2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse 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 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2006 Scion TC |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 99 | 161 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 62 | 66 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 33 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–23 | 22–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 72,250 mi | 63,669 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mitsubishi Eclipse | Scion TC |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 57 | 2 |
| Visibility | 0 | 39 |
| Air Bags | 11 | 24 |
| Structure | 5 | 28 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 | 3 |
| Engine | 1 | 17 |
| Steering | 1 | 12 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Brake problems | 10 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 10 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 6 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 5 |
2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse
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.