2004 Scion XA Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XA years
- Not enough data 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Scion XA. That ranks 3rd out of 4 XA model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (3 complaints, 21%), typically at around 7,995 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 14owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Scion XA problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 21% | 7,995 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 21% | 31,089 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 21% | 53,600 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 14% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 14% | 49,750 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 7% | 93,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 7% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 7% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 7% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 7% | 113,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Scion XA recalls (1)
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Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Problem: 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.
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My mother in law hit a tree going 50 mph hitting the passenger side of her car into tree, airbags did not go off. Because the airbags did not deploy she suffered major head trauma that lead to her death. The impact was so severe her passenger side of car was bent in to drivers side and she suffered…
License plate is stolen over the night, while parked at 1200 lick av. San jose.
I just got home from work i was home 30 minutes. My son told me my car was cutting off an on. Grabbed my keys went outside an my was turning off an on ,started my car with the keys it started up, turned it off it came back on an it was idling hard then smoke started coming from engine popped my…
Driving home and hit another vehicle that was stopped. I was going approx. 40-45 mph. At the time of the accident. I rear ended a older cadillac, in my scion xa, the air bags never went off!!
During a routine drive home, i drove over rail road tracks and the car began to accelerate without my foot on the gas pedal. The car continued to accelerate with both feet on the break. I verified that the floor mat was not stuck on the pedal. I placed the car in neutral and the engine was still…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Scion XA?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, tires, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Scion XA?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Scion XA a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XA model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.