: this tsb contains an owner notification letter. Select document search button below. Information regarding engine oil consumption on certain camry, solara…
- 10132743Jul 8, 2014Tech Tip: Starting with the 2010 Model Year, Scion began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0w20 viscosity engine oil. There are multiple benefits of this oil…
- 10061344Jul 8, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10132138Oct 3, 2013Due to the improved performance and durability of 0w-20 synthetic oil, Scion has extended the oil change intervals to 10,000 miles for vehicles that require this oil (except for…
- 10060940Oct 3, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10060912May 16, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10132321Apr 10, 2013Starting with the 2010 model year, Scion began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0w-20 viscosity engine oil. There are multiple benefits of this oil.
Engine: 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 cooling
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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