2006 Scion TC engine problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2006 Scion TC — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Excessive oil consumption between oil changes, I need to check the level every month and add oil if needed. When I turn on the vehicle, the radio turns on alone or turns itself off, without pressing the button. These 2 complaints have been going on for more than two years.”
filed Apr 25, 2019
“Engine block bolts are attached to an aluminum body of the engine causing bolts to become loose with time and can not rethread. Causing coolant to leak from bolt area”
filed Jan 2, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
SB: Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service…
S-SB-0015-14 Rev · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 26, 2015
Engine problems in other TC years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 TC | 2 | 7% |
| 2010 TC | 7 | 35% |
| 2009 TC | 15 | 25% |
| 2008 TC | 23 | 27% |
| 2007 TC | 32 | 27% |
| 2005 TC | 9 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Scion TC
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.