2012 Scion tC Review

2012 Scion tC is a Hatchback 3-dr style car measuring 174.00 in length and 55.70 in height. Made in Japan, 2012 Scion tC has 2 trims priced by the manufacturer at 18,575 with just total of 2 recalls in the past 2012 Scion tC. It’s seating 5 people with 3 doors and a rank size of 14.50 gallon. The engine is 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V and uses 23 of gasoline in the city and 23 on highways.

Make: Scion
Model: tC
Trims Available: 2
Location: JAPAN
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 3-DR
Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6M
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $18,575 USD
MPG: 23 City / 31 HWY
Tires: 225/45R18
Tank Size: 15 gallon

Scion tC 2012 Trims

2012 Scion tC Sports Coupe 6-Spd MT

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 3-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 23 City / 31 HWY

2012 Scion tC Sports Coupe 6-Spd AT

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 3-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 23 City / 31 HWY

Vin Numbers

  • JTKJF5C73C3027228
  • JTKJF5C78C3031646
  • JTKJF5C72C3023848
  • JTKJF5C72C3025857
  • JTKJF5C73C3034020
  • JTKJF5C72C3033196
  • JTKJF5C72C3038219
  • JTKJF5C7XC3033799
  • JTKJF5C73C3029559
  • JTKJF5C73C3028749
  • JTKJF5C79C3035673
  • JTKJF5C70C3024965
  • JTKJF5C70C3033262
  • JTKJF5C71C3024361
  • JTKJF5C71C3024621
  • JTKJF5C71C3025445
  • JTKJF5C71C3029382
  • JTKJF5C71C3033819
  • JTKJF5C71C3035215
  • JTKJF5C71C3035814
  • JTKJF5C71C3036056
  • JTKJF5C71C3043461
  • JTKJF5C72C3023025
  • JTKJF5C72C3024028
  • JTKJF5C72C3024935
  • JTKJF5C72C3027348
  • JTKJF5C72C3027835
  • JTKJF5C72C3033036
  • JTKJF5C72C3033571
  • JTKJF5C72C3039516
  • JTKJF5C72C3040682
  • JTKJF5C72C3040939
  • JTKJF5C72C3041167
  • JTKJF5C73C3025933
  • JTKJF5C73C3025950
  • JTKJF5C73C3033773
  • JTKJF5C73C3034115
  • JTKJF5C73C3037855
  • JTKJF5C73C3037984
  • JTKJF5C73C3039542
  • JTKJF5C73C3041601
  • JTKJF5C73C3042408
  • JTKJF5C74C3030560
  • JTKJF5C74C3031224
  • JTKJF5C74C3033491
  • JTKJF5C74C3037430
  • JTKJF5C74C3039341
  • JTKJF5C74C3042028
  • JTKJF5C75C3031250
  • JTKJF5C75C3031829
  • JTKJF5C75C3032009
  • JTKJF5C75C3032169
  • JTKJF5C75C3039848
  • JTKJF5C75C3039929
  • JTKJF5C75C3043771
  • JTKJF5C76C3026378
  • JTKJF5C76C3033508
  • JTKJF5C76C3035646
  • JTKJF5C76C3039115
  • JTKJF5C76C3041446
  • JTKJF5C76C3041897
  • JTKJF5C76C3044136
  • JTKJF5C76C3044489
  • JTKJF5C77C3023960
  • JTKJF5C77C3027684
  • JTKJF5C77C3037650
  • JTKJF5C77C3037826
  • JTKJF5C77C3039625
  • JTKJF5C77C3040371
  • JTKJF5C78C3034370
  • JTKJF5C78C3040427
  • JTKJF5C78C3040525
  • JTKJF5C78C3043294
  • JTKJF5C78C3043540
  • JTKJF5C79C3024558
  • JTKJF5C79C3028383
  • JTKJF5C79C3032398
  • JTKJF5C79C3033115
  • JTKJF5C79C3041473
  • JTKJF5C7XC3030241
  • JTKJF5C7XC3036394
  • JTKJF5C7XC3042275
  • JTKJF5C76C3039809
  • JTKJF5C72C3023722
  • JTKJF5C71C3026725
  • JTKJF5C70C3040681
  • JTKJF5C71C3032802

Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
Not Rated
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

overall
front
rollover
side
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 13V123000 started on /Date(1365480000000-0400)/.

Summary: Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010-2013 Toyota Venza, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, 2010-2013 Toyota Tacoma, 2011-2012 Toyota Sienna, 2012 Toyota Prius, 2013 Scion FR-S, 2011 Scion XD, 2011 Scion XB, and 2012 Scion TC vehicles. These vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Consequence: An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.

Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still being developed. The recall began on May 28, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.

Recall 18E091000 started on /Date(1537416000000-0400)/.

Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain Toyota Racing Development (TRD) brake kits, part numbers PTR09-21111 and PTR09-52080, sold by Toyota as an optional accessory for model year 2008-2015 Scion xB, and 2011-2016 Scion tC vehicles. Over time, the brake hoses in these kits may fatigue and fail.

Consequence: Failure of a brake hose will reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Toyota will notify all known owners of the Scion xB and Scion tC vehicles upon which an involved optional TRD Brake Kit could have been installed. If the vehicle is equipped with one of the TRD brake kits, it will be replaced with a standard equipment brake kit, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0U.

FAQ

The 2012 Scion tC is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 2012 Scion tC so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 2012 Scion tC is lower than $9,288.

There are 2 recalls recorded in our database for 2012 Scion tC that’s on average below the average number of recalls per car in our database.

2012 Scion tC can go 333.5 miles in the city and 449.5 on the highways.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 2012 Scion tC is its excellent fuel economy. 2012 Scion tC has a 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V engine and It gets 23/31 mpg city/highway.

Scion All models of 2012

Scion iQ

$18,575 - $19,575
23 City / 31 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
2.4L L4 DOHC 16V

Scion tC

$18,575 - $19,575
23 City / 31 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
2.4L L4 DOHC 16V

Scion xB

$18,575 - $19,575
23 City / 31 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
2.4L L4 DOHC 16V

Scion xD

$18,575 - $19,575
23 City / 31 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
2.4L L4 DOHC 16V

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