Trim Report

Scion tC 10 Series2006

Includes:TC|10 Series
$8,495
Starting From
5
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 5 active dealer listings as of

Min $8,495
Max $13,488
From $8,495
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10 Series Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$3,900
$4K–$8K
13 listings144,231 avg miles
10 Series
From$8,495
5 listings|$8K–$13K
Monogram Series
From$3,995
5 listings|$4K–$13K
Release Series 7.0
From$3,999
3 listings|$4K–$7K
Spec
From$1,750
10 listings|$2K–$7K

2006 Scion tC 10 Series Pricing

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Where to Find Scion tC 10 Series

Location data for all 2006 Scion tC trims combined

31States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in California (13%), but the remaining listings are spread across 30 other states nationwide.

Scion tC Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2006 Scion tC trims

High Concern

With 2 recalls and 161 complaints, the 2006 Scion tC rates as high on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

2
Recalls
161
Complaints
33
Crashes
3
Fires
Recall Findings
05V4830002005-18-10
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A GLASS WIND DEFLECTOR, THE DEFLECTOR, IF IMPACTED BY A PROJECTILE, SUCH AS ROAD DEBRIS, WHILE DRIVING WITH THE WIND DEFLECTOR IN THE UPWARD-TILTED POSITION AT HIGHWAYS SPEEDS, MAY SHATTER AND SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME.

PIECES OF THE WIND DEFLECTOR GLASS MAY SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME AND FALL UPON THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS CAUSING DRIVER DISTRACTION AND/OR INJURY.

View at NHTSA
06V4080002006-26-10
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE SIDE IMPACT SEAT-BOLSTER AND CURTAIN SIDE AIRBAGS MAY INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY. THIS CONDITION CAN OCCUR IF THE DOOR FOR THAT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE IS CLOSED WITH A HIGH RATE OF FORCE WHILE THE VEHICLE'S IGNITION IS IN THE "ON" POSITION OR WITHIN 90 SECONDS OF TURNING THE IGNITION KEY FROM THE "ON" POSITION TO THE "OFF" POSITION.

IF THE SIDE IMPACT SEAT-BOLSTER AND CURTAIN SIDE AIRBAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY, THEY COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY IF AN OCCUPANT IS SEATED ON THE SAME SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AS THE DOOR THAT IS CLOSED WITH A HIGH RATE OF FORCE. UNTIL THE REPAIR HAS BEEN PERFORMED, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT A MINIMAL FORCE/SPEED BE USED TO CLOSE THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS OR CLOSING THE DOORS AFTER 90 SECONDS HAVE ELAPSED FROM TURNING THE IGNITION KEY FROM THE "ON" TO THE "OFF" POSITION.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2006 Scion tC's biggest weak point? VISIBILITY. It leads 161 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Visibility36
02Structure19
03Air Bags15
04Engine11
05Unknown Or Other8
161 total across 1 model years (2006–2006)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Scion tC Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2006 Scion tC trims

22–23mpg combined
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19-20city
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27hwy
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$1,900-$2,000/yr

Fuel economy for the 2006 Scion tC ranges from 22 to 23 MPG combined across 2 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
tC - Automatic 4-spd
23mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city27 hwy~$1,900/yr-1/10 Poor
tC - Manual 5-spd
22mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city27 hwy~$2,000/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

10 Series Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2006 Scion tC 10 Series

How does the 10 Series compare to other Scion tC trims?

with 5 listings tracked, the 10 Series sits in a specific spot in the 2006 Scion tC lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2006 Scion tC page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2006 Scion tC 10 Series?

The 10 Series shares its core mechanicals with other Scion tC trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for visibility issues, the most commonly reported problem area. There are 2 recalls to verify before purchase. The 2006 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Scion tC 10 Series?

The best model year for the Scion tC 10 Series comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Scion tC overview.

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