Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Scion TC
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Scion TC has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 161 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #10V035000 LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V036000 LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V408000 SIDE AND CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAG SYSTEM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V096000 AIR BAG INFLATOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V483000 GLASS WIND DEFLECTOR NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Visibility 39 complaints
- Structure 28 complaints
- Air Bags 24 complaints
- Engine 17 complaints
- Steering 12 complaints
- Unknown or Other 10 complaints
Of the 161 complaints on file, 33 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 161 complaints, owners report 32 injuries and 5 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$8,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Scion TC has an average reliability outlook with 161 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns. Complaints are most frequent in visibility and air bags, with some issues in structure. Limited data suggests average performance, but the minor nature of recalls does not indicate significant systemic defects.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| visibility | 60,000–100,000 miles | $150–$500 | common |
| air bags | 80,000–120,000 miles | No reliable estimate | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacements
- Tire rotations and balances
- Coolant flush services
- Transmission fluid changes
- Spark plug replacements
- Air filter changes
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Wind noise from sunroof
- Steering vibration
- Unusual engine noise
- Windshield wiper failure
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Scion TC at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.