Owners have filed 301 complaints
about the 2006 Scion XB with NHTSA between 2006 and 2026.
The largest single group is the windows, mirrors & wipers.
Across this model's run it ranks 1 of 9 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 100
Against the median year of the Scion XB. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 65
12.6% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 99
58% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Windshield
9379.5%
Body
119.4%
Door
32.6%
Latch
21.7%
Cruise Control
21.7%
Frame AND Members
21.7%
Power Window Devices AND Controls
21.7%
Front
21.7%
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
104.3%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
3314.3%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
6327.3%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
5021.6%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
3615.6%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
219.1%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
93.9%
150,000+ miles
93.9%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Jun 2006peak 15May 2026
Recalls on the 2006 Scion XB
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
10V035000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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.
Risk: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
10V036000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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.
Risk: A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
09V223000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
TOYOTA IS RECALLING 27,080 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER CARS BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 TO MAY 4, 2009. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."
Risk: INCORRECT LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING OVERLOADED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
09E025000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Risk: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
09E012000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Risk: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
07V048000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CERTAIN ROSTRA PRECISION CONTROLS' SPEED CONTROLS MAY HAVE A FAULTY MODULE. THESE CONTROLS WERE INSTALLED BY SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DEALERS OR AT THEIR VEHICLE PROCESSING CENTER ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. WHEN THE SPEED CONTROL "ON/OFF" SWITCH IS PRESSED ONCE TO TURN THE UNIT OFF, THE THROTTLE DOES NOT RETURN TO IDLE. WHEN THE "ON/OFF" SWITCH IS PRESSED A SECOND TIME, THE THROTTLE WILL RETURN TO IDLE.
Risk: A CRASH COULD BE CAUSE IN THE EVENT THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT ALLOW THE ENGINE TO RETURN TO IDLE ON THE FIRST DEPRESSION OF THE "ON/OFF" SWITCH.
07V030000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
CERTAIN ROSTRA PRECISION CONTROLS' SPEED CONTROLS MAY HAVE A FAULTY MODULE. THESE CONTROLS WERE INSTALLED BY GULF STATES TOYOTA (GST) DEALERS OR AT THEIR VEHICLE PROCESSING CENTER ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. WHEN THE SPEED CONTROL "ON/OFF" SWITCH IS PRESSED ONCE TO TURN THE UNIT OFF, THE THROTTLE DOES NOT RETURN TO IDLE. WHEN THE "ON/OFF" SWITCH IS PRESSED A SECOND TIME, THE THROTTLE WILL RETURN TO IDLE.
Risk: A CRASH COULD BE CAUSE IN THE EVENT THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT ALLOW THE ENGINE TO RETURN TO IDLE ON THE FIRST DEPRESSION OF THE "ON/OFF" SWITCH.
07E005000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
CERTAIN ROSTRA CRUISE CONTROLS, P/NOS. 00012-X0486-01, 00015-X0486-01, 00012-X0486-21, 00016-79910, 00016-79910-01, AND 250-1755, INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON MY 2006-2007 GULF STATES TOYOTA AND SOUTHEAST TOYOTA SCION VEHICLES AND ALSO SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT. THE CRUISE CONTROL MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE WHEN THE ON/OFF SWITCH IS PRESSED FOR THE FIRST TIME.
Risk: FAILURE TO RELEASE THE THROTTLE WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL IS TURNED OFF COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Midland, TXCrash1 injured
STEERING
changed from outside lane to inside lane, when I tried to turn right to stay in the middle lane the steering wheel locked sending me into the left hand turn lane and then into a car that was in the next lane, hitting their left rear tire. I told the insurance adjuster about the issue, he told me they would have the car checked, but I don't think he or my insurance company had the car issue inspected or investigated. The accident seemed minor, but the other party is claiming bodily injury. Maybe you guys can see who has the car and get it checked. I have tried asking the Auction company who bought the car, but they would not release that information to me.
NHTSA complaint #11739470 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Midland, TXCrash1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
changed from outside lane to inside lane, when I tried to turn right to stay in the middle lane the steering wheel locked sending me into the left hand turn lane and then into a car that was in the next lane, hitting their left rear tire. I told the insurance adjuster about the issue, he told me they would have the car checked, but I don't think he or my insurance company had the car issue inspected or investigated. The accident seemed minor, but the other party is claiming bodily injury. Maybe you guys can see who has the car and get it checked. I have tried asking the Auction company who bought the car, but they would not release that information to me.
NHTSA complaint #11739470 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Midland, TXCrash
STEERING
Was changing lanes from the outside lane to middle lane, when I tried to turn the steering wheel to the right it locked and the car continued straight, crossing the left hand turn lane and it collided with another vehicle in the next lane. After the car came to a stop I again tried turning the steering wheel both Left and right and it wouldn't move. After the car was turned off and restarted the steering wheel would turn left of right. I believe the mechanism that connects from the ignition to the steering wheel must have released while I was driving - locking the steering wheel preventing me from turning the car and avoiding the accident. I asked the insurance adjuster to have the car checked for this issue and he said they would, but I think they ignored me and now the car has been actioned of last July. When I asked the auction company who bought it and told them about the issue, they refused to tell me any information about it. If you can. Please have the car checked and email me what you find.
NHTSA complaint #11739099 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 469,929 milesSpring Valley, CACrash2 injured
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2006 Scion XB. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, another vehicle crashed into the rear, pushing it with the impact into an intersection due to the other vehicle still accelerating while rear-ending her vehicle. The contact stated that the other vehicle had lifted the rear end of her vehicle and had almost driven under her. The contact stated that the other vehicle then backed up and went around her vehicle, and left the scene. The contact mentioned that the driver of the other vehicle was intoxicated. The contact stated that she called the police, and she was advised to drive the vehicle off the roadway. The contact stated that she was able to drive the vehicle to a nearby parking lot. The contact stated that her vehicle's rear bumper had dents and cracks, and the rear lift gate was damaged. The contact stated that a lower section of the rear bumper had fallen off. The contact stated that the air bag warning was illuminated but the air bags had not deployed. The contact stated that the police arrived and filed a report. The contact stated that the EMTs were on scene and had taken her blood pressure and also checked her passenger for any injuries. The contact was asked if she or her passenger wanted to be transported to the hospital. They both declined, and the contact was able to drive the vehicle to her destination. The contact stated that the following day she had a scheduled medical appointment and told the doctor that her neck was stiff and she had a headache. The contact stated that the passenger had also gone for medical attention and was complaining of neck stiffness and headaches. The contact stated that she had not yet taken the vehicle to be repaired or diagnosed. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 469,929.
NHTSA complaint #11678778 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Steilacoom, WACrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
When braking, the accelerator had somehow stuck and moved me ahead instead of stopping and caused an accident; running into concrete posts in the parking lot, which by USAA standards, totaled my car; Actually it didn't, but because they didn't want to repair it the settlement totaled it, causing me lots of issues in finding transportation. This was not the first time. It has happened three times with this car. I never went back to the dealer (too far to find out if there was a fix for it, or a recall.) In searching for one, never found it.
NHTSA complaint #11503688 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Steilacoom, WACrash
SERVICE BRAKES
When braking, the accelerator had somehow stuck and moved me ahead instead of stopping and caused an accident; running into concrete posts in the parking lot, which by USAA standards, totaled my car; Actually it didn't, but because they didn't want to repair it the settlement totaled it, causing me lots of issues in finding transportation. This was not the first time. It has happened three times with this car. I never went back to the dealer (too far to find out if there was a fix for it, or a recall.) In searching for one, never found it.
NHTSA complaint #11503688 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Midland, TXCrash1 injured
STEERING
changed from outside lane to inside lane, when I tried to turn right to stay in the middle lane the steering wheel locked sending me into the left hand turn lane and then into a car that was in the next lane, hitting their left rear tire. I told the insurance adjuster about the issue, he told me they would have the car checked, but I don't think he or my insurance company had the car issue inspected or investigated. The accident seemed minor, but the other party is claiming bodily injury. Maybe you guys can see who has the car and get it checked. I have tried asking the Auction company who bought the car, but they would not release that information to me.
NHTSA complaint #11739470 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Midland, TXCrash1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
changed from outside lane to inside lane, when I tried to turn right to stay in the middle lane the steering wheel locked sending me into the left hand turn lane and then into a car that was in the next lane, hitting their left rear tire. I told the insurance adjuster about the issue, he told me they would have the car checked, but I don't think he or my insurance company had the car issue inspected or investigated. The accident seemed minor, but the other party is claiming bodily injury. Maybe you guys can see who has the car and get it checked. I have tried asking the Auction company who bought the car, but they would not release that information to me.
NHTSA complaint #11739470 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Midland, TXCrash
STEERING
Was changing lanes from the outside lane to middle lane, when I tried to turn the steering wheel to the right it locked and the car continued straight, crossing the left hand turn lane and it collided with another vehicle in the next lane. After the car came to a stop I again tried turning the steering wheel both Left and right and it wouldn't move. After the car was turned off and restarted the steering wheel would turn left of right. I believe the mechanism that connects from the ignition to the steering wheel must have released while I was driving - locking the steering wheel preventing me from turning the car and avoiding the accident. I asked the insurance adjuster to have the car checked for this issue and he said they would, but I think they ignored me and now the car has been actioned of last July. When I asked the auction company who bought it and told them about the issue, they refused to tell me any information about it. If you can. Please have the car checked and email me what you find.
NHTSA complaint #11739099 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 469,929 milesSpring Valley, CACrash2 injured
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2006 Scion XB. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, another vehicle crashed into the rear, pushing it with the impact into an intersection due to the other vehicle still accelerating while rear-ending her vehicle. The contact stated that the other vehicle had lifted the rear end of her vehicle and had almost driven under her. The contact stated that the other vehicle then backed up and went around her vehicle, and left the scene. The contact mentioned that the driver of the other vehicle was intoxicated. The contact stated that she called the police, and she was advised to drive the vehicle off the roadway. The contact stated that she was able to drive the vehicle to a nearby parking lot. The contact stated that her vehicle's rear bumper had dents and cracks, and the rear lift gate was damaged. The contact stated that a lower section of the rear bumper had fallen off. The contact stated that the air bag warning was illuminated but the air bags had not deployed. The contact stated that the police arrived and filed a report. The contact stated that the EMTs were on scene and had taken her blood pressure and also checked her passenger for any injuries. The contact was asked if she or her passenger wanted to be transported to the hospital. They both declined, and the contact was able to drive the vehicle to her destination. The contact stated that the following day she had a scheduled medical appointment and told the doctor that her neck was stiff and she had a headache. The contact stated that the passenger had also gone for medical attention and was complaining of neck stiffness and headaches. The contact stated that she had not yet taken the vehicle to be repaired or diagnosed. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 469,929.
NHTSA complaint #11678778 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
No accidents yet related to this issue, several close calls.
NHTSA complaint #11558369 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Steilacoom, WACrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
When braking, the accelerator had somehow stuck and moved me ahead instead of stopping and caused an accident; running into concrete posts in the parking lot, which by USAA standards, totaled my car; Actually it didn't, but because they didn't want to repair it the settlement totaled it, causing me lots of issues in finding transportation. This was not the first time. It has happened three times with this car. I never went back to the dealer (too far to find out if there was a fix for it, or a recall.) In searching for one, never found it.
NHTSA complaint #11503688 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Steilacoom, WACrash
SERVICE BRAKES
When braking, the accelerator had somehow stuck and moved me ahead instead of stopping and caused an accident; running into concrete posts in the parking lot, which by USAA standards, totaled my car; Actually it didn't, but because they didn't want to repair it the settlement totaled it, causing me lots of issues in finding transportation. This was not the first time. It has happened three times with this car. I never went back to the dealer (too far to find out if there was a fix for it, or a recall.) In searching for one, never found it.
NHTSA complaint #11503688 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 54,000 milesOAK Lawn, IL
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SCION XB. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE REAR DOOR HATCH, THE HANDLE FRACTURED FROM THE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. AN UNKNOWN DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. *TT CONSUMER STATED THIS MFG DEFAULT IS COMMON ON THIS VEHICLE. HANDLE PART SNAPS OFF FROM THE DOOR WHICH RESULTS IN THE BACK DOOR BEING UNABLE TO OPEN. PAID $150 TO REPLACE THE HANDLE.
NHTSA complaint #11243231 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 54,000 milesOAK Lawn, IL
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SCION XB. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE REAR DOOR HATCH, THE HANDLE FRACTURED FROM THE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. AN UNKNOWN DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. *TT CONSUMER STATED THIS MFG DEFAULT IS COMMON ON THIS VEHICLE. HANDLE PART SNAPS OFF FROM THE DOOR WHICH RESULTS IN THE BACK DOOR BEING UNABLE TO OPEN. PAID $150 TO REPLACE THE HANDLE.
NHTSA complaint #11243231 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ft.mohave, AZ
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DOOR LOCKS WILL UNLOCK HALF WAY UNABLE TO EXIT CAR. DOOR LOCKS WILL CLICK OPEN AND CLOSE INDEPENDENTLY WHILE DRIVING AND WHEN PARKED, USING KEY REMOTE TO LOCK CAR AND WHILE WALKING AWAY I HEAR CAR LOCKS CLICK. I WALK BACK TO CAR TO FIND ALL DOORS UNLOCKED? REAR HATCH HANDLE ASSEMBLY VERY FLIMSY. IS NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO PULL DOOR OPEN. MINE CAME OFF IN MY HAND SQUEEZING THE RELEASE THEN PULLING IT OPEN! CANNOT OPEN FROM OUTSIDE WITHOUT IT OR IN AN EMERGENCY. ALSO WITHOUT THE HANDLE THERE IS NO ILLUMINATION OF THE LICENSE PLATE WHICH GETS YOU PULLED OVER AND GETS YOU A TICKET!
NHTSA complaint #11235155 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ft.mohave, AZ
STRUCTURE:BODY
DOOR LOCKS WILL UNLOCK HALF WAY UNABLE TO EXIT CAR. DOOR LOCKS WILL CLICK OPEN AND CLOSE INDEPENDENTLY WHILE DRIVING AND WHEN PARKED, USING KEY REMOTE TO LOCK CAR AND WHILE WALKING AWAY I HEAR CAR LOCKS CLICK. I WALK BACK TO CAR TO FIND ALL DOORS UNLOCKED? REAR HATCH HANDLE ASSEMBLY VERY FLIMSY. IS NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO PULL DOOR OPEN. MINE CAME OFF IN MY HAND SQUEEZING THE RELEASE THEN PULLING IT OPEN! CANNOT OPEN FROM OUTSIDE WITHOUT IT OR IN AN EMERGENCY. ALSO WITHOUT THE HANDLE THERE IS NO ILLUMINATION OF THE LICENSE PLATE WHICH GETS YOU PULLED OVER AND GETS YOU A TICKET!
NHTSA complaint #11235155 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ft.mohave, AZ
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DOOR LOCKS WILL UNLOCK HALF WAY UNABLE TO EXIT CAR. DOOR LOCKS WILL CLICK OPEN AND CLOSE INDEPENDENTLY WHILE DRIVING AND WHEN PARKED, USING KEY REMOTE TO LOCK CAR AND WHILE WALKING AWAY I HEAR CAR LOCKS CLICK. I WALK BACK TO CAR TO FIND ALL DOORS UNLOCKED? REAR HATCH HANDLE ASSEMBLY VERY FLIMSY. IS NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO PULL DOOR OPEN. MINE CAME OFF IN MY HAND SQUEEZING THE RELEASE THEN PULLING IT OPEN! CANNOT OPEN FROM OUTSIDE WITHOUT IT OR IN AN EMERGENCY. ALSO WITHOUT THE HANDLE THERE IS NO ILLUMINATION OF THE LICENSE PLATE WHICH GETS YOU PULLED OVER AND GETS YOU A TICKET!
NHTSA complaint #11235155 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 174,000 milesSAN Marcos, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SCION XB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUSE BOX UNDERNEATH THE STEERING WHEEL WAS MALFUNCTIONING AND THE WIRE WAS HOT, WHICH CREATED A POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD. THE FAILURE ALSO CAUSED THE LIGHT SWITCH, MIRROR SWITCH, TRACTION CONTROL SWITCH, AIR BAGS, AND DOOR LOCKS NOT TO WORK AFTER THE FAILURE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 174,000.
NHTSA complaint #11194535 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fairfield, CA
SEATS
SEAT RELEASE BUTTON STAYS OPENED AND DOES NOT LOCK BACK UP. SAFETY ISSUE, BECAUSE THE SEAT WILL MOVE IF NOT LOCKED IN PLACE.
NHTSA complaint #11162809 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 180,000 milesFairfield, CA
STRUCTURE:BODY
TAKATA RECALL: VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. BACK TRUNK FAILED TO OPEN. TRUNK DOOR SWITCH RELEASE BUTTON COVER W/ SCREWS ARE HANGING ALONG WITH WIRE. BUTTON IS STUCK.
NHTSA complaint #11162807 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 160,000 milesFairfield, CA
VISIBILITY/WIPER
TAKATA RECALL: THE WINDSHIELD OFTER GETS HIT WITH ROCKS/PEBBLES AND CRACKS THE WINDSHIELD DUE TO THE FLATNESS AND ANGLE OF THE WINDOWS. WINDOW IS CONSTANTLY CRACKED.
NHTSA complaint #11162813 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 165,782 milesNashville, TN
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SCION XB. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THAT THE 02 SENSOR WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. TWO WEEKS AFTER THE REPAIR, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED SIMULTANEOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 165,782.
NHTSA complaint #11132691 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cleveland, TNCrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHILE BRAKING CAR STARTED TO SLID AND SUDDENLY ACCRETED WHAT SEEMED LIKE FULL THROTTLE. I MANAGED TO GET THE CAR IN PARK WHILE ENGINE WAS REVVING AND TIRED CONTINUED TO SPIN. I HAD TO TURN SWITCH OFF TO STOP CAR FROM LUNGING FORWARD AND TIRES SPINNING. ALL OF THIS HAPPENED ON A CITY STREET AND I TRIED TO TURN LEFT TO GET CAR OFF OF MAIN ROAD.
NHTSA complaint #11099179 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 62,000 milesOrlando, FL
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THE SPRING WHICH BRINGS THE GAS PEDAL BACK UP AFTER YOU PUSH IT, FELL OFF IT'S MOUNTING. SO WHEN YOU PUSH THE GAS, THE GAS STAYS PUSHED. I WENT TO THE DEALER AND THEY REINSTALLED THE SAME SPRING. BUT I FEEL THIS PART SHOULD BE MOUNTED MORE SECURELY. I FOUND OUT ABOUT THE PROBLEM WHILE MY CAR WAS IN "PARK" IN MY DRIVEWAY. HAD IT HAPPENED WHEN I WAS DRIVING, I COULD HAVE BEEN HURT OR KILLED. IS THIS A PATTERN, ARE DEALERSHIPS REQUIRED TO REPORT THIS. I DO NOT BELIEVE THERE WAS A RECALL PERTAINING TO THIS PROBLEM ON THIS VEHICLE. - THANK YOU [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #11097955 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 30,000 milesLynnwood, WA
VISIBILITY/WIPER
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SCION XB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LARGE CRACK ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WOULD FRACTURE ENTIRELY CAUSING INJURIES OR A CRASH WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
NHTSA complaint #11047923 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 62,000 milesPortland, OR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHEN I WAS PULLING UP TO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME AT A LIGHT, HAVING JUST EXITED A HIGHWAY, MY CAR ACCELERATED INSTEAD OF SLOWING TO A STOP. I WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO THE NEXT LANE OVER TO AVOID HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. LUCKILY THERE WERE NO CARS COMING OR IN THAT LANE ALREADY. I WAS NOT HURT NOR DID ANY DAMAGE. THIS IS ONE OF THREE INSTANCES OF UNINTENDED ACELERATION. THE OTHER TWO WERE WHILE PARKING. NO INJURY OR DAMAGE HAS OCCURRED WITH ANY OF THE INCIDENCES.
NHTSA complaint #11018712 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 150,000 milesYucca Valley, CACrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SCION XB. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED BECAUSE THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT'S GRANDDAUGHTER SUSTAINED SHOULDER, BACK, AND HEAD INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000. UPDATED 06/28/17*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKES AND THE AIR BAGS BOTH FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. UPDATED 09/20/2017
NHTSA complaint #10985429 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 150,000 milesYucca Valley, CACrash1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SCION XB. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED BECAUSE THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT'S GRANDDAUGHTER SUSTAINED SHOULDER, BACK, AND HEAD INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000. UPDATED 06/28/17*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKES AND THE AIR BAGS BOTH FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. UPDATED 09/20/2017
NHTSA complaint #10985429 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 98,000 milesSilver Spring, MD
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I WAS IN MOTION GOING ABOUT 35 MILES PER HOUR. I ACCELERATED RAPIDLY UP TO 40 MPH AND WHEN I EASED OFF THE GAS, THE CAR CONTINUED TO REV/ACCELERATE. I TRIED PUSHING THE BRAKE BUT THE CAR RESISTED. I CHANGED GEARS INTO NEUTRAL (I HAVE AN AUTOMATIC) AND THOUGH IT REVVED REALLY LOUDLY, WHEN I PUT IT BACK INTO DRIVE, IT WAS RESPONSIVE AGAIN TO THE GAS AND BRAKE.
NHTSA complaint #10957320 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 150 milesNEW Orleans, LA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
THERE IS A TSB FOR THE XA MODELS OF THIS SAME YEAR. MY VEHICLE HAS SAME DESIGN OF EMISION SYSTEM AS THE XA AND SEEMS TO BE THE SAME PROBLEM. THE FUEL FILLER NECK ALLOWS WATER TO INTRUDE INTO THE CHARCOAL CANISTER EVAP. SYSTEM AND THEREFORE CAUSING FAILURE OF THE SYSTEM.
NHTSA complaint #10939538 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.