Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
21 City / 29 HWY
Horsepower
161
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Cj S
The space inside the back seat. It's only a two door but very spacious
So reliable. Very easy to get in and out of. It's performance is great. I really enjoy that when it does need new parts the parts aren't so expensive I cannot fix the car. Also, the car is very easy to do labor on yourself. I love my car. It's fast enough, but also doesn't get up and go for a young driver. Even though it is two door it is very spacious in the back seat.
accountCircle Alex D
Good car. Honest opinion.
It burns oil really fast, but gets good gas mileage. It is a pretty reliable car. I have had it for less than a year and have only had a few minor problems. Most of which were from the previous car owner not taking care of. It is pretty low maintenance.
accountCircle Carley B
2010 scion tc, most reliable car ever.
I love my 2010 scion tc, it is very reliable and would recommend it for a first car! It will always get you where you need to go! My favorite part of it is the two sunroof it makes the car feel so open. It is also pretty good on gas n is a great sport style.
accountCircle Arlyne D
Don't get this car if you struggle getting in and out of any car that's low.
For what I paid for, it has been a great investment for me after having it for 8 years. Definitely comfortable seating, and I can see easily over the dashboard due to my short height. The size of the car is perfect between a simple transportation to and from work/school when I was attending, and for road trips, especially when my husband and I did a road trip from Northern California to home for 5 days. Gas mileage is really good, especially for the time I purchased it. Easy to maintain and parts are not expensive. I use the hell out of the bluetooth system so I can talk on the phone hands free. Great also for when I use my Google Maps.
accountCircle Anita W
This was my first car that I ever purchase.
Giving that it is a hatchback it's extremely roomie. Helps a lot when I am moving from states to states. One thing I dislike is they discontinued it.
accountCircle Hector O
Reliability is the most important. Pretty good gas mileage on it too.
I love that it has not given me any trouble for the 5 years I've had it. Very reliable, no complaints whatsoever. Sporty and nice looking too.
accountCircle Joel D
It's Toyota engine in it makes it very reliable and gas affordability
I love it runs well and very economical on gas great car
accountCircle Rosalie R
It comes with plug ins for usb and auxiliary inside the center console.
For being a sporty style coupe it has a lot of space in general for passengers and hatchback storage. I dislike the gas mileage it gets.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Sierra C
Let's see the windows you have to manually roll up and down.
I do not like this vehicle because it looks terrible to me. I prefer my car be a sedan or regular car not something in between. The windows are old school where you have to manually roll them up. Other than the appearance I guess it runs good and we haven't had too many problems with it.
accountCircle Michelle L
Scion tcs are completely junk vehicles! Do not ever buy one!
I get flat tires constantly, constant issue with lights on the dashboard, runs through oil like crazy (burns oil really), it is just junk. I wouldn't recommend purchasing this vehicle to anyone, now I know why they stopped making them, it just wasn't worth it anymore. I wish Toyota kept making celicas instead of replacing them with this junk vehicle.
accountCircle Cameron A
It falls apart but has great gas mileage. Pretty fast. East to drive.
Pro: great gas mileage. Con: falls apart. Pro: fast and easy to drive. Con: lots of cosmetic and technical problems.
accountCircle Sidney S
Scion tc. It is a standard coupe. Very good on miles per gallon at the pump.
Scion tc 2010, has over 100 thousand miles and is grey in color. Has black interior and is a coupe. For the year it was manufactured it was a pretty decent car in regards to reliability. It is a perfect car for a teenager or a college student that needs to commute to and from school or work.
accountCircle Sue B
Car review: great quality, good safety features and good value.
I like my car is looks good and runs great. I purchased in 2010 and had no problems. It is good quality good safety features. And the price was very good. There are others cars I like better but they were out of my budget.
accountCircle Kat J
Great reliable car - would recommend to anyone.
My car is now ten years old but still runs great. Has good power and has had no major issues only scheduled maintenance. Would recommend to anyone looking for a reliable car. The only reason I am looking to change my car is because now I want a four door car instead of a two door.
accountCircle Chase K
The vehicle drives well, but has minor issues.
Vehicle is good except for minor problems. Windows break sometimes. Engine does not fail. I like the colors you can pick for the interior. The car is easily customizable. Also, it drives really well except for the brakes which are not very sensitive.
accountCircle Maranda M
My scion tc is still alive.
I like my car! I have the ability to store more thing in the back of the car because the back seats fold forward. I keep my snowboard back there and fishing stuff. So it is perfect for someone who wants a car and still wants to do outdoors stuff or needs room. I also love the sunroof I have on my vehicle and the full glass top it has. Makes it look way more expensive and sleek than it costs. It is not a fast vehicle, by no means... But it looks like it would be a fast vehicle. It has gotten me through the years. It has one recall, that I managed to get fixed after a lot of trouble. But over she has been good to me.

Scion tC Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Base
161 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats
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Release Series 6.0
161 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats
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2010 Scion tC Owner Reviews

4.15
60 Reviews
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5 stars 45%
4 stars 35%
3 stars 13%
2 stars 3%
1 star 3%
accountCircle Angela B on May 17, 2021
A more sports/race car looking vehicle.
Majority of my car problems involve the check engine light meaning that sometimes the light will be on when I have already just checked what the main issue was. Other than that the rest of my car overall is in good standing as I try my best to maintain it even with some slight inconveniences.
accountCircle Taryn C on May 4, 2021
Good quality car, minor fixable issues.
The only two minor issues I have had with the car are faulty tire sensors and it loses oil fast. You have to check the oil level more frequently. Performance wise it is a good drive and nice pick up. It has great gas mileage. It is pretty roomy for a coupe.

Ranks #13 Small Cars by Owners

The 2010 Scion tC has an average owner rating of 4.21 out of 5 which ranks it #13 of 29 other Small Cars.

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4.51
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4.48
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4.15

Ranks #9 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2010 Scion tC has a combined MPG of 34 which ranks it #9 of 29 other Small Cars.

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42 MPG
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42 MPG
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29 MPG

Is The 2010 Scion tC A Good Car?

It is a great vehicle! I love my car. It is small and simple, yet very spacious. Great gas mileage, I can really get around without breaking the bank.
Rebecca S.
Yes, I believe so! I like the gas Mileage and it is a 'cool' stylish vehicle and it allows me to carry my snowboard
Ananda G.
Yes, it has good speed pick up, and is reliable. It was reasonably priced purchased new, and has needed minimal repairs.
Sheila W.

How Reliable Is The 2010 Scion tC?

It’s very reliable. It has never left me stranded. It’s very cheap to order parts, as well as do the labor yourself. The car is very user friendly so to speak. It’s a great car.
Eliza D.
Yes it has a recall for the oil leaking, but it was fixed. Other than that I have not really had any problems with my scion
Arthur J.
It is reliable. Its problems are it is rattly going over any slight bumps in the road. It is not a smooth, quiet ride. Another problem is poor visibility out the back windshield and back seat side... Read More
Maddie S.

Is The 2010 Scion tC A Good Value?

I bought my car for 16,000$. I currently have $4,000 left to pay off on it. Yet I can still sell my car with 160,000 miles on it for around $5,000 give or take!
Meagan G.
It would cost about 4,000 now and I think it is a very good value. Other than the motor issues with the valve problems, but that was fixed
Laura D.
It cost $6,200 when it was eight years old and had 102,000 miles on it. I think it was a good price.
Eddie P.

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Safety & Reliability

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*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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Moderate Overlap Front

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Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety