Trim Report

Scion tC Release Series 8.02012

Includes:TC|Release Series 8.0
$5,900
Starting From
5
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 5 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $5,900
Max $10,993
From $5,900
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Release Series 8.0 Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$2,000
$2K–$13K
23 listings125,000 avg miles
10 Series
From$925
6 listings|$925–$15K
Release Series 7.0
From$5,399
4 listings|$5K–$13K
Release Series 8.0
From$5,900
5 listings|$6K–$11K
Spec
From$5,300
4 listings|$5K–$7K

2012 Scion tC Release Series 8.0 Pricing

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Where to Find Scion tC Release Series 8.0

Location data for all 2012 Scion tC trims combined

25States

California has the most inventory at 20%, with options spread across 25 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

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
·
$2,700/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~$2,700/yr-1/10 Poor
tC - Manual 6-spd
25mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
23 city30 hwy~$2,700/yr-1/10 Poor

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

Release Series 8.0 Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2012 Scion tC Release Series 8.0

How does the Release Series 8.0 compare to other Scion tC trims?

The Release Series 8.0 occupies a distinct position in the Scion tC range. See how it stacks up on the 2012 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2012 Scion tC Release Series 8.0?

Maintenance costs for the Release Series 8.0 align with the broader Scion tC ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The 2012 model year has 1 recall on record. The most-reported issue area is visibility. Check the 2012 Scion tC page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the Scion tC Release Series 8.0?

For the Release Series 8.0, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Scion tC buyer's guide.

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