Trim Report

Scion tC Release Series 7.02012

Includes:TC|Release Series 7.0
$3,999
Starting From
3
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 3 active dealer listings as of

Min $3,999
Max $7,000
From $3,999
Fresh

Release Series 7.0 Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$2,999
$3K–$11K
23 listings127,174 avg miles
10 Series
From$8,495
5 listings|$8K–$13K
Monogram Series
From$3,995
5 listings|$4K–$13K
Release Series 7.0
From$3,999
3 listings|$4K–$7K
Spec
From$1,750
10 listings|$2K–$7K

2012 Scion tC Release Series 7.0 Pricing

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Where to Find Scion tC Release Series 7.0

Location data for all 2012 Scion tC trims combined

31States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in California (13%), but the remaining listings are spread across 30 other states nationwide.

Scion tC Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2012 Scion tC trims

Low Concern

Federal safety data shows 1 recalls and 8 complaints for the 2012 Scion tC, a low safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

1
Recalls
8
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
Recall Findings
18E0910002018-20-09
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

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.

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

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 8 issues reported over 1 model years, visibility problems are the most common for the 2012 Scion tC. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Visibility2
02Visibility,unknown Or Other1
03Unknown Or Other,service Brakes1
04Visibility/wiper1
05Structure,unknown Or Other,visibility/wiper1
8 total across 1 model years (2012–2012)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Scion tC Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2012 Scion tC trims

25mpg combined
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22-23city
·
30hwy
·
$1,750/yr

The 2012 Scion tC is rated at 25 MPG combined across all 2 configurations. No surprises here regardless of which trim you pick.

By Trim
tC - Automatic (S6)
25mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
22 city30 hwy~$1,750/yr-1/10 Poor
tC - Manual 6-spd
25mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
23 city30 hwy~$1,750/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

2012 Scion tC Release Series 7.0 FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the Release Series 7.0 compare to other Scion tC trims?

with 3 listings tracked, the Release Series 7.0 sits in a specific spot in the 2012 Scion tC lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2012 Scion tC page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2012 Scion tC Release Series 7.0?

Budget for standard Release Series 7.0 maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2012 has 1 recall on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Scion tC Release Series 7.0?

The best model year for the Scion tC Release Series 7.0 comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Scion tC overview.

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