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%)

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2006 Scion tC suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (45%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatch

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

120000 mi

US $240
Front Struts Replaced 
100000 mi

US $700
Struts replaced 
77000 mi

US $600
Blown Right Rear Shock 
61000 mi Right rear wheel bearing. 
116500 mi

US $18
Replaced rear sway bar bushings. They were causing an annoying rattle 
84500 mi

US $200
Front left wheel bearing started to make noise, front right may also need replacing soon. 
86000 mi

US $50
Finally repaired front left wheel bearing. 
102000 mi

US $68
Replaced front right wheel bearing. Repaired myself. 
57000 mi 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. 
56000 mi

US $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. 
82200 mi

US $120
rear sway bar fatigue and failed 

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2006 Scion tC Suspension Problems

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