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Reliability data is meaningful at the model level — not the brand level. Click any model below to see complaints, recalls, years to avoid, and common problems.
Why we don't show Scion-wide stats: Scion reliability varies hugely by model. Looking at the brand average is misleading — the Scion F-150 might be solid while the ScionFocus has known transmission issues. Pick the specific model you're interested in.
Scion Models (8)
Sorted by severity (worst first)1
Scion Xa
(2004–2006) high severity166 complaintsCrash rate: 22.3%Severity: 1655
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Scion Tc
(2005–2016) high severity873 complaintsCrash rate: 19.9%Severity: 1078
3
Scion Xb
(2003–2015) high severity1,284 complaintsCrash rate: 11.9%Severity: 1038
4
Scion Xd
(2006–2014) high severity167 complaintsCrash rate: 14.4%Severity: 411
5
Scion Iq
(2012–2015) high severity35 complaintsCrash rate: 34.3%Severity: 374
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Scion Ia
(2016–2016) high severity39 complaintsCrash rate: 20.5%Severity: 125
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Scion Fr-S
(2013–2016)235 complaintsCrash rate: 2.1%Severity: 123
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Scion Im
(2016–2016) high severity17 complaintsCrash rate: 11.8%Severity: 94
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Most Common Scion Problems
Components most reported across all Scion models in NHTSA complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Crash % |
|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 459 | 25.9% |
| ENGINE | 381 | 2.4% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 146 | 40.4% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 140 | 5.0% |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 131 | 0.8% |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 128 | 14.1% |
| VISIBILITY | 123 | 0.8% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 118 | 5.1% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 104 | 34.6% |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 84 | 0.0% |
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