2006 Scion tC Problems and Repair Histories

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Scion tC in Missouri, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2012	54000		First odometer entry
Feb	2012	54500	300	I have the supercharged version of the Scion tC and it repeatedly kills catalytic converters and o2 sensors.
Jul	2012	57700	0	Primary catalytic converter failed. This is the fourth time it has been replaced.
Dec	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

Scion tC in Colorado, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2010	76000		First odometer entry
Jan	2011	77000	600	Blown Right Rear Shock
May	2011	83000		Most recent odometer entry.

Scion tC in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2012	123000		First odometer entry
Jul	2012	123000	200	Starter winding. Push start hard when it seems like transmission pops out off wedge then cars starts, run but when idle car dies. At times flywheel grind with starter or tranny binding, starter wind like broken.

Scion tC in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2012	76000		First odometer entry
Sep	2012	77000	0	Rotors needed resurfacing. They were resurfaced for free.
Mar	2013	86000		Most recent odometer entry.

Scion tC in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2010		0	While pushing clutch pedal in and out, a loud squeak from engine bay could be heard. Found rubber boot covering clutch mechanism to be not installed properly, applied chain lube to part and reinstalled boot cover.
Oct	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

Scion tC in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2007	31000		First odometer entry
Jul	2007	32000	0	Opened sunroof and driver side window rattle when going over bumps
Aug	2007	32000	0	excessive rattling when runroof and driver side window were partially opened.
Dec	2008	57000	0	Excess suspension noise from rear end when going over bumps, full suspension components check determined it's characteristics of TRD sports suspension and sway bars.
Jan	2009	59000	0	Low beam went out, dealer was charging me $75 to replace bulbs, no thank you!! Replaced it myself.
Jan	2010	78300	1000	TRD shocks went after 50K miles, replaced with KYB front shocks, rear KYB shocks didn't fit the car, mechanic need to search for proper set that will fit the car.
Apr	2010	83000	120	rear sway bar fatigue and failed
Dec	2010	95000	0	Headlight bulb.
Jan	2011	97000	150	New headlight bulb lasted only a month. Traced problem to bad headlamp socket. Replaced socket along with bulb.
Apr	2011	101000	0	lots of lint trapped in blower motor below glove compartment, removed lint, got rid of musty, burning smell along with fan rumbling noise, hoorah!!!
May	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

Scion tC in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2009	59000		First odometer entry
Mar	2010	61000	0	Right rear wheel bearing.
Jan	2012	80000	18	Replaced rear sway bar bushings. They were causing an annoying rattle
May	2012	84500	200	Front left wheel bearing started to make noise, front right may also need replacing soon.
Jul	2012	86000	50	Finally repaired front left wheel bearing.
Mar	2013	93000		Most recent odometer entry.

Scion tC in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2007	19000		First odometer entry
Jul	2012	83700	300	Bearing in alternator went bad. Had to replace alternator.
Mar	2013	89000		Most recent odometer entry.

Scion tC in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2009	51000		First odometer entry
Jan	2010	63300	0	The water pump had cracked and was leaking and making a very loud noise.
Mar	2011	76000	0	Front driver side wheel well liner fell off.
Jun	2011	76000	300	O2 sensor was "stuck in lean position" or so the error code indicated. It was first replaced with an aftermarket O2 sensor and the check engine light came back on. Problem solved with a "certified Toyota" O2 sensor
Aug	2011	79000	80	Wheel well cover for front driver side fell off. All of the plastic mounting holes were ripped; replacement was needed.

Scion tC in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2007	8000		First odometer entry
Sep	2007	10000	0	Freon leak, was replaced with dye to determine source to get permanently fixed, return trip in early october required parts (hoses), was repaired next day, all under warranty.
Oct	2007	10000	0	Installed new A/C hoses.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

Scion tC in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2006		0	In-Vehicle Sirius Radio Brain replaced due to failure of the Unit.
Nov	2006		0	Driver's Seat replaced due to seat back spring breaking. Side impact airbag sensor replacement recall campaign performed.
Jan	2008	21000	0	center console hinge broke, part ordered hinge successfully repaired with new part
Mar	2013	64000		Most recent odometer entry.

Scion tC in Wisconsin, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2007	18000		First odometer entry
Jan	2009	28000	0	Rear hatch trim and handle broke. Part ordered. Replaced rear hatch trim piece.
Apr	2009	30000	0	Seek button on radio would stick on. Dealer replaced radio under factory warranty.
Dec	2009	38000	0	Had a loud rattling noise coming from the front of the engine. The water pump needed to be replaced and was covered by the powertrain warranty
May	2010	42000	120	Had no Air conditioning and the only problem was a broken wire.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

Scion tC in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2010	68000		First odometer entry
Mar	2011	86000	222	Tuneup, headlamp, front brakes
Apr	2012	106000		Most recent odometer entry.

Scion tC in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2009	37000		First odometer entry
Oct	2010	51000	530	My brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced all the way around.
Nov	2012	69000	60	The horn stopped working. The repair shop said it had blown out so they replaced it.
Mar	2013	70000		Most recent odometer entry.

Scion tC in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2010	76000		First odometer entry
Jan	2011	76000	150	handbrake light came on under acceleration, shop replaced the brake pads and light went off.
Oct	2011	86000		Most recent odometer entry.

Scion tC in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2010	32000		First odometer entry
Apr	2010	34000	0	I had a problem with the front brakes shrieking when I would apply pressure to the brake pedal. This usually happened after I had been driving at least 5 minutes. One week after replacing brake parts they continued to squeak. I took the car back in and the shop replaced brake parts with ceramic parts at the shops expense. So far, so good.
Mar	2013	58000		Most recent odometer entry.

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