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2006 Scion TC Equipment Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
2%of 161 total for the year
Median mileage
33,900miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the equipment of the 2006 Scion TC, 2% of the 161 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,900 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“2006 Scion TC, the A/C on this car (still under warranty) stopped cooling. I took it to the Scion dealer I purchased the vehicle from, and they advised me that a pebble or rock had hit the condenser unit and caused a crack, allowing refrigerant to leak out. The repair will be over $1000, and I was advised that this is considered a road hazard which isn't covered under warranty. I believe (as many others do) that this is a design flaw, which should be covered under warranty.”

NHTSA complaint #10192224, filed 2007-06, 25,800 miles

“Driving down the highway at 65mph, the sunroof shattered without anything hitting it. Sunroof cover was closed preventing glass from coming into the cabin and preventing possible injury. After speaking with Scion they are unwilling to cover repair costs sighting that it could have been debris from the road. Clearly, I have no proof except for the numerous other claims through NHTSA. Regardless, they have been less than helpful in rectifying the situations and solving the issue.”

NHTSA complaint #10316323, filed 2010-03, 55,000 miles

“The door that covers the stereo head unit rattles and squeaks to no end whether it is open or closed. I first noticed the noise at 1,500 miles. 20,000 miles later it seems as if there is no remedy for this problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10160245, filed 2006-06, 1,500 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Equipment: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200923%
200722%
200642%
200575%

Other parts of the 2006 Scion TC

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
42 complaintsBody and structure
28 complaintsAir bags
24 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsTires
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Scion TC

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology