2004 Scion Xa Problems

Q: Is the 2004 Scion Xa reliable?

Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2004 Scion Xa has 20 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Airbags with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.

Q: What are common problems with the 2004 Scion Xa?

Top reported problems: Airbags (2 complaints); Electrical Faults (2 complaints); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.

Q: How safe is the 2004 Scion Xa?

NHTSA complaints for the 2004 Scion Xa include 3 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 2 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.

Q: Does the 2004 Scion Xa have any recalls?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 16,992 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.

Q: Should I buy a 2004 Scion Xa?

Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2004 Scion Xa.

< older3 years2005

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Worst 2004 Scion Xa Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

Airbags

Crash-related:2

#22 complaints

Electrical Faults

Fires:1

#32 complaints

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Scion Xa.

Component	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Avg Mileage
Airbags	2	2	—	—
Electrical Faults	2	—	1	—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine	2	—	—	—
Tire Defects	2	—	—	—
Engine Problems	1	—	1	—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor	1	—	—	—
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility	1	—	—	—
Equipment:Mechanical:Carrier/Rack	1	—	—	—
Headlight/Taillight Failures	1	—	—	—
Hydraulic Brakes	1	—	—	—
Body Structure	1	1	—	—
Tires:Sidewall	1	—	—	—
Unintended Acceleration	1	—	—	—

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Recalls for 2004 Scion Xa

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~16,992 vehicles.

18V776000Air Bags: Air Bag/restraint Control Module

~16,992 affected

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Toyota Scion xA vehicles. The air bag control module for the supplemental restraint system (SRS ECU) may experience an internal short, possibly causing the air bags to unintentionally deploy, or become deactivated.

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2004 Scion Xa — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2004 Scion Xa reliable?

Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2004 Scion Xa has 20 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Airbags with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.

What are common problems with the 2004 Scion Xa?

Top reported problems: Airbags (2 complaints); Electrical Faults (2 complaints); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.

How safe is the 2004 Scion Xa?

NHTSA complaints for the 2004 Scion Xa include 3 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 2 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.

Does the 2004 Scion Xa have any recalls?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 16,992 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.

Should I buy a 2004 Scion Xa?

Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Scion Xa reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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