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Scion TC 2006 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2006 Scion TC: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

161Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
5Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
2Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
52Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Visibility42 complaints

42 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 05V483000.

Vehicle Structure30 complaints

30 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags24 complaints

24 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 06V096000, 06V408000.

Engine22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment5 complaints

5 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 10V035000, 10V036000.

Suspension4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

05V483000Reported October 18, 2005 - 71,392 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on October 18, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 71,392 vehicles across all affected models.

06V096000Reported April 3, 2006 - 133 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on April 3, 2006. The campaign covers an estimated 133 vehicles across all affected models.

06V408000Reported October 26, 2006 - 29,542 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on October 26, 2006. The campaign covers an estimated 29,542 vehicles across all affected models.

10V035000Reported February 3, 2010 - 271,417 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on February 3, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 271,417 vehicles across all affected models.

10V036000Reported February 3, 2010 - 153,418 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on February 3, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 153,418 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

PE06024Opened July 7, 2006 - Closed December 6, 2006

GLASS MOONROOF SHATTERS. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE06024Opened July 7, 2006 - Closed December 6, 2006

GLASS MOONROOF SHATTERS. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20055
200617
200712
20087
200915
201022
201119
20129
201310
20149
201512
201611
20174
20181
20196
20201
20251
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.