KnownCarProblems2005 Scion XA Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 40 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Scion XA, most often about the air bags (35% of complaints, typically around 109,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about XA model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2005 Scion XA problems
Air bags
14 complaints · 35%Half of these problems showed up before 109,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
On september 9, 2015 after starting the car at a store - the airbag light (SRS light) came on and stayed on . The owners manual said to contact toyota immediately or take the car in to a dealer. I called stevinson toyota/Scion in aurora, co where the car was purchased 10 years ago. The first available service…
Airbag indicator light has been on for a few years. Vehicle has never been in an accident. Was told dealership wouldn't cover to repair & that I must've been involved in an accident & that as long as the light is on that my airbags would not deploy if in a wreck. What a shame since I did pay extra for side curtain…
Visibility and wipers
6 complaints · 15%Parts named most often: power window devices and controls, rearview mirrors/devices, glass, side/rear, sun/moon roof assembly.
The contact owns a 2005 toyota Scion XA. The contact stated that she attempted to close the front driver's side window but to no avail. The contact stated that she had to continue to hit the switch in order to get the window to close completely. The contact called the dealer and stated that she needed to bring the…
The contact owns a 2005 Scion XA. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the entire sun roof exploded including the glass frame. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
Speed control
5 complaints · 13%Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
Dt: the contact owns a 2005 toyota avalon. Accelerator stuck to the floor. Went for a pretty fast ride, kicked it a couple of times, and then it did a nose dive. After the contact got vehicle started it stopped, it was the accelerator pedal. The vehicle's mileage was 7,800 . No crashes were reported . No police…
Tl contact owns a 2005 toyota Scion XA. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle accelerated aggressively. The contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to slow down. The gear was shifted into neutral and the vehicle slowed down. The failure occurred without warning. The failure recurred on a…
Wheels and tires
4 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: rim, sidewall.
On a road doing 50 MPH when the car started to vibrate. Started to slow down, when the left rear tire blow out and cause the lost of control, crashing into the guide rail. The car is now in the body shop for repairs.
Premature tire wear - failed road inspection all four runflat tires at 24,000 miles couldn't bring up vehicle for a toyota sienna 2005 all wheel drive with dunlop runflat tires. All 4 tires not usable at 24,000 miles dunlop p225/60r17 dsst runflat tires.
Electrical
4 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: ignition.
On august 20, 2005 I was parking my Scion tc 2005 in my driveway, when all of a sudden the car automatically accelerated. The car took off as if it were possessed. I tried to control the vehicle with my steering wheel, and avoided hitting my house and my basketball poll. Slamming the brakes didn't work, and eventually…
On june 15, 2009 I was parking my 2005 toyota Scion XA in my parking space at work. All of a sudden my car accelerated and the engine raced and took off over the bumper into the wall. I was unable to control the car because the brakes totally failed. When I pressed the brakes they just went all the way to the…
Brakes
4 complaints · 10%On june 15, 2009 I was parking my 2005 toyota Scion XA in my parking space at work. All of a sudden my car accelerated and the engine raced and took off over the bumper into the wall. I was unable to control the car because the brakes totally failed. When I pressed the brakes they just went all the way to the…
I have noticed the same brake issue with my 2005 Scion (toyota) XA at least twice, as reported on the news this morning about the toyota prius. I was approaching a red light @ sunrise blvd and folsom blvd. And applied the brakes as I was going over a couple of sets of train tracks. The vehicle felt like I was…
Steering
3 complaints · 8%On june 15, 2009 I was parking my 2005 toyota Scion XA in my parking space at work. All of a sudden my car accelerated and the engine raced and took off over the bumper into the wall. I was unable to control the car because the brakes totally failed. When I pressed the brakes they just went all the way to the…
We have changed the left and right side wheel shaft bearings 5 times. The bearings last about 5000 miles then have to be replaced. This is a constant problem.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2005 Scion XA recalls
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Risk: If the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners unintentionally deploy, it can increase the risk of a crash. If the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners are deactivated, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the SRS ecu, and if necessary, replace the air bag control module, free of charge. The recall began december 21, 2018. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is j0w.
Full defect summary
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.
Equipment: labels
Risk: A driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall began on may 27, 2010. Owners may contact southeast toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2005 Scion XA
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Scion XA?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (14 complaints, typically around 109,000 miles); visibility and wipers (6 complaints); speed control (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2005 Scion XA have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 1, 2018 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2005 a bad year for the Scion XA?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about XA model year since 2000, with 40 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Scion XA years
- 2005
- 2006