The contact owns a 2006 Scion TC. The contact stated that after performing a vehicle inspection of the engine compartment, he became aware that the coolant reservoir was abnormally low; eventually finding a leak near the rear of the engine. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the cylinder head bolts resulting in a coolant leak. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin: S-SB-0004-11. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 287,000.
The worst 2006 Scion TC problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Visibility42
- Body28
- Airbags24
- Engine22
- Steering12
- Acceleration9
- Brakes8
- Electrical8
- Fuel system6
- Tires5
- Locks4
- Suspension4
- Seat belts2
- Transmission2
- Driver assistance1
- Lights1
- Wheels1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Scion TC
Sunroof shattered 37No deployment 9Check engine light 6Oil consumption 6
Recalls 5
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This does not meet the standard requirements.
- 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 recall began on may 27, 2010. Owners may contact gulf states toyota at 713‑580‑3300.
Recall number 10V035000 · Recall details
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- A driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.
- 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 southeast toyota at 1‑800‑301‑6859.
Recall number 10V036000 · Recall details
Air bags: side/window
- What is wrong
- 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 force while the vehicle's ignition is in the "on" position or within 90 seconds of turning the ignition key from the "on" position to the "off" position.
- 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 the vehicle as the door that is closed with a high rate of force. Until the repair has been performed, it is recommended that a minimal force/speed be used to close the driver and passenger doors or closing the doors after 90 seconds have elapsed from turning the ignition key from the "on" to the "off" position.
- 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 at 1‑866‑548‑1851.
Recall number 06V408000 · Recall details
Air bags
- What is wrong
- 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 an insufficient amount of the heating agents necessary for proper air bag deployment. In this condition, the expansion force of the gas may be insufficient to properly inflate the air bag when the SRS system is activated during a crash.
- Risk
- This may increase the risk of injury to the occupant in the involved seating position in the event of a crash.
- 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.
Recall number 06V096000 · Recall details
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
- What is wrong
- 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 position at highways speeds, may shatter and separate from the frame.
- Risk
- Pieces of the wind deflector glass may separate from the frame and fall upon the vehicle occupants causing driver distraction and/or injury.
- 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 toyota at 1‑866‑707‑2466.
Recall number 05V483000 · Recall details
See all 5 recalls for the 2006 Scion TC
Defect investigations
Glass moonroof shatters
Odi's investigation discloses that the subject vehicles sustain moonroof shattering and/or damage at rates comparable to those for most other similarly equipped vehicles.this review also discloses that such incidents occur in most vehicles with moonroofs and that while tempered glass panels commonly used in moonroof fabrication are shatter-resistant, some catastrophic failures do in fact occur.impact with small stones or road debris may result in immediate or delayed shatter incidents, depending on the extent and nature of damage sustained by the glass moonroof panel.the manufacturer concludes that incidents of moonroof shatter are random occurrences that result primarily from impact with small stones or other objects while the vehicle is in motion. A safety-related defect trend has not been identified and this pe has been closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that a safety defect does not exist.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
PE06024
Technical service bulletins for the 2006 Scion TC 66
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- SB: Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration...
- SSB: The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air...
- SSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this...
- The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct...
- The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic...
- The purpose of this bulletin is to assist in the identification and location of serial numbers on 2006
- OBSOLETE NOTICE-October 16, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete
- Automatic/Continuously Variable Transmission Replacement Precautions
- The purpose of this bulletin is to assist in the identification and location of serial numbers on 2006
- The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master...
2006 Scion TC fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4‑cyl | FWD | 19-20 | 27 | 22-23 |
What 2006 Scion TC owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While driving heard a noise like something fell and was dragging in the back. Pulled off and noticed the plastic piece for my trunk had just fallen off. I hadn't been using the trunk.
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 was approximately 110,000.
While driving on a highway, the moon-roof/sun-roof shattered spontaneously. The damage does not appear to be caused by any object striking the glass. I have dashcam footage of the incident, in which two distinct pops can be heard when the glass shatters. Additionally, the extension mechanism (two supports on the sides of the glass) were fully extended. It is my assumption that one of the supports failed and fully extended, forcing the glass to bend and ultimately put enough stress on the glass to fail, at which point the other support fully extended. Please see attached pictures. It appears videos are not able to be uploaded, but please contact me if you would like this information.
Excessive oil consumption between oil changes, I need to check the level every month and add oil if needed. When I turn on the vehicle, the radio turns on alone or turns itself off, without pressing the button. These 2 complaints have been going on for more than two years.
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. I was found 62 feet from the car
Oil consumption
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 area
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. 2007 has an extended warranty, where is the one for 2006?
I was driving down highway going 55-60mph when my moonroof exploded! It literally sounded like a bomb or gunshot overhead. The dealership says there is no recall and this is not a manufacturer issue... I'd have to disagree as I'm not the only one with this issue.
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Questions about the 2006 Scion TC
Is the 2006 Scion TC reliable?
Owners have filed 161 complaints about the 2006 Scion TC, 5.6 times a typical TC model year. It is one of the years we flag to avoid.
What is the 2006 Scion TC year score?
The 2006 Scion TC scores 10 out of 100 (poor). The score compares it with the other model years of the Scion TC: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Scion TC?
Windows, wipers and visibility, with 42 complaints, typically around 50,000 miles. Next is body (28).
How many recalls does the 2006 Scion TC have?
5 recalls, covering equipment, air bags and visibility.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Scion TC visibility?
Yes, 1 recall: 05V483000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Scion TC have the most visibility problems?
The Scion TC model years with the most visibility complaints are 2005 (50 complaints), 2006 (42 complaints) and 2007 (22 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2006 Scion TC get?
Official estimates for the 2006 Scion TC range from 22 to 23 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.4L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 19-20 city and 27 highway.
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