Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
23 City / 31 HWY
Horsepower
179
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Sasha G
I really like that hatchback.
It is a great fuel efficient vehicle. It handles well. It is not a good vehicle for an infant, as I have found it is sometimes difficult to get in and out of a coupe with a car seat. There is quite a bit of space in the back, but is not sufficient for going on vacation and packing large loads.
accountCircle Giselle R
Rare scion tc limited edition coat of paint.
The 10-series is the type of vehicle we currently have. It is a 2 door with a rare paint of coat that only a select few cars have. It is limited edition and I believe there wasn't many produced. It rides smoothly and has actually yet to break down. The seats are incredibly comfy and it is very spacious.
accountCircle Leah P
My vehicle is a silver color with a hint of blue in the right lighting.
My vehicle is reliable, and seats comfortably. I feel safe when I drive it anywhere I go. I think it has plenty of room in the backseat for a coupe car. It drives well and provides and smooth ride on the road. With most coupe cars you feel enclosed but with the Scion tc 10 series coupe you do not notice you are in a smaller car. It feels like you are riding in a sedan.
accountCircle Corey C
2014 scion tc is a fun car to drive.
This vehicle is amazing. It looks stunning and is fun to drive. The only issue so far is the locking mechanism on the passenger door has gone out which is a typical problem for scions/Toyotas but does not affect the car's ability to drive, just the ease of operation.
accountCircle Jordan W
The 2014 Scion tic is a practical and sporty, fun to own vehicle.
I have never had a problem with my 2014 Scion tic. It runs great all year, it is not even bad in the snow. The inside is roomy and comfortable for road trip. If you are looking for a sporty and fast car, this is the one for you. I have never owned anything as fun as this car!
accountCircle Jeffery L
Amazingly comfortable and reliable vehicle.
It's very reliable. The comfort of the back seat is very nice for a coupe. It delivers great performance if your looking for a vehicle to mod out with parts. Perfect and fast daily and I love the hatchback of the car. Nothing's better than having the sporty look of an FRS and have the reliability of a Camry with the Camry engine.
accountCircle Felipe V
My vehicle is a comfortable and reliable little car.
My scion tc is a great daily car. The scion comes with a hatchback and it is a very comfortable to drive in. The car is very reliable and does not have many problems in my opinion. The only problems that I'd say the car has is that it is gotten too small for me, but other than that there are no problems.
accountCircle Jose P
The aftermarket stereo system is really nice and I really like the alloy wheels.
Nothing really. The engine gets quite noisy but it is nothing to bad. The aftermarket sound system that comes standard was a really nice selling point for me. If they still made this car I'd highly recommend it. So that is all I have to say about it really and that is that is what it is.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Rick g
Scions are poorly made vehicles.
It is not fuel efficient as advertised. It has been in the shop more times than I can count. It is made of plastic.
accountCircle Heather L
The scion tc is an awesome car love the interior design.
I have a 2014 scion tc I bought it used so far I haven't had any issues with the cars performance I do however dislike the 2 door and roomy-ness I like the cars radio and how the car drives the oil changes are kind of expensive and now that I live in a different place it does not do good up and down the gravel road I have to travel now over all it is s great car for someone who does not have a family to drive around.
accountCircle Tyler J
No issues, just need a bigger car.
I am just ready for a bigger car. The car itself has no issues. I love the stereo and how it drives, just need more size. Fuel economy is pretty solid and I haven’t had to get any repairs done besides the usual oil change. Windows are very see through but a quick tint will solve that. Overall it is a solid car.
accountCircle travis g
It looks great and sporty
I love how affordable it was and how sporty it looked. I like to customize my cars so this one is easy to do. I don't like how much gas it takes up and how it doesn't have as many features as other 2014 cars
accountCircle Anna R
Sporty but not luxurious.
This is a basic car with a few bells and whistles. It is supposed to look sporty, so it has a spoiler, sunroof, and bright red. The most up to date feature the car has is touch screen with no navigation (scion wanted to charge $1000 for navigation). The car has no heated seats or mirrors. The average gas mileage is 28. The back seats fold all the way down and can recline.
accountCircle Ana R
Keep up with the car maintenance.
I like the sporty design however it is missing luxuries like navigation, heated seats that I would like to have.
accountCircle Stephanie D
Scion tc is a great reliable and good singles car.
It is isn't a bad car but can become a gas hog very quick depends on how you drive it but nice interior and good engine. The transmission runs super smooth and it can be super quiet when driving. Kinda not a family car more of a sports car or singles car. Overall it is a great car and gets the job done.

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
179 HP 26 MPG 5 Seats
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Monogram
179 HP 26 MPG 5 Seats
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10 Series
179 HP 26 MPG 5 Seats
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2014 Scion tC Owner Reviews

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5 stars 68%
4 stars 23%
3 stars 8%
2 stars 0%
1 star 1%
accountCircle Amanda H on May 25, 2021
Scion tc: great vehicle for a young buyer.
I love everything about the scion tc. For a younger buyer, it was a sporty choice. The car drives nicely and the car has basic elements to it that fit all my needs. The trunk space is large for a smaller car, so the hatchback is great for storing and transporting items. It is easy for passengers to sit in the back seats even though it is a 2-door car.
accountCircle Hayley L on April 14, 2021
Scion tc great car, great sound system.
The scion tc is a 2 door coupe with a great standard sound system. It drives smooth. I will say that not having an engine heat gauge is annoying it only tells you if it's cold. It has cloth seats which are great for the AZ heat because leather just sticks.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Romattee G.

We enjoy the Sunroof especially in the summer and evenings. The heating system is ample for our needs through cold air comes under front passenger seat. The vehicle requires little maintenance. Gas to mileage is good.

likeFilled Justin G.

Small car, easy to drive in tight spaces. The back seat is surprisingly spacious for being a two door car. If you love hatchbacks, it will be a good trunk for you to store things inside. Four people can drive inside of this car comfortably and enjoy the experience the car has to offer.

likeFilled Richard L.

The pros if the vehicle are it is made by Toyota, it is cheap and made for the younger buyers. The cons are that the interior is cheaply made and the seats are not good quality after a couple years they wear down.

likeFilled Romattee G.

Pros: car rides well in heavy traffic, moves smoothly. Air conditioning is very good. Mileage and gas very good especially during long trips state wide. No major issues with repairs. Trunk holds a lot of groceries.

likeFilled Ashlyn H.

It is reliable. The gas is affordable. It is small and easy to drive. It is cute. It is stylish. It drives smoothly. It has a spacious backseat and nice sized trunk. It is easy to drive. The sound system is nice.

likeFilled Nancy W.

Good on gas and attracting. Hard to use mirrors, lots of blind spots. Have not had many repairs beside basic maintenance. Synthetic oil changes every 5000 miles run about 100 dollars. Besides that, not many issues or repairs.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Romattee G.

The seats are uncomfortable. The radio/audio can be tricky to operate and configure. There are features I don't like that makes it very irritating to use sometimes when using Bluetooth. There is cold air under passenger front seat that is hard to control in the winter.

dislikeFilled Justin G.

Since it is a small car, it is probably not the most save option on the market. If you were to collide with an 18-wheeler, you are not going to have a good time. Also there are many blind spots as if it were a small truck with big posts at the back of the car making it hard to see the blind spots while changing lanes.

dislikeFilled Richard L.

Cheap interior, seats get worn out after a couple years or wear. The side panels in the door start to sink the clips break easily. The seats stain very easily. The plastic material that is inside needs to be updated.

dislikeFilled Romattee G.

Selecting music true Bluetooth from phones can be challenging. Car turns off something while driving or waiting for a light to change. Seats are uncomfortable forcing your knee into uncomfortable position forward, in 5ft 2 inches. On a bumpy road the car can be very uncomfortable and painful.

dislikeFilled Ashlyn H.

It is a bit small. It does not have the GPS installed into the radio system automatically. It does not go too fast even though it has good horsepower. The paint chips easily. The antenna is broken unfortunately.

dislikeFilled Nancy W.

Blind spots are terrible. It's also super low to the ground and gets scuffed up all the time. Hate only having 2 doors. Want four. Sunroof is nice, but too windy if open and windows are down. Could get more miles to the gallon. Have to fill up twice a week.

Ranks #8 Small Cars by Owners

The 2014 Scion tC has an average owner rating of 4.56 out of 5 which ranks it #8 of 39 other Small Cars.

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4.75
2
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4.71
8
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4.56

Ranks #14 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2014 Scion tC has a combined MPG of 37 which ranks it #14 of 39 other Small Cars.

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122 MPG
2
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48 MPG
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31 MPG

Is The 2014 Scion tC A Good Car?

It is an excellent vehicle. I love it because it has great gas mileage. It runs very fast and it has a great stereo. All in all it is a great car.
Linda J.
Yes. Its an excellent vehicle for ones interested in the sport car look without having to pay sport car money.
Jeff D.
Yes. Good on gas, few mechanical problems and looks good too. I get many compliments on it and I am comfortable driving ot
Danielle B.

How Reliable Is The 2014 Scion tC?

It is 100% reliable and I have never had any problems with it. I myself have had nothing but good things and great experiences it is never let me down since I have owned it.
Linda J.
I have an issue with what I think is a fan. I hear noises when driving every once in awhile. I have even taken the car to dealer and they could not replicate.
Samantha O.
Yes With regular maintenance I haven't had any major issues. Brake pads and tires have needed to be replaced as well as regular oil changes
Bianca B.

Is The 2014 Scion tC A Good Value?

I bought it used it cost me 11000 it is a great price for a great car. I am very satisfied with the cost and with my vehicle.
Linda J.
Mine was $29,000+ because it is the 10th year anniversary collector's edition car. I believe the price would have been cheaper if it was not a special edition, however I think it is worth the price.
amanda H.
It was about 30000 in 2014. I feel that this was a good value as I haven't had to invest in repairs. It also gets fairly good gas mileage
REBECCA L.

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Safety & Reliability

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety