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#BS-2010-SCITC-3CA3

2010 Scion Tc

Based on reports from 24 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
24
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
116
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 24 complaints, 3 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

sunroof rattles

3 complaints • Severity 4.7/10

$X,XXX
2

ac not cooling properly

2 complaints • Severity 5/10

$X,XXX
3

excessive oil consumption

2 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

7 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 35K miles.

!Inspect the Wheels & TiresMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

8
0–30K
6
30–60K
3
60–90K
90–120K
1
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (8 reports) • Median: 35K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (7 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine7 (29%)
Wheels & Tires4 (17%)
Brakes3 (13%)
Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly2 (8%)
Other2 (8%)
Visibility2 (8%)
Steering1 (4%)
Air Bags:side/window1 (4%)

2010 Scion Tc: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 29% of all reports filed for the 2010 Scion Tc, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 35,486 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 35K-mile mark.

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2010 Scion Tc, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2010 Scion Tc, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly Issues

Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2010 Scion Tc, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility:sun/moon roof assembly-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

4
10
3
13
6
14
3
15
1
16
1
17
1
18
1
19
2
21
2
22

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2010 Scion Tc. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

10V035000May 2010

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.

10V036000May 2010

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2010 Scion Tc vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

24

Class avg

94

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical subcompact cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 24 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2010 Scion Tc: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2010 Scion Tc?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2010 Scion Tc is related to the engine, with 7 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2010 Scion Tc reliable?
The 2010 Scion Tc has 24 complaints, 3 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2010 Scion Tc problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2010 Scion Tc have any recalls?
Yes, the 2010 Scion Tc has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Scion Tc problems start?
Based on 18 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 35,486 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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