MYRModel Year Report

2006 Scion tC

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2006 Scion tC
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:36:40.377Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
161
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 2006

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Visibility

24% of complaints

Complaints per year

2005: 155 complaints 2006: 161 complaints 2006 161 2007: 117 complaints 2008: 86 complaints 2009: 60 complaints 2009 2010: 20 complaints 2011: 29 complaints 2011 2012: 8 complaints 2013: 9 complaints 2013 2014: 20 complaints 2015: 22 complaints 2015 2016: 6 complaints
2005: 155 complaints 2005 2006: 161 complaints 2006 161 2007: 117 complaints 2007 2008: 86 complaints 2008 2009: 60 complaints 2009 2010: 20 complaints 2010 2011: 29 complaints 2011 2012: 8 complaints 2012 2013: 9 complaints 2013 2014: 20 complaints 2014 2015: 22 complaints 2015 2016: 6 complaints 2016
2005: 155 complaints 2005 2006: 161 complaints 2006 161 2007: 117 complaints 2007 2008: 86 complaints 2008 2009: 60 complaints 2009 2010: 20 complaints 2010 2011: 29 complaints 2011 2012: 8 complaints 2012 2013: 9 complaints 2013 2014: 20 complaints 2014 2015: 22 complaints 2015 2016: 6 complaints 2016

2006: 161 complaints

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YearComplaints
2005155
2006161
2007117
200886
200960
201020
201129
20128
20139
201420
201522
20166

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Visibility

24% · 39 reports

Most commonly citing sun/moon roof assembly.

INJURY

Structure

19% · 30 reports

Most commonly citing body and frame and members.

CRASHINJURY
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1) I was sitting in a restaurant parking lot with only my ac running when and all of a sudden my sunroof just shatters.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-09-14

Air bags

15% · 24 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
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I was in a car accident I was the passenger .we were on car accident we rolled several times in the airbags never come off. I'm a quadriplegic I broked C6. I flew out off the sun roof.the car was on motion on a stree.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-03-25

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-03-20

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 10MPH, the vehicle was involved in a crash and the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was equipped with frontal and side curtain air bags.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-02-23

Engine

11% · 17 reports
FIREINJURY
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Engine block bolts are attached to an aluminum body of the engine causing bolts to become loose with time and can not rethread. Causing coolant to leak from bolt…

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-01-02

I change my oil every 3000 or less miles with full synthetic amsoil 5W-20. I have to put in 1/2 a quart of oil for every gas fill up. I'm a highway driver that sets cruise control at 75. I don't dive crazy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-09

Steering

7% · 12 reports
CRASHINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Toyota Scion tC. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the power steering failed without warning. The contact was unable to steer the vehicle and crashed into a guard rail.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-11-19

Traveling home from work when I felt something pop under the front of the car.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-06-20

Also filed under Suspension

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2006-04-06Air bags06V096000 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…

    Remedy: 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.

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    2006-07-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 2006-12-06 Glass moonroof shatters
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    2006-10-27Visibility05V483000 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…

    Remedy: 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…

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    2006-11-06Air bags06V408000 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…

    Remedy: 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…

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    2010-05-27Equipment10V036000 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."

    Remedy: 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…

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    2010-05-27Equipment10V035000 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…

    Remedy: 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…

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Buy-smart checklist

2006 Scion tC — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Visibility: 39 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 30 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 24 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06V096000 · Air bags
  • Recall 05V483000 · Visibility
  • Recall 06V408000 · Air bags
  • Recall 10V036000 · Equipment
  • Recall 10V035000 · Equipment
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2006 Scion tC reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Scion tC?
The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 Scion tC have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-27 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.