KnownCarProblems2006 Scion XB Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 253 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Scion XB, most often about the visibility and wipers (59% of complaints, typically around 20,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about XB model year since 2000 and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2006 Scion XB problems
Visibility and wipers
148 complaints · 59%Half of these problems showed up before 20,000 miles. Parts named most often: windshield, power window devices and controls, glass, side/rear, rear window wiper/washer.
My windshield suddenly has a crack going all the way across my windshield nothing has hit my windshield, the crack has started from the edge of the windshield and I have talked with other 2006 Scion owners that it has happened to. I need to be advised on what to do.
The windshield on my 2006 Scion XB cracked while the car was sitting in the driveway the temperature was about 68 degrees which was what it had been most of the week. No extreme temperatures at night. This has been a very common problem on this model and is a safety issue for which a recall should be issued.
Speed control
27 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles. Parts named most often: cruise control.
Today, 3/19/10 at around 9:30 a.m. I was driving my 2006 toyota Scion home from the dentists office. Nearing the top of a hill my throttle stuck in the full position and the brake pedal failed to depress. I put the transmission in neutral, the engine revved at high speed, I returned the transmission to drive and the…
On 4 separate incidents, my car accelerated on it's own while sitting still. The last incident was on march 23rd while I was sitting still in a mcdonald's drive thru. My foot was on the brake and the car suddenly acted as if I had stepped fully down on the gas pedal. I had to really push my foot down on the brake to…
Body and structure
23 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 56,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
2006 toyota Scion XB rear hatch release. It broke without any faulty use. The toyota replacement is not substantial enough to repair the problem. The broken part interferes with the plate lights, the electric hatch release and allows exhaust fumes to enter vehicle through normally covered holes. I just want to list my…
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. Consumer…
Electrical
12 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 53,500 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, wiring.
Driver side electric door lock failed to fully unlock door mechanism, manual door lock mechanisms (interior pull & exterior key) ineffective, door does not unlock or unlatch (open) when interior handle pulled, occupant (driver) unable to exit vehicle.
The door locks failed to operate. I was trapped inside and could not open the doors. The key was also prevented from unlocking the doors. After considerable effort I was able to unlock a rear door and exit there. Later I could neither lock or unlock any of the doors. The car was parked. It did not matter if the engine…
Brakes
10 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 51,500 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
Today, 3/19/10 at around 9:30 a.m. I was driving my 2006 toyota Scion home from the dentists office. Nearing the top of a hill my throttle stuck in the full position and the brake pedal failed to depress. I put the transmission in neutral, the engine revved at high speed, I returned the transmission to drive and the…
Accelerated (took off) while driving at highway speed (5 incidences)...originally I thought it was a problem with my aftermarket cruise control. I called dealership and reported that they should not recommend aftermarket cruise at the time...they claimed no other problems. After 2nd incidence cruise control was…
Doors and locks
9 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 65,000 miles. Parts named most often: doors.
The handle for the back hatch on my 2006 Scion XB has broken. It is still connected by the wires. The handle is very flimsy and there is nothing else to grab onto when trying to open the hatch. I haven't gotten it into the dealer yet, so I don't know how much it will be to fix.
Driver side electric door lock failed to fully unlock door mechanism, manual door lock mechanisms (interior pull & exterior key) ineffective, door does not unlock or unlatch (open) when interior handle pulled, occupant (driver) unable to exit vehicle.
Other or unspecified
9 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 38,500 miles.
I was driving very slowly in a parking lot and had braked at a 3 way. I turned slowly with my foot gently on the gas pedal to go into a parking space and the car suddenly accelerated and went into the abutment of the parking space. I was able to brake.
Jan 24 2006 I was driving to work (around 45 MPH) in my 2006 toyota Scion and my windshield started to crack. I pulled over to see if it was cracking because of some type of impact (say a rock), or just looking to see what was happening. And at the time I did not see anything but the 6-7 inch cracking of my…
Fuel system
8 complaints · 3%Half of these problems showed up before 27,500 miles. Parts named most often: fuel injection system.
Tl contact owns a 2006 toyota Scion XB. The contact was driving approximately 35 MPH on normal road conditions. The vehicle stability control, trac off and the check engine warning light indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. There was a strong odor of fuel outside of the vehicle. The warning indicator…
The contact owns a 2006 Scion XB. The contact stated the check engine, vsr and trac off lights illuminated constantly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated the leak detection pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The contact will be responsible for paying the repair cost of $500 . The vehicle was not…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2006 Scion XB recalls
Equipment: labels
Risk: This does not meet the standard requirements.
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. Dealers will also correct the owner's manual. The safety recall began on may 27, 2010. Owners may contact gulf states toyota at 713-580-3300.
Full defect summary
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.
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.
Equipment: labels
Risk: Incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels could result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners and provide them with a new, accurate label to be installed over the inaccurate label free of charge. The safety recall began on august 18, 2009. Owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371.
Full defect summary
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."
Speed control: vehicle speed control
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.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and/or replace the speed control module. The recall began on february 28, 2007. Owners may contact southeast toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Full defect summary
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.
Speed control: cruise control
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.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and/or replace the speed control module. The recall began on march 7, 2007. Owners may contact gst at 1-800-444-1074.
Full defect summary
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.
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 2006 Scion XB
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Scion XB?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: visibility and wipers (148 complaints, typically around 20,000 miles); speed control (27 complaints, typically around 50,000 miles); body and structure (23 complaints, typically around 56,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2006 Scion XB have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 3, 2010 (equipment). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2006 a bad year for the Scion XB?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about XB model year since 2000, with 253 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.