2006 Honda Civic vs 2006 Scion TC
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 Honda Civic | 2006 Scion TC |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,402 | 161 |
| Recall campaigns | 13 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 103 | 66 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 78 | 33 |
| Fire reports | 21 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–42 | 22–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,917 mi | 63,669 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Civic | Scion TC |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 210 | 39 |
| Engine | 227 | 17 |
| Suspension | 203 | 4 |
| Air Bags | 180 | 24 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 151 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 100 | 8 |
| Structure | 78 | 28 |
| Power Train | 76 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Overheating | 107 | 0 |
| Stalling | 76 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 60 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 28 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 23 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 18 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 16 | 10 |
| Steering problems | 12 | 0 |
2006 Honda Civic
2006 Scion TC
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.