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Used Scion tC: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Scion tC from 2011 to 2016: what each year typically sells for (about $6,000 to $9,500), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2011–2016.
2011–2016 Scion tC
An affordable sport coupe with a peppy engine, a manual option and strong reliability.
Years to target: 2011–2016. It has a strong reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $6,000* | Target | Not rated | ~145,000 |
| 2012 | $6,500 | Target | Not rated | ~135,000 |
| 2013 | $7,000 | Target | Not rated | ~125,000 |
| 2014 | $8,000 | Target | Not rated | ~120,000 |
| 2015 | $8,500 | Target | Not rated | ~110,000 |
| 2016 | $9,500 | Target | Not rated | ~100,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- Handling is more practical than thrilling, and the brand has been discontinued.
The trim we'd park in our garage
The tC came in one well-equipped trim, so focus on condition. 2014 and later models add a touchscreen audio system and refreshed styling.
On the test drive
Listen for rattles from the sunroof and check that the clutch engages smoothly. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: not offered in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: not offered in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.