2006 Lexus IS 250 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 Lexus IS 250 | 2006 Scion TC |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 189 | 161 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 195 | 66 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 33 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–24 | 22–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 84,211 mi | 63,669 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Lexus IS 250 | Scion TC |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 53 | 28 |
| Air Bags | 46 | 24 |
| Visibility | 5 | 39 |
| Engine | 19 | 17 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 9 |
| Steering | 9 | 12 |
| Visibility/wiper | 17 | 3 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 21 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 13 | 6 |
| Electrical failures | 13 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 10 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 5 |
2006 Lexus IS 250
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.