2006 Scion TC Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other TC years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 161 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Scion TC. That is the most of any TC model year in the database (12 years). The most reported problem area is visibility (39 complaints, 24%), typically at around 34,100 miles. Complaints mention 33 crashes, 3 fires, 32 injuries. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 161owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 33complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Scion TC problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 39 | 24% | 34,100 | — | — |
| Structure | 28 | 17% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 24 | 15% | 51,400 | — | — |
| Engine | 17 | 11% | 95,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 12 | 7% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 10 | 6% | 134,281 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 6% | 79,300 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 8 | 5% | 62,588 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 3% | 81,910 | — | — |
| Tires | 5 | 3% | 44,540 | — | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 2% | 33,900 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 2% | 25,284 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 2% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 2% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 2% | 13,744 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 2% | 103,800 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 1% | 4,978 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | 2,220 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1% | 76,835 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 2 | 1% | 57,828 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 91,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 101 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 82,325 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | 12,560 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | 15 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Scion TC recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Gulf states toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold between september 1, 2005 and june 2, 2008 without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.
Risk: This does not meet the standard requirements.
Fix: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. Dealers will also correct the owner's manual. The safety recall began on may 27, 2010. Owners may contact gulf states toyota at 713-580-3300.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Southeast toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.
Risk: A driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall began on may 27, 2010. Owners may contact southeast toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Air bags:side/window
Problem: On certain vehicles, the side impact seat-bolster and curtain side airbags may inadvertently deploy. This condition can occur if the door for that side of the vehicle is closed with a high rate of force while the vehicle's ignition is in the "on" position or within 90 seconds of turning the ignition key from the "on" position to the "off" position.
Risk: If the side impact seat-bolster and curtain side airbags inadvertently deploy, they could cause personal injury if an occupant is seated on the same side of the vehicle as the door that is closed with a high rate of force. Until the repair has been performed, it is recommended that a minimal force/speed be used to close the driver and passenger doors or closing the doors after 90 seconds have elapsed from turning the ignition key from the "on" to the "off" position.
Fix: Dealers will replace the two side impact airbag sensors and install a urethane pad in the front doors, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on november 6, 2006. Owners may contact toyota at 1-866-548-1851.
Air bags
Problem: On certain vehicles, due to improper assembly of the air bag inflator, which is used in the side air bag, the curtain shield air bag, and the knee air bag assembly, some inflators were produced with an insufficient amount of the heating agents necessary for proper air bag deployment. In this condition, the expansion force of the gas may be insufficient to properly inflate the air bag when the srs system is activated during a crash.
Risk: This may increase the risk of injury to the occupant in the involved seating position in the event of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the specific srs air bag. The recall began on april 6, 2006. Owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371, scion at 1-866-548-1851, or lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a glass wind deflector, the deflector, if impacted by a projectile, such as road debris, while driving with the wind deflector in the upward-tilted position at highways speeds, may shatter and separate from the frame.
Risk: Pieces of the wind deflector glass may separate from the frame and fall upon the vehicle occupants causing driver distraction and/or injury.
Fix: Dealers will install a protective laminate to the wind deflector to prevent pieces of glass from separating from the wind deflector frame. The recall began october 27, 2005. Owners may contact toyota at 1-866-707-2466.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Glass moonroof shatters (PE06024) — opened Jul 7, 2006, closed Dec 6, 2006.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2006 Scion TC. The contact stated that after performing a vehicle inspection of the engine compartment, he became aware that the coolant reservoir was abnormally low; eventually finding a leak near the rear of the engine. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken…
While driving heard a noise like something fell and was dragging in the back. Pulled off and noticed the plastic piece for my trunk had just fallen off. I hadn't been using the trunk.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 scion tc. While driving approximately 65 mph, the sun roof exploded and the glass shattered without impact or warning. There were no injuries. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage…
While driving on a highway, the moon-roof/sun-roof shattered spontaneously. The damage does not appear to be caused by any object striking the glass. I have dashcam footage of the incident, in which two distinct pops can be heard when the glass shatters. Additionally, the extension mechanism (two…
Excessive oil consumption between oil changes, i need to check the level every month and add oil if needed. When i turn on the vehicle, the radio turns on alone or turns itself off, without pressing the button. These 2 complaints have been going on for more than two years.
Other Scion TC years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 TC | 6 | 2 |
| 2015 TC | 22 | 2 |
| 2014 TC | 20 | 0 |
| 2013 TC | 9 | 0 |
| 2012 TC | 8 | 1 |
| 2011 TC | 29 | 0 |
| 2010 TC | 20 | 2 |
| 2009 TC | 60 | 3 |
| 2008 TC | 86 | 3 |
| 2007 TC | 117 | 2 |
| 2006 | 161 | 5 |
| 2005 TC | 155 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Scion TC?
Owners most often report visibility, structure, air bags problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 39 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Scion TC?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Scion TC a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other TC model years, the 2006 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.