YearToAvoid

2006 Scion TC Engine Problems

NHTSA has 31 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2006 Scion TC, 19% of all 161 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest engine complaint count among 12 TC model years. These complaints report 5 crashes, 1 fire, and 7 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 81,608 miles.

Engine complaints
31
19% of 161
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
7
Median mileage
81,608 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Scion TC engine complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 2, 2010, latest Jan 22, 2025.

2006 Scion TC engine complaints: complaints filed per month4Mar 2010Aug 2010Oct 2012Feb 2014Mar 2015Feb 2016Dec 2016Mar 2019
31 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2010 to Jan 2025; peak Mar 2010 (4).

Engine recalls for the 2006 Scion TC

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by TC model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200522 (14%)
  2. 200631 (19%)
  3. 200746 (39%)
  4. 200829 (34%)
  5. 200923 (38%)
  6. 20107 (35%)
  7. 20115 (17%)
  8. 20120 (0%)
  9. 20130 (0%)
  10. 20140 (0%)
  11. 20151 (5%)
  12. 20160 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Scion TC have engine problems?
NHTSA has 31 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Scion TC, 19% of all complaints for this model year, including 5 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 81,608 miles.
Which Scion TC year has the most engine complaints?
The 2007 Scion TC has the most engine complaints (46), compared with 31 for the 2006.
Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Scion TC?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Scion TC is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.