2005 Scion Xb recalls and problems

The 2005 Scion Xb has 1 recall and 92 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is structure.

2005 Scion Xb
Photo: 2005 Scion Xb by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2005 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 13 Xb model years — 4th most.

1recalls
92complaints
15crashes
1fires
13injuries
59,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Equipment

Feb 3, 2010 · NHTSA campaign 10V035000 · 271,417 vehicles

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.

Original NHTSA wording

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.

Original NHTSA wording

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Structure24
Visibility16
Air Bags15
Electrical System11
Engine10
Vehicle Speed Control10
Latches/locks/linkages7
Service Brakes6
Seat Belts5
Exterior Lighting4

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2005: 6 complaints20052006: 8 complaints2007: 6 complaints20072008: 11 complaints2009: 6 complaints20092010: 16 complaints162011: 8 complaints20112012: 4 complaints2013: 7 complaints20132014: 4 complaints2015: 4 complaints20152016: 2 complaints2017: 2 complaints20172018: 4 complaints2019: 1 complaints20192023: 1 complaints2024: 2 complaints20242

2005 vs. other Scion Xb years

2003: 1 complaints20032004: 37 complaints2005: 92 complaints20052006: 253 complaints2007: 3 complaints20072008: 339 complaints3392009: 140 complaints20092010: 55 complaints2011: 54 complaints20112012: 46 complaints2013: 14 complaints20132014: 9 complaints2015: 6 complaints20156

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2005. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2005 Scion Xb have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2005 Scion Xb, the latest from Feb 3, 2010 (equipment). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Scion Xb?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention structure (24), visibility (16), air bags (15). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.