Scion XA Problems by Year
NHTSA has 125 owner complaints and 5 safety recalls on file for the Scion XA, across 4 model years (2004–2007). The 2006 model year has the most complaints (71). The most reported problem area overall is air bags.
Scion XA years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No XA model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Scion XA problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 33 | 3 | 14 |
| Electrical System | 13 | 3 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 3 | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 12 | 2 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| Visibility | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Power Train | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 2 | 4 |
| Equipment | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Steering | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Structure | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Scion XA model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 XA | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2006 XA | 71 | 5 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2005 XA | 40 | 2 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2004 XA | 14 | 1 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Scion XA years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2006 (71), 2005 (40), 2004 (14). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Scion XA?
Air Bags, with 33 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Scion XA have?
5 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.