2005 Scion XA Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XA years
- Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Scion XA. That ranks 2nd out of 4 XA model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (14 complaints, 35%), typically at around 108,960 miles. Complaints mention 13 crashes, 12 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 40owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 13complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 14 | 35% | 108,960 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 13% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 13% | 60,150 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 10% | 14,020 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 8% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 8% | 18,216 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 5% | 300 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 5% | 17,533 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 5% | 650 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 3% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 3% | 37,200 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 3% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 3% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 3% | 299 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 3% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 3% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 3% | 89,200 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Scion XA recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: 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.
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.
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.
The air bag light has been trigger on and won't go off. Nov 1, 2018 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.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SCION XA. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND THE DRIVER FELT A VIBRATION COMING FROM THE ENGINE. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT DROVE TO HERRIN-GEAR TOYOTA (6100 INTERSTATE 55 NORTH FRONTAGE RD, JACKSON, MS 39211…
The airbag indicator light came on and will not go off
I am an older gal with no car...my daughter gave me her car so i could take my 95 year old mom around. One day the airbag light came on. I took it in and the man said it would be $700.00. I don't have any extra money. Today i saw the takata airbag recall on television. I called toyota..they said…
I was pulling into a parking space, going slowly. All of a sudden, the car accelerated. It jumped the curb, took out a trash can, passed between 2 steel poles (meant to protect the building), took out a tree, hit the building, finally stopping at another tree. I was trying to brake the whole time…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Scion XA?
Owners most often report air bags, vehicle speed control, visibility problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 14 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Scion XA?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.