2006 Scion XB Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XB years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 253 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Scion XB. That ranks 2nd out of 13 XB model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility (145 complaints, 57%), typically at around 19,500 miles. Complaints mention 18 crashes, 10 injuries. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 253owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 18complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility problems | 145 | 57% | 19,500 | “windshield cracked” (23%) | $400 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 27 | 11% | 49,809 | — | — |
| Structure | 23 | 9% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 12 | 5% | 53,533 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 9 | 4% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 9 | 4% | 38,523 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 3% | 91,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 | 3% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 7 | 3% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 6 | 2% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 2% | 37,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 5 | 2% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 2% | 137,396 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 2% | 10,143 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 2% | 45,844 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 1% | 125,391 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 1% | 90,222 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 1% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 1% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 1% | 110,301 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1% | 6,700 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 0% | 150 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Scion XB recalls (5)
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.
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.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: 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."
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.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: 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.
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.
Vehicle speed control:cruise control
Problem: 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.
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.
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.
changed from outside lane to inside lane, when I tried to turn right to stay in the middle lane the steering wheel locked sending me into the left hand turn lane and then into a car that was in the next lane, hitting their left rear tire. I told the insurance adjuster about the issue, he told me…
Was changing lanes from the outside lane to middle lane, when I tried to turn the steering wheel to the right it locked and the car continued straight, crossing the left hand turn lane and it collided with another vehicle in the next lane. After the car came to a stop I again tried turning the…
The contact owns a 2006 Scion XB. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, another vehicle crashed into the rear, pushing it with the impact into an intersection due to the other vehicle still accelerating while rear-ending her vehicle. The contact stated that the other vehicle had…
No accidents yet related to this issue, several close calls.
When braking, the accelerator had somehow stuck and moved me ahead instead of stopping and caused an accident; running into concrete posts in the parking lot, which by USAA standards, totaled my car; Actually it didn't, but because they didn't want to repair it the settlement totaled it, causing me…
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 | 253 | 5 |
| 2005 XB | 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 2006 Scion XB?
Owners most often report visibility, vehicle speed control, structure problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 145 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Scion XB?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 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 2006 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.