Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Toyota Scion tc. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the power steering failed without warning. The contact was unable to steer the vehicle and crashed into a guard rail. The contact and the passenger sustained minor injuries and the vehicle was destroyed. There was a police report filed. The insurance company stated that they would not inspect the vehicle to…
2006 Toyota Scion tC steering problems
severe Owners of the 2006 Toyota Scion tC have filed 12 NHTSA complaints about the steering, typically surfacing around 90,000 miles at roughly $700 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See steering across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
12
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$700
6crashes
4injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 12 steering complaints filed for the 2006 Toyota Scion tC, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA steering complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 13 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
While driving a 2006 Scion tc on the highway I suddenly lost control of the steering. The car would not respond to the steering and I ended up leaving the road before coming to a stop. After I restarted the vehicle the steering returned to normal. *tr
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Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2006 Toyota Scion tC?
It's a meaningful issue. 12 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $700.
At what mileage does the steering typically fail?
Across the 9 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most steering failures cluster between 82,325 and 109,174 miles, with the median around 90,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 82,325; a quarter make it past 109,174. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2006/Toyota/Scion tC.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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