2006 Scion TC Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 17%of 161 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the body and structure of the 2006 Scion TC, 17% of the 161 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I own a 2006 Scion TC. When I grabbed the handle to raise the trunk the entire rear handle ripped completely off the car. Upon research I see that this a completely common issue. When I called the dealer they claimed this was entirely my responsibility to replace. However clearly this is malfunction in the design of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10459781, filed 2012-05, 50,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11303005, filed 2020-01, 113,000 miles“I purchased my TC in september of 2010... I notice afterwards that it rattles in the back,loud while going down the road... And it is so annoying. I've tried everything to get it to stop. Also, sitting still with the car not in neutral it makes this loud rattle on the left side close to the gas tank.. What the heck???”
NHTSA complaint #10437361, filed 2011-11, 50,000 miles“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“Our toyota 2006 Scion TC was involved in a head on collision when it was pulling out slowing on a main road and the other truck involved was probably traveling close to 45mph, the car was totaled but not one air bag worked. This car was purchased because it had a high safety rating, however it is just lucky the driver and passenger were not seriously hurt. Had the car not been totaled we would have insisted it be totaled, would never purchase another toyota again.”
NHTSA complaint #10745343, filed 2015-07, 100,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10132251Jul 31, 2013Some 2005 ? 2010 model year tC vehicles may exhibit a condition where the back door garnish becomes loose, and in some cases continued usage of the loose garnish may result in…
- 10133817Mar 13, 2013Scion has received some reports where the Back Dorr Garnish may loosen. In certain cases, continued usage of the loose garnish could result in breakage of the Back Door Garnish
- 10133816Mar 13, 2013In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for the Back Door…
- 10133815Mar 13, 2013In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for the Back Door…
- 10060818Mar 13, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10052591Mar 13, 2013Toyota: see document search button for owner letter. On certain vehicles, a warranty enhancement program is extended to cover back door garnish that loosen or can break with…
- 10060894Jan 6, 2010Summary to be provided on a future date.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 17% |
| 2015 | 2 | 9% |
| 2014 | 1 | 5% |
| 2013 | 1 | 11% |
| 2012 | 1 | 13% |
| 2011 | 3 | 10% |
| 2009 | 8 | 13% |
| 2008 | 22 | 26% |
| 2007 | 16 | 14% |
| 2006 | 28 | 17% |
| 2005 | 31 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2006 Scion TC
42 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 complaintsEquipment
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Scion TC
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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