2006 Scion Xb problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:windshield (93) · Visibility (48) · Vehicle Speed Control (25)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
195 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Equipment:other:labels 2010-02-03 · campaign 10V035000 · 271,417 vehicles
Defect: 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 2010-02-03 · campaign 10V036000 · 153,418 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Service bulletins (50)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:oil/Lubrication 2024-03-04 · T-PANT-2024-004- · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is to advise of various price adjustments that will affect toyota genuine motor oil and long life coolant, effective march 1, 2024. these products are ordered through the toyota complete maintenance care (tcmc) website.
Engine 2015-06-15 · POL14-12 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
toyota 2007-2015 camry,solara, corolla, corolla matrix, rav4, scion tc, xb: revised 5/19/ 2015 bulletin information involving warranty enhancement program regarding certain model vehicles extension due to excessive engine oil. *lj revised 4/30/2015. updated 08/31/2015. *lj updated 09/18/15.
Equipment 2015-05-26 · S-SB-0015-14 Rev · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sb: flash reprogramming allows the ecu software to be updated without replacing the ecu. flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ecus are released as field-fix procedures described in individual service bulletins. this bulletin details the techstream ecu flash reprogramming process and
Engine 2015-05-26 · S-SB-0015-14 Rev · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sb: flash reprogramming allows the ecu software to be updated without replacing the ecu. flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ecus are released as field-fix procedures described in individual service bulletins. this bulletin details the techstream ecu flash reprogramming process and
Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner 2015-05-13 · S-SB-0005-15 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ssb: the procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. refer to the applicable repair manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2015-05-13 · S-SB-0005-15 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ssb: the procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. refer to the applicable repair manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts.
Showing the 6 most recent of 50 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-05-22 · Unknown Or Other · 💥 crash“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 they would have the car checked, but i don't think he…”
2026-05-20 · Steering · 💥 crash“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 steering wheel both left and right and it wouldn't move…”
2025-08-06 · Air Bags · 469,929 mi · 💥 crash“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 lifted the rear end of her vehicle and had almost …”
2023-12-04 · Equipment:electrical:navigational System(Global Positioning System)“no accidents yet related to this issue, several close calls.…”
2023-01-25 · Vehicle Speed Control · 💥 crash“ 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 lots of issues in finding transportation. th…”
2019-08-12 · Structure:body:hood:hinge And Attachments · 54,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 scion xb. while attempting to open the rear door hatch, the handle fractured from the door. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. an unknown dealer was notified of the failure. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 54,000. the vin was unknown. *tt consumer stated this mfg default…”
2019-07-26 · Unknown Or Other“door locks will unlock half way unable to exit car. door locks will click open and close independently while driving and when parked, using key remote to lock car and while walking away i hear car locks click. i walk back to car to find all doors unlocked? rear hatch handle assembly very flimsy. is not strong enough to pull door open. mine came of…”
2019-04-08 · Electrical System:wiring:interior/Under Dash · 174,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 scion xb. the contact stated that the fuse box underneath the steering wheel was malfunctioning and the wire was hot, which created a possible fire hazard. the failure also caused the light switch, mirror switch, traction control switch, air bags, and door locks not to work after the failure. the dealer and manufacturer …”
2018-12-20 · Structure:body · 180,000 mi“takata recall: vehicle was stationary. back trunk failed to open. trunk door switch release button cover w/ screws are hanging along with wire. button is stuck.…”
2018-12-20 · Seats“seat release button stays opened and does not lock back up. safety issue, because the seat will move if not locked in place.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.