Worst 2005 Scion Xb Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Body Structure
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Scion Xb.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 15 | 8 | — | 97,524 mi | |
| Body Structure | 15 | 1 | — | 95,064 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 9 | — | 1 | 81,753 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 9 | 5 | — | 57,036 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 9 | — | — | 32,376 mi | |
| Visibility | 6 | — | — | 66,837 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control:Automatic (Asc) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Tailgate:Latch | 1 | — | — | — |
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2005 Scion Xb. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2005 Scion Xb
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~271,417 vehicles.
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.
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2005 Scion Xb — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2005 Scion Xb reliable?
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Does the 2005 Scion Xb have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2005 Scion Xb?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Scion Xb reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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