2006 Scion Tc Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2006 Scion Tc.

20052007
Complaints
196
Crashes
48
Fires
4
Injuries
42
Fatalities
6
Recalls
2

Worst 2006 Scion Tc Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#125 complaints

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Avg mileage:34,482 mi
#220 complaints

AIR BAGS

Avg mileage:66,081 mi
Crash-related:15
#317 complaints

ENGINE

Avg mileage:97,278 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Scion Tc.

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
25
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
34,482
AIR BAGS
20
complaints
Crashes
15
Fires
Avg Miles
66,081
ENGINE
17
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
97,278
STRUCTURE:BODY
14
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
73,601
VISIBILITY
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
63,433
STEERING
12
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
Avg Miles
98,833
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
115,681
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
8
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
54,521
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Avg Miles
92,374
STRUCTURE
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
56,754
TIRES
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
58,877
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
4
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
55,159
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
184,455
EQUIPMENT
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
32,833
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
60,917
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
40,189
SUSPENSION
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
51,280
VISIBILITY/WIPER
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
120,400
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
33,900
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
150,000
SEAT BELTS
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
2,220
SERVICE BRAKES
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
76,834
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
57,828
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
24,587
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
10,500
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
1,650
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
41,750
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
500
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
91,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
70,000

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Recalls for 2006 Scion Tc

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~424,835 vehicles.

10V036000EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
~153,418 affected

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.

10V035000EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
~271,417 affected

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.

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