2014 Scion TC Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 40%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 2014 Scion TC, 40% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 4 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 was driving on highway 522 going 60mph at 11:30pm. The highway was smooth and had no bumps then randomly the wheel on the rear passenger side broke off the car and went flying. Police officers and state troopers looked for the wheel and they couldn't find it. Luckily I remembered in drivers ed that when a tire blows out (even though this situation is a little different) you firmly hold onto the steering wheel and hold it straight. The car then straightened out and stopped once I ran into the railing.”
NHTSA complaint #11316636, filed 2020-03, 80,000 miles“Vehicle is not available for inspection upon request due to the vehicle being in an accident. As a result from the accident, the vehicle was a complete loss and beyond the point of repair. Without pulling the vehicle computer for operation list before accident occurred, it is specifically unknown what component or system failed and or malfunctioned. …”
NHTSA complaint #11690231, filed 2025-09“The contact owns a 2014 Scion TC. While driving 15 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle continued to move forward. As a result, the contact struck the preceding vehicle. A police report was filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11131006, filed 2018-09, 53,000 miles“The contact owns a 2014 Scion TC. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18e091000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The contact was driving at 20 MPH, when he depressed the brake pedal but it failed to respond, which resulted in him rear-ending the vehicle in front. No medical treatment was required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 123,100.”
NHTSA complaint #11413369, filed 2021-04, 123,100 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 2014 Scion TC
9 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 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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