2006 Scion TC Brakes Problems

“I own a 2006 Scion TC with 57,828, miles. My warning brake light and warning ABS light came on; stayed on and is still activated on my dashboard for ABS and brake. The toyota dealership technician confirmed that this safety problem is solely an internal defect of the ABS ecu system. When I took it in to the local toyota dealership in lafayette, la. The certified toyota/ Scion automotive technician indicated that this problem should not be occurring with a vehicle with such low mileage. …”

“Traveling home from work when I felt something pop under the front of the car. The steering boomeranged to the left, I was not able to recover as it was like it was locked.unable to turn the steering wheel back to the right, I applied the brakes which would not stop the car as it accelerated . The car crossed the center line into a residential yard hitting a tree head on. I ended up with facial, clavicle, rib, pelvis and hip fractures. The physicians say it will be a year before I will be able to work and I may end up with a permanent limp. …”

“I was driving east bound on the 105 fwy and was keeping a save distance going at approximately 45 MPH since traffic was stop and go, when traffic stopped on front of me. I started to apply the brakes with little to no response and could not stop in time to avoid a collision with the vehicle on front of me. A few minutes before and prior to entering the freeway I had felt something similar on the street and thought it wasn't an issue, however the brakes felt as if they were not responding. The brakes began to respond once again and I proceeded to continue to drive. …”

“I have a 2006 Scion TC. This car has the same problem like the prius. When I go over bumps, railway tracks, puddles or when it is raining the brakes stop for a second. It has happened to me like 4 times .. I have talked to the dealer, I have talked to my mechanic they all say that my brake is fine and it is more than 90%. But I could swear I have noticed this and I am scared to drive this car on the freeway. I told my mechanic many times that this car has that problem and he always says toyota is a good car , may be it is in your head. Now I see that so many are with me . …”

“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. Updated 12/12/05.”