Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
23 City / 31 HWY
Horsepower
180
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Nicole B
I absolutely love my scion.
I absolutely love this car. I have had it now for 7 years and it has never done any wrong. Protected me, took/ takes care of me. Comfortable, reliable. Affordable mechanical visits and labor. Gas efficient. Decent room for a coupe. Amazing sound system.
accountCircle Otto B
Surprising space inside with a small car.
I love the size of my car for my husband and I. It is small and easy to drive, but it also has enough room for the both of us and our two big dogs. It is very easy to modify the vehicle as well. I am a mechanic and I can say this vehicle is very easy to work on and does not usually cost too much if you need anything done. I am happy with the interior setup as well. The radio is very easy to navigate without taking your eyes off the road. The manual transmission has been great; it is fun to drive and it has not given me any problems at all. The gas mileage is great too. I think the pricing of the vehicle when I bought it was a great price and fit everything that it has to offer.
accountCircle Calvin P
The scion tc is fuel efficient and runs smoothly!
In the 2 years I have owned this car it has not had any major problems. The car runs great as long as you maintain the car and do not abuse the gas pedal it will last you for a very long time! The only issue I have had was opening the trunk which can be difficult at times.
accountCircle Rylan B
It looks very sleek which I really like.
It is a stick shift so super fun to drive. Runs smoothly. It has hardly had any issues so super reliable. My dad and I get to spend time together to clean it and fix up anything it needs. We have switched the brake pads and it was super easy. I love this car!
accountCircle Kevin F
I think the most surprising detail of the scion tc is the size of the trunk.
I love my scion tc, I have had it since I was in senior year of high school and it has literally never let me down. I have drove it across country and back this summer and it performed like a champ. With proper maintenance this car will last a very long time. It has great handling and pickup and also surprisingly has a ton of room in the back. I have moved a lot of things from new apartments and houses over the years just using my scion.
accountCircle Tessa E
It is a white, 2 door scion tc. Mine is particularly in great shape.
My vehicle is very comfortable. With it only being a 2 door, there is immense amount of trunk space and the seats lay down as well. This is probably my favorite part of the car. It is light, and very good on gas as well. It gets anywhere from 25-32 mpg depending on highway miles.
accountCircle Jie W
Great car cool shape speed up super fast.
The color is also beautiful. The model looks good and the built-in is also good. It speeds up quickly. The skylight and stereo are also good. The maintenance cost is not very expensive and fuel-efficient. You'll buy another one to go. It is also stable on high speed.
accountCircle Brian G
Fun to drive, big enough for an everyday commute.
I very much enjoyed the reliability, comfort and handling. Had many issues replacing brakes. The sunroof has been known to vibrate at high speeds which can cause the glass to shatter. The value for all the options it comes with is fantastic. The high amount of aftermarket parts is a great selling point, easy to modify and repair.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Theresa R
The car I thought I loved but truly hates.
Really hate it. Not comfortable for long distance drives. To sporty style/ no headroom and too low to the ground hard to get into and out of the vehicle. Steering wheel is very uncomfortable. Because the doors are so huge hard to reach the seat belt without hurting your shoulder.
accountCircle Austin R
Lots of legroom, gets decent gas mileage, better for first car
Nice car, more for young adults, not the most comfortable, it is reliable, has lots of truck space, lots of legroom
accountCircle Christina R
Scions tc you love or hate it.
Car is great on gas and very roomy for a smaller car has good trunk space, no button to pop trunk have to get out and do so manually every time. Maintenance is kind of a pain because of engine but it's bearable! Car drives pretty smoothly mine is grey with scions custom rims and low profile wheels its very appealing!
accountCircle Alvaro M
Get one with the spoiler.
The car has not given me huge problems where I am stranded. But it has a lot of little problems like leaks, noises here and there. As far as looks go, if you get it with the factory spoiler it is actually a decently sporty looking car, the interior is nice but the materials are not.
accountCircle Indre V
Good Gas mileage-reliable
Great gas mileage and pretty good wear and tear for a car with over 150,000 miles, only negative is it drives badly in snow and rain.
accountCircle Gina A
Scion tc review: very good on gas.
It is a pretty fast car so I do not recommend for new drivers but I love it. It is my first car and I love everything about it. It is small, it is great on gas and it didn't cost that much. It is never given is any problems when it comes to the transmission and stuff as long as you give do check ups on a regular.
accountCircle James L
Ultra reliable car that I love.
The car overall has performed very well with no problems. The problems that I am having now are ones that come with time and mileage, and they are minor and relatively affordable to repair. I drive this car daily and often use my car as my job, and with regular maintenance I hope not to have to invest in another car for at least a couple of years.
accountCircle Austin R
Few blind spots, which make it hard to see people beside you on the road.
The car is ok, not for me, more for a person who is getting a car for the first time, gets decent gas mileage, the seats are the most comfortable.

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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2dr HB Man
180 HP 26 MPG 5 Seats
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2dr HB Auto
180 HP 26 MPG 5 Seats
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2011 Scion tC Owner Reviews

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5 stars 46%
4 stars 37%
3 stars 13%
2 stars 3%
1 star 1%
accountCircle Gracie K on June 1, 2021
My car is a nice small car but still has a good amount of space!
Extremely comfortable, more spacious than it looks, I have two kids (20m & 6m) both in car seats that fit fine back there with lots of space left in the trunk! If you take care of this car well it will last a long time!! It is very durable and has saved us in a few accidents!
accountCircle David H on May 30, 2021
The color of the paint and the stereo.
It's a very reliable car can be rough on the streets in my area. Stereo is great interior is great. Color of the paint is beautiful its what sold me on the car. Besides that there's a rattle in the front end but if you know anything about New Orleans streets there hard on any car. But all in all I've had the car since it was new and have had no problems with it besides changing the battery.

Ranks #16 Small Cars by Owners

The 2011 Scion tC has an average owner rating of 4.25 out of 5 which ranks it #16 of 29 other Small Cars.

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4.58
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4.23

Ranks #9 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2011 Scion tC has a combined MPG of 35 which ranks it #9 of 29 other Small Cars.

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42 MPG
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Is The 2011 Scion tC A Good Car?

Yes. I absolutely love my car. It has a sleek sporty look and has decent amount of space. It also does really well on gas !
Marcia P.

How Reliable Is The 2011 Scion tC?

Yes. Only problem I really had was a leak in my air conditioning. Was a simple fix !! Other than that, I haven't had any problems.
Kim T.

Is The 2011 Scion tC A Good Value?

Just depends on the dealership and if there's anything wrong with it. My scion was around $13,000, which isn't bad. I make a payment on it every month which is just under $300. But, again it just... Read More
Kevin R.

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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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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety