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2006 Scion TCProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 161 owner complaints about the 2006 Scion TC, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 22, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Llamabr ( talk ) ( Uploads ), CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Scion TC has problems
161 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
39Visibility3 crash/fire/injury
28Structure5 crash/fire/injury
24Air bags19 crash/fire/injury
17Engine2 crash/fire/injury
12Steering6 crash/fire/injury
9Vehicle speed control
8Electrical system
5Engine and engine cooling
5Tires
3616 other systems11 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 39 | 3 |
| Structure | 28 | 5 |
| Air bags | 24 | 19 |
| Engine | 17 | 2 |
| Steering | 12 | 6 |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 5 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 0 |
| Tires | 5 | 1 |
| 16 other systems | 36 | 11 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2006 Scion TC recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
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Risk. A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Air bags: side/window
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…
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Air bags
Risk. THIS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT IN THE INVOLVED SEATING POSITION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
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Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk. PIECES OF THE WIND DEFLECTOR GLASS MAY SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME AND FALL UPON THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS CAUSING DRIVER DISTRACTION AND/OR INJURY.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Scion.
Mileage at failure
When do visibility problems start?
34kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 34 visibility complaints. 88% were reported before 100,000 miles.
16under 30k miles30under 100k miles4100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2006 vs. every other TC year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the TC median. How we score
'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2006 Scion TC, and the recalls they led to.
- GLASS MOONROOF SHATTERSNo recall
In owners' words
What TC owners report
Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND HEARD A LOUD CRACK. MY AC WAS ON AND IT WAS ABOUT 92 DEGREES OUTSIDE. MY FRONT SUNROOF WIND DEFLECTOR COMPLETELY SHATTERED....UPDATED 08/27/15 *BF
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SCION TC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE SUN ROOF SUDDENLY EXPLODED CAUSING GLASS TO FALL ONTO THE HEAD OF THE DRIVER. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND…
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