2006 Scion TC Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 42about this part
- Share
- 26%of 161 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 42 complaints about the visibility of the 2006 Scion TC, 26% of the 161 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving 65 MPH down rt 55 in new jersey. Suddenly I hear glass shattering and glass rains down on my head. The moon roof in my toyota Scion TC exploded for no apparent reason. Toyota says its not a defect and they wont fix it. I have to pay 2000 dollars to get it fixed. I don't have this money and glass should not explode for no reason. Not to mention I could have crashed my car and sustained bodily injury.”
NHTSA complaint #10270180, filed 2009-05, 55,000 miles“I was driving on the freeway and heard a loud crack. My AC was on and it was about 92 degrees outside. My front sunroof wind deflector completely shattered....updated 08/27/15”
NHTSA complaint #10735719, filed 2015-07, 138,000 miles“I was driving to work one day and my 06 Scion TC wind deflector glass shattered into pieces all over the inside of the vehicle. I immediately pulled over. I later called toyota and they said they had a recall on the wind deflector for 06 Scion TC's but it didn't apply to my vehicle. They will not pay to fix the problem. I have even contacted corporate. Researching this, this same exact issue has happened to hundreds of other people.”
NHTSA complaint #10288619, filed 2009-10, 35,000 miles“Driving 70 MPH on the highway, no vehicles within sight in front of me, and no one to the side. My Scion TC sunroof exploded. It was louder than a shotgun. I almost swerved off the road it scared me that bad. This was not the wind deflector it was the sunroof itself. I was doing some investigating and I know this has happened to others just by looking on a forum. I don't have a repair cost yet or even know if toyota is going to cover it.”
NHTSA complaint #10266070, filed 2009-04, 70,200 miles“I was driving my 2006 toyota Scion TC on interstate I-95n going about 70mph when my sunroof exploded and shattered. Glass came raining down on myself and my passenger and also hit the car directly behind me.”
NHTSA complaint #10310950, filed 2010-02, 50,000 milesRelated recalls
- 05V483000Oct 18, 2005On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a glass wind deflector, the deflector, if impacted by a projectile, such as road debris, while driving with the…Covers: Scion TC 2005–2006
Related service bulletins
- 10131996Dec 19, 2013The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
- 10060821Dec 19, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10132141Oct 28, 2013The appearance of spots in tempered glass (when viewed at certain angles) is the result of the heat treating and quick quenching process during manufacturing.
- 10060943Oct 28, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10132298Apr 2, 2013If a creak, tick, or rattle noise is heard at the top of the windshield, the source of the noise may be the two windshield stoppers bonded to the top of the windshield. This…
- 10015856Mar 26, 2005Initialization of moon roof during predelivery service (pds).
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5 | 23% |
| 2014 | 1 | 5% |
| 2013 | 2 | 22% |
| 2012 | 5 | 63% |
| 2011 | 6 | 21% |
| 2010 | 4 | 20% |
| 2009 | 6 | 10% |
| 2008 | 6 | 7% |
| 2007 | 22 | 19% |
| 2006 | 42 | 26% |
| 2005 | 50 | 32% |
Other parts of the 2006 Scion TC
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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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