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

Sunroof/Moonroof

Avg mileage:34,482 mi
#220 complaints

Airbags

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

Engine Problems

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

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Scion Tc.

Sunroof/Moonroof
25
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
34,482
Airbags
20
complaints
Crashes
15
Fires
Avg Miles
66,081
Engine Problems
17
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
97,278
Body Structure
14
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
73,601
Visibility
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
63,433
Steering Defects
12
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
Avg Miles
98,833
Unintended Acceleration
8
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
54,521
Electrical Faults
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Avg Miles
92,374
Structural Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
56,754
Tire Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
58,877
Air Bags:Frontal
4
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Other Equipment
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Electric
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Frame And Members
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2006 Scion Tc

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~424,835 vehicles.

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.

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.

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2006 Scion Tc — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2006 Scion Tc reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2006 Scion Tc has 196 NHTSA complaints, 48 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Sunroof/Moonroof with 25 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2006 Scion Tc?
Top reported problems: Sunroof/Moonroof (25 complaints, avg 34,482 mi); Airbags (20 complaints, avg 66,081 mi); Engine Problems (17 complaints, avg 97,278 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2006 Scion Tc?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 67,653 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2006 Scion Tc?
NHTSA complaints for the 2006 Scion Tc include 48 crash-related reports, 4 fire reports, 42 injuries, and 6 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2006 Scion Tc have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 424,835 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2006 Scion Tc?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (sunroof/moonroof) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Scion Tc reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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