2006 Scion TC problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
161 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
62,750 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 model year. Data snapshot: . 131 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Visibility:Sun/Moon Roof Assembly is the most frequently named component, appearing in 25 of 161 complaints (15.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 16 | 9.9% |
| Steering behavior | 14 | 8.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 6 | 3.7% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 0.6% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 0.6% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 0.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Visibility:Sun/Moon Roof Assembly | 25 |
| Air Bags | 20 |
| Engine | 17 |
| Structure:Body | 14 |
| Visibility | 14 |
| Steering | 12 |
| Unknown Or Other | 10 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 |
Visibility:Sun/Moon Roof Assembly: 25; Air Bags: 20; Engine: 17; Structure:Body: 14; Visibility: 14; Steering: 12; Unknown Or Other: 10; Vehicle Speed Control: 8
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 33 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 19 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 25 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 19 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 25 |
| 150,000 and above | 10 |
Under 25,000: 33; 25,000 to 49,999: 19; 50,000 to 74,999: 25; 75,000 to 99,999: 19; 100,000 to 149,999: 25; 150,000 and above: 10
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (33). 30 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
2005: 5; 2006: 17; 2007: 12; 2008: 7; 2009: 15; 2010: 22; 2011: 19; 2012: 9; 2013: 10; 2014: 9; 2015: 12; 2016: 11; 2017: 4; 2018: 1; 2019: 6; 2020: 1; 2025: 1
Pattern summary
Visibility:Sun/Moon Roof Assembly leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 16 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 14 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 6 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10143458 · 2005-11-22 (November 22, 2005)
DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER IF THE CONTACT IS NOT CAREFUL IN THE PLACEMENT OF HIS FEET HE WILL BRAKE AND ACCELERATE AT THE SAME TIME. THE DEALER SAID IT WAS THE DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE, AND THERE WERE NO OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. *AK UPDATED 12/12/05. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 2,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10143458 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10153214 · 2006-03-20 (March 20, 2006)
THERE WAS A BRAKE FAILURE ON THE CAR. THE MAKER OF THE CAR IS SCION (TOYOTA) THE YEAR IS 2006. THIS CAUSED ME TO GET INTO A CAR ACCIDENT ITS A NEW CAR WITH AROUND 3000 MILES ON IT. I HAD IT FOR LESS THAN THREE MONTHS. I DIDN'T NOT DO ANY MODIFICATION ON THE CAR EVERY THING I NEED IT WAS DONE INCLUDING OIL CHANGE, I WENT TO THE DEALERS. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10153214 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10226575 · 2008-05-04 (May 4, 2008)
AFTER A MONTH OF OWNING MY 06 SCION TC THE WHEELS STARTED TO SCREECH WHEN REVERSING AND A TIRE STARTED TO LOOSE PRESSURE. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL TOYOTA SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 4,500 MILE AND TOLD ME THE CAR WAS RUNNING NORMAL AND ALL I HAD TO DO WAS RESET THE TIRE PRESSURE CAUSE THE LIGHT WILL COME ON ANYTIME DRIVING OVER A BUMP DUE TO THE LOW PROFILE TIRE..WELL, NOW AT 29,000 MILES THE WHOLE BACK END OF THE CAR VIBRATES WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL , THERE'S A TICKING NOISE FROM UPPER/LOWER WINDSHIELD AREA, MY GLOVE BOX RATTLES AND THE A…
Owner-reported narrative. 29,080 miles reported. Look up ODI 10226575 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10228538 · 2008-05-21 (May 21, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SCION TC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, A VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. HER VEHICLE THEN SPUN AROUND AND CRASHED DIRECTLY INTO THE FRONT OF THE OTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. IN ADDITION, THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO PROPERLY SECURE THE CONTACT AND CAUSED HER TO STRIKE THE STEERING COLUMN. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT HAS PICTURES OF THE VEHICLE AFTER THE CRASH. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAG…
Owner-reported narrative. 2,220 miles reported. Look up ODI 10228538 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10184686 · 2007-03-09 (March 9, 2007)
TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A TOYOTA 2006 SCION TC. THE CONTACT COMPLAINED ABOUT THE AIRBAGS AND THE WIRE HARNESS SYSTEM ON THE VEHICLE. ON APRIL 29, 2006 THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON A SUNNY DAY. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A STOP SIGN AT AN INTERSECTION THAT WAS A TWO WAY STOP. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE MID TO REAR DOORS BY AN INCOMING VEHICLE. THIS CAUSED THE FRONT BUMPER TO COLLIDE WITH THE SECOND VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WANTED TO FILE A COMPLAINT AGAINST TOY…
Owner-reported narrative. 500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10184686 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10331440 · 2010-05-20 (May 20, 2010)
ON MY WAY HOME FROM DRIVING MY PARENTS TO THE AIRPORT ON MAY 18TH, 2010 AT APPROXIMATELY 4:00PM MY CHECK ENGINE AND LOW TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON. I RETURNED HOME AND WAS THERE FOR A FEW HOURS. AROUND 7:00PM I WENT OUT TO DINNER WITH A FRIEND. I RETURNED BACK HOME SHORTLY AFTER 10:00PM. AT APPROXIMATELY 1:10AM ON MAY 19TH, 2010 I HEARD THE SOUND OF WHAT I THOUGHT WAS FIRE CRACKERS FROM THE FRONT OF MY HOME. I WENT OUTSIDE TO INVESTIGATE THE NOISE AND TO MY COMPLETE SHOCK MY ENTIRE VEHICLE WAS IN FLAMES. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED 911. THE FIRE DEPA…
Owner-reported narrative. 62,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10331440 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10178974 · 2007-01-17 (January 17, 2007)
TL* - THE CONTACT HAD A 2006 SCION TC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE HAD BEEN DEEMED A "LEMON" BY SCION CORPORATE. THE VEHICLE WAS DEEMED A LEMON BECAUSE OF RATTLING SOUNDS COMING FROM THE HATCHBACK FOR WHICH 3 UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPTS WERE MADE TO REPAIR. OTHER FAILURES INCLUDED: THE TRANSMISSION WOULDN'T ENGAGE WHEN YOU PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE GEAR, THE REAR BUMPER WAS CRACKED, AND THE TIRES SCREECHED. THE CONTACT WAS IN AN ACCIDENT ON 11/25/2006 AT 3:30 AM, ON 110 EXPRESSWAY IN LOS ANGELES. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 60 MPH. NEITHER THE…
Owner-reported narrative. 9,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10178974 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10328201 · 2010-04-30 (April 30, 2010)
MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING HER 2006 SCION TC ( MADE BY TOYOTA ) AND THE THROTTLE BODY STARTED LOCKING, MAKING THE CAR CUT OUT ( THIS STARTED AROUND APRIL 1ST )AND THIS CONTINUED FOR A FEW DAYS UNTIL AROUND APRIL 5TH AND THEN THE THROTTLE BODY WOULD LOCK COMPLETELY AND SHUT THE CAR OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE REAL DISTURBING PART IS THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK, AND THIS HAPPENED NOT ONCE NOT TWICE BUT THREE SEPARATE TIMES. I CALLED THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP IN DENISON TEXAS AND MCKINNEY TEXAS AND THEY SAID THAT THIS COULDN'T HAPPEN …
Owner-reported narrative. 82,325 miles reported. Look up ODI 10328201 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10437361 · 2011-11-27 (November 27, 2011)
I PURCHASED MY TC IN SEPTEMBER OF 2010... I NOTICE AFTERWARDS THAT IT RATTLES IN THE BACK,LOUD WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD... AND IT IS SO ANNOYING. I'VE TRIED EVERYTHING TO GET IT TO STOP. ALSO, SITTING STILL WITH THE CAR NOT IN NEUTRAL IT MAKES THIS LOUD RATTLE ON THE LEFT SIDE CLOSE TO THE GAS TANK.. WHAT THE HECK??? *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 50,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10437361 at NHTSA ↗