Worst 2005 Scion Xb Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
AIR BAGS
STRUCTURE:BODY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Scion Xb.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 15 | 8 | — | 97,524 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 15 | 1 | — | 95,064 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 | — | 1 | 81,753 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 9 | 5 | — | 57,036 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 9 | — | — | 32,376 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 6 | — | — | 66,837 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 4 | — | — | 46,525 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 4 | 1 | — | 83,687 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 4 | — | — | 71,667 mi | |
| TIRES | 4 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | — | — | 2,950 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 2 | — | — | 36,000 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | — | — | 56,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 2 | — | 1 | 66,653 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 46,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 30,088 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 2 | — | — | 45,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | 2 | — | 154,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | 1 | — | 77,500 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | 50 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) | 1 | — | — | 36,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 250 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 27,320 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | 1 | — | 65,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 94,120 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| 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 campaigns 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.
Other Scion Xb Years
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