2006 Scion TC Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 161 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,284miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2006 Scion TC, 2% of the 161 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,284 miles.
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.
“My 2006 toyota Scion TC has this very flimsy hatch back trunk handle(plastic) that broke. I have seen many same problem on the same model TC on the road. So this is definitely a design problem and toyota should fix this. Looking at how this system was put together, I can tell why this piece is not lasting.”
NHTSA complaint #10396542, filed 2011-04, 20,000 miles“I have a toyota Scion TC hatchback 2006. Last year when opening the hatchback which must be manually opened the latch to open the hatchback fell off I was using no excessive force I opened it like normally the panel is still attached to the wire that goes on the inside I have taped it back on but it constantly falls off when it rains dangling while I am driving until I can re-tape it. I have gone to two different toyota dealerships in two different states (texas and louisiana) and both have commented that they see it all the time. …”
NHTSA complaint #10359389, filed 2010-10, 30,567 miles“Rear hatch handle anchors broke around 10/8/08 and was told entire unit would need to be replaced at around $400. On 6/17/09 the entire unit broke away and has to be taped down so is doesn't hang in front of the license plate. After reading numerous forums online, I realize that this problem seems to be a problem with this car.”
NHTSA complaint #10274175, filed 2009-06, 70,000 miles“Latch securing rear hatch back rattles - has opened twice. Notified toyota - claimed they do not have a fix. Hatch constantly rattles whenever road is rough.”
NHTSA complaint #10142723, filed 2005-11, 6,650 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Scion TC
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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