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What owners actually said
161 reports
6,100 miles · Sep 14, 2006
Visibility
THE MOONROOF IN MY 2006 SCION SHATTERED AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. THERE WAS NO IMPACT FROM ANY ITEM THAT CAUSED THIS DEFECT. I HAVE FILED A FORMAL COMPLAINT WITH SCION; REFERENCE # 200609141416. *NOTE* THE WIND DEFLECTOR IS IN THE UP POSITION AS IF THE MOON ROOF WAS RETRACTED, YET, THE ROOF WAS CLOSED WHEN THIS HAPPENE…
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THE MOONROOF IN MY 2006 SCION SHATTERED AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. THERE WAS NO IMPACT FROM ANY ITEM THAT CAUSED THIS DEFECT. I HAVE FILED A FORMAL COMPLAINT WITH SCION; REFERENCE # 200609141416. *NOTE* THE WIND DEFLECTOR IS IN THE UP POSITION AS IF THE MOON ROOF WAS RETRACTED, YET, THE ROOF WAS CLOSED WHEN THIS HAPPENED. I AM SCHEDULED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BY THE SCION DEALERSHIP TOMORROW.*JB
NHTSA ODI #10168297
Mileage unknown · Aug 10, 2006
Suspension
THERE IS A RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM EITHER THE REAR OR RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. IT STARTED RECENTLY AND IS A DISTRACTION. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10165188
Mileage unknown · Aug 3, 2006
Unknown Or Other
PURCHASED NEW 2006 SCION TC IN OCTOBER OF 05. SINCE THAT TIME I HAVE NOTICED CHIPS, SCRATCHES AND PAINT GENERALLY COMING OFF THE CAR ALL OVER THE PLACE. I DRIVE ON PAVED STREETS AND IN A MODERATE CLIMATE AREA (SEATTLE). I FEEL CHEATED THAT A CAR LESS THAN ONE YEAR OLD IS HAVING PAINT FAILURE ISSUES. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10164395
9,000 miles · Aug 3, 2006
VisibilityInjury
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE'S SUNROOF SHATTERED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS. A LOUD BANG NOISE WAS HEARD PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE CONTACT SUFFERED BRUISES AND CUTS AND PULLED OFF TO THE SHOULDER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO NOTIFIED THE CONTACT OF AN INTERNAL MEMO FROM THE MANUFACTURER…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE'S SUNROOF SHATTERED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS. A LOUD BANG NOISE WAS HEARD PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE CONTACT SUFFERED BRUISES AND CUTS AND PULLED OFF TO THE SHOULDER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO NOTIFIED THE CONTACT OF AN INTERNAL MEMO FROM THE MANUFACTURER WHICH ENTAILED A SUN ROOF DEFECT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED TO CONFIRM THAT RECALL #05V483000 REGARDING VISIBILITY: SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY PERTAINED TO THE AFFECTED VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. PICTURES OF THE VEHICLE WERE TAKEN.
NHTSA ODI #10164394
Mileage unknown · Jul 31, 2006
Visibility
I CURRENTLY OWN THE 2006 SCION TC, IN WHICH THIS INCIDENT IS REGARDING NHTSA ACTION NUMBER PE06024. MY STATIONARY GLASS PANEL SECTION OF MY SCION TC'S MOONROOF HAS BEEN SHATTERED BY NO PHYSICAL CONTACT TO THE GLASS. AS I WAS OPENING THE TRUNK TO MY CAR, THE MOONROOF BEGAN TO CRACK, SPIDERING AND COMPLETELY SHATTERING THE GLASS. …
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I CURRENTLY OWN THE 2006 SCION TC, IN WHICH THIS INCIDENT IS REGARDING NHTSA ACTION NUMBER PE06024. MY STATIONARY GLASS PANEL SECTION OF MY SCION TC'S MOONROOF HAS BEEN SHATTERED BY NO PHYSICAL CONTACT TO THE GLASS. AS I WAS OPENING THE TRUNK TO MY CAR, THE MOONROOF BEGAN TO CRACK, SPIDERING AND COMPLETELY SHATTERING THE GLASS. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO TOYOTA AROUND 12 HOURS AFTER THE INCIDENT, IN WHICH TOYOTA IS CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING THIS ISSUE. HOWEVER, I WANTED TO REPORT THIS INCIDENT TO YOU, CONSIDERING THIS IS CLEARLY A DEFECT IN THE SCION TC'S DESIGN. THE SCION TC THAT I OWN IS BARELY THREE MONTHS OLD WITH 3700 MILES TO IT, SO I AM HOPING THIS COMPLAINT WILL GET BACK TO TOYOTA AND REPAIR MY CAR. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10164051
3,885 miles · Jul 20, 2006
Visibility
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH THE MOONROOF CLOSED, I HEARD A VERY LOUD BANG, AND SUDDENLY GLASS WAS RAINING DOWN ON ME. THE MOONROOF HAD SHATTERED - I WAS NOT GOING UNDER ANYTHING, AND NO VEHICLES WERE IN FRONT OF ME. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10162928
Mileage unknown · Jul 16, 2006
Visibility
I WAS GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND MY SUNROOF SHATTERED. NOTHING WAS DONE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. I WAS TOLD IT WAS SIMPLY A ROAD HAZARD AND IT WAS NO BIG DEAL THAT MY INSURANCE WOULD PAY FOR IT. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10162528
25,290 miles · Jul 2, 2006
VisibilityInjury
WIND DEFLECTOR FOR MOONROOF SHATTERED. WAS GOING 25 MPH IN RESIDENTIAL AREA. WAS NOT HIT BY ANY OBJECT, ROCKS, ETC.. NO ONE WAS NEAR ME OR IN FRONT OR BACK. OTHER COMPLAINTS FOUND AT WWW.SCIONLIFE.COM *JB
NHTSA ODI #10161220
1,000 miles · Jun 25, 2006
StructureVisibility
(1) RATTLE IN HATCH AND SUNROOF CAUSED DRIVER DISTRACTION (2) WHEN GOING OVER SPEED-BUMPS AND SLIGHTLY UNEVEN ROADS, THE RATTLE-DISTRACTION MIGHT BE HARMFUL TO THE OTHER DRIVERS ON THE ROAD AND TO PEDESTRIANS (3 )MORE THAN FIVE VISITS OVER A PERIOD OF SEVEN MONTHS TO THE DEALERSHIP HAS NOT RESULTED IN RECTIFICATION OF THE PRO…
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(1) RATTLE IN HATCH AND SUNROOF CAUSED DRIVER DISTRACTION (2) WHEN GOING OVER SPEED-BUMPS AND SLIGHTLY UNEVEN ROADS, THE RATTLE-DISTRACTION MIGHT BE HARMFUL TO THE OTHER DRIVERS ON THE ROAD AND TO PEDESTRIANS (3 )MORE THAN FIVE VISITS OVER A PERIOD OF SEVEN MONTHS TO THE DEALERSHIP HAS NOT RESULTED IN RECTIFICATION OF THE PROBLEM. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10160693
1,500 miles · Jun 20, 2006
Equipment
THE DOOR THAT COVERS THE STEREO HEAD UNIT RATTLES AND SQUEAKS TO NO END WHETHER IT IS OPEN OR CLOSED. I FIRST NOTICED THE NOISE AT 1,500 MILES. 20,000 MILES LATER IT SEEMS AS IF THERE IS NO REMEDY FOR THIS PROBLEM. *JB
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TWO SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG SENSORS AND INSTALL A URETHANE PAD IN THE FRONT DOORS, IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-866-548-1851.
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR, WHICH IS USED IN THE SIDE AIR BAG, THE CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAG, AND THE KNEE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY, SOME INFLATORS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF THE HEATING AGENTS NECESSARY FOR PROPER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. IN THIS CONDITION, THE EXPANSION FORCE OF THE GAS MAY BE INSUFFICIENT TO PROPERLY INFLATE THE AIR BAG WHEN THE SRS SYSTEM IS ACTIVATED DURING A CRASH.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT IN THE INVOLVED SEATING POSITION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPECIFIC SRS AIR BAG. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371, SCION AT 1-866-548-1851, OR LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: PIECES OF THE WIND DEFLECTOR GLASS MAY SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME AND FALL UPON THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS CAUSING DRIVER DISTRACTION AND/OR INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE LAMINATE TO THE WIND DEFLECTOR TO PREVENT PIECES OF GLASS FROM SEPARATING FROM THE WIND DEFLECTOR FRAME. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 27, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-866-707-2466.
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NHTSA investigations
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PE06024 · Glass Moonroof Shatters
Opened Jul 7, 2006 · Closed Dec 6, 2006
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure:body:roof And Pillars; Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly
ODI'S INVESTIGATION DISCLOSES THAT THE SUBJECT VEHICLES SUSTAIN MOONROOF SHATTERING AND/OR DAMAGE AT RATES COMPARABLE TO THOSE FOR MOST OTHER SIMILARLY EQUIPPED VEHICLES.THIS REVIEW ALSO DISCLOSES THAT SUCH INCIDENTS OCCUR IN MOST VEHICLES WITH MOONROOFS AND THAT WHILE TEMPERED GLASS PANELS COMMONLY USED IN MOONROOF FABRICATION ARE SHATTER-RESISTANT, SOME CATASTROPHIC FAILURES DO IN FACT OCCUR.IMPACT WITH SMALL STONES OR ROAD DEBRIS MAY RESULT IN IMMEDIATE OR DELAYED SHATTER INCIDENTS, DEPENDING ON THE EXTENT AND NATURE OF DAMAGE SUSTAINED BY THE GLASS MOONROOF PANEL.THE MANUFACTURER CONCLUDES THAT INCIDENTS OF MOONROOF SHATTER ARE RANDOM OCCURRENCES THAT RESULT PRIMARILY FROM IMPACT WITH SMALL STONES OR OTHER OBJECTS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AND THIS PE HAS BEEN CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Structure:body:roof And Pillars
ODI'S INVESTIGATION DISCLOSES THAT THE SUBJECT VEHICLES SUSTAIN MOONROOF SHATTERING AND/OR DAMAGE AT RATES COMPARABLE TO THOSE FOR MOST OTHER SIMILARLY EQUIPPED VEHICLES.THIS REVIEW ALSO DISCLOSES THAT SUCH INCIDENTS OCCUR IN MOST VEHICLES WITH MOONROOFS AND THAT WHILE TEMPERED GLASS PANELS COMMONLY USED IN MOONROOF FABRICATION ARE SHATTER-RESISTANT, SOME CATASTROPHIC FAILURES DO IN FACT OCCUR.IMPACT WITH SMALL STONES OR ROAD DEBRIS MAY RESULT IN IMMEDIATE OR DELAYED SHATTER INCIDENTS, DEPENDING ON THE EXTENT AND NATURE OF DAMAGE SUSTAINED BY THE GLASS MOONROOF PANEL.THE MANUFACTURER CONCLUDES THAT INCIDENTS OF MOONROOF SHATTER ARE RANDOM OCCURRENCES THAT RESULT PRIMARILY FROM IMPACT WITH SMALL STONES OR OTHER OBJECTS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AND THIS PE HAS BEEN CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly
ODI'S INVESTIGATION DISCLOSES THAT THE SUBJECT VEHICLES SUSTAIN MOONROOF SHATTERING AND/OR DAMAGE AT RATES COMPARABLE TO THOSE FOR MOST OTHER SIMILARLY EQUIPPED VEHICLES.THIS REVIEW ALSO DISCLOSES THAT SUCH INCIDENTS OCCUR IN MOST VEHICLES WITH MOONROOFS AND THAT WHILE TEMPERED GLASS PANELS COMMONLY USED IN MOONROOF FABRICATION ARE SHATTER-RESISTANT, SOME CATASTROPHIC FAILURES DO IN FACT OCCUR.IMPACT WITH SMALL STONES OR ROAD DEBRIS MAY RESULT IN IMMEDIATE OR DELAYED SHATTER INCIDENTS, DEPENDING ON THE EXTENT AND NATURE OF DAMAGE SUSTAINED BY THE GLASS MOONROOF PANEL.THE MANUFACTURER CONCLUDES THAT INCIDENTS OF MOONROOF SHATTER ARE RANDOM OCCURRENCES THAT RESULT PRIMARILY FROM IMPACT WITH SMALL STONES OR OTHER OBJECTS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AND THIS PE HAS BEEN CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
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