2006 Scion tC Scion tC 2006

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2006 Scion tC repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)

Other (8%)

Chart based on 60 repairs.
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2006 Scion tC engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (36%)

< $100 (36%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Scion tC

Engine not specified

156000 mi

US $300
Engine light turned on and kept reading an emission leak. After replacing parts, it still says the same thing. Not sure what's going on, but car runs fine. 

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2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatch

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

135000 mi

US $350
The hydraulic tensioner for the fan belt started going bad. It was leaking small amounts of fluid, and the belt was squealing. The tensioner was replaced. 
54500 mi

US $300
I have the supercharged version of the Scion tC and it repeatedly kills catalytic converters and o2 sensors. 
57500 mi Primary catalytic converter failed. This is the fourth time it has been replaced. 
150200 mi Dropped the car off at a dealership for an alignment, when I picked it up after hours the check engine light was on. Brought it to O'Reillys read all sorts of sensor codes including ecu error. Cleared the codes and have driven 2k+ miles fine 
160000 mi

US $1650
Clutch replacement. Lots of rusty bolts due to Midwest miles. They broke an engine mount and a few other bolts. I paid an extra ~$400 for the broken parts and they covered the extra labor. I was provided a fleet vehicle free of charge during the rental. 
69300 mi The water pump had cracked and was leaking and making a very loud noise. 
76000 mi

US $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 

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2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatch

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

89000 mi

US $950
The oil pan had leaks. 
163000 mi

US $650
Replaced failed crank position sensor 
130000 mi

US $1100
water pump needed to be replaced 
38000 mi 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 
117000 mi This car ran good until I smelled gas. Head bolts stripped. Apparently Toyota knows about this and has done nothing. They did fix on camry but not tc. 
72000 mi

US $318
Engine check light was on so Replaced oxygen sensor. problem solved. 

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2006 Scion tC Engine Problems

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