2006 Scion Xa Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2006 Scion Xa.
Worst 2006 Scion Xa Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
AIR BAGS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ENGINE
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Scion Xa.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 14 | 5 | — | 70,790 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 10 | — | — | 57,778 mi | |
| ENGINE | 8 | — | 1 | 95,875 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 | — | — | 104,526 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 | 3 | — | 86,165 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 | — | — | 74,156 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 | — | 2 | 40,500 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 106,250 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 4 | 3 | — | 39,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 | 2 | — | 28,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 45,500 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 2 | 1 | — | 13,200 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | — | — | 24,508 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | 1 | — | 25,500 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | 750 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 165,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 46,500 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 600 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 | — | — | 35,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | 15,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | 15,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | 1 | — | — | 5,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | 17,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 1 | — | — | 900 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | 600 mi |
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2006 Scion Xa. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2006 Scion Xa
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~170,410 vehicles.
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.
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.
Other Scion Xa Years
Wider context: See the full Scion Xa reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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