Scion Tc (2006)
Reliability Score
Complaints by Engine Code
2AZ-FE
2.4L 4-cyl / 161 hpView details
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Toyota Scion Tc Unidentified Engine
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INZ-FE
1.5L 4-cylView details
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Toyota Scion Tc, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2006 Toyota Scion Tc
On a used 2006 Toyota Scion Tc, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the body and structure (31), the airbags and driver-assist systems (24) and the engine (22). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- Open and close every door, the hood and the trunk or hatch. Check the latches, the seals and the gaps between panels.Minor. NHTSA has 31 owner complaints on the 2006 Toyota Scion Tc about the body and structure.
- Switch the ignition on and watch the airbag light. On the drive, check the backup camera and any collision or lane warning.Safety. NHTSA has 24 owner complaints on the 2006 Toyota Scion Tc about the airbags and driver-assist systems.
- Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 22 owner complaints on the 2006 Toyota Scion Tc about the engine.
- Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 9 owner complaints on the 2006 Toyota Scion Tc about the electrical system.
- Let the engine idle for five minutes, walk around the car and smell for fuel.Safety. NHTSA has 6 owner complaints on the 2006 Toyota Scion Tc about the fuel system.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2006-2006 Toyota Scion Tc complaints?
Owners have filed 161 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006-2006 Toyota Scion Tc. The systems they name most often are the body and trim, the safety systems and the engine.
Is the 2006-2006 Toyota Scion Tc a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 161 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006-2006 Toyota Scion Tc. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006-2006 Toyota Scion Tc have?
NHTSA has 161 owner complaints on file for the 2006-2006 Toyota Scion Tc as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2006-2006 Toyota Scion Tc?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2006-2006 Toyota Scion Tc.
What should I check before buying a used Toyota Scion Tc?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the body and trim, the safety systems and the engine, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the Scion Tc have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2006 Toyota Scion Tc. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 161 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-10-12.