2005 Scion XB Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XB years
- Far more complaints than other years 4th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 92 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Scion XB. That ranks 4th out of 13 XB model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (24 complaints, 26%), typically at around 75,500 miles. Complaints mention 15 crashes, 1 fire, 13 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 92owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 15complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Scion XB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 24 | 26% | 75,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 16 | 17% | 50,512 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 15 | 16% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 11 | 12% | 45,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 11% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 9% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 7 | 8% | 52,600 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 5% | 42,530 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 4% | 2,951 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 4% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 3% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 2% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 2% | 66,653 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2% | 154,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 2% | 50 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 1% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | 94,120 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | 35,800 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1% | 66,924 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Scion XB recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: 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.
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.
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.
See attached document for complaint.
I first reported the break, airbag, and acceleration failure on my brand new 2005 Scion XB on June 20, 2005. I only had the Daihatsu/ Toyota two week when a driver in front of me stopped short at a Yield sign forcing me to slam on my brakes. immediately heard the sound of metal snapping and the…
I rolled the car three times and almost died on [XXX]. The airbags did not deploy. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Takata recall, airbag
Rear sub frame where the rear axle mounting brackets are rust out. Also side rockers rot out due to poor drainage of plastic side skirts
Other Scion XB years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 XB | 6 | 2 |
| 2014 XB | 9 | 2 |
| 2013 XB | 14 | 2 |
| 2012 XB | 45 | 3 |
| 2011 XB | 54 | 5 |
| 2010 XB | 55 | 7 |
| 2009 XB | 140 | 10 |
| 2008 XB | 339 | 8 |
| 2007 XB | 3 | 3 |
| 2006 XB | 253 | 5 |
| 2005 | 92 | 1 |
| 2004 XB | 37 | 0 |
| 2003 XB | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Scion XB?
Owners most often report structure, visibility, air bags problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 24 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Scion XB?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Scion XB a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XB model years, the 2005 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.