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JTKDE177160••••••2006 Scion TC
This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2006 Scion TC build (8 vs 4).
8on this build
120on the model
27builds in total
2involved a crash
2injuries
Most reportedStructure 2Engine 2Visibility 1Vehicle Speed Control 1
What owners of this build wrote
StructurecrashMay 2014
I was driving east bound on the 105 fwy and was keeping a save distance going at approximately 45 mph since traffic was stop and go, when traffic stopped on front of me. I started to apply the brakes with little to no response and could not stop in time to avoid a collision with…
Vehicle Speed ControlcrashAug 2009
The contact owns a 2006 scion tc. While traveling at a speed of 70 mph using the cruise control the contact attempted to brake and noticed that the vehicle had suddenly accelerated,causing the contact to crash into a nearby dirt embankment. The contact was injured during the…
EngineJan 2016
Leaking engine coolant from back of cylinder head. Took car in to have head gasket changed was told the gasket was not the problem. The problem was the engine block that the threads in the engine block were stripped. Was told by toyota that it was a big problem and it would cost…
SteeringApr 2015
The contact owns a 2006 toyota scion tc. While driving 70 mph, the steering wheel seized and the check engine, oil, and battery warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made…
Visibility/wiperMar 2012
The contact owns a 2006 toyota scion tc. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the wind deflector was impacted by road debris, causing it to shattered. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician did not offer any assistance since the…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN JTKDE177160130642 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.