Major Problems with 2005 Scion xA Derived from Complaints & Recalls


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Worst 3 complaints of 2005 Scion xA

2005 Scion xA AIR BAGS Victims: 4

2005 Scion xA MID/REAR ASSEMBLY Victims: 3

2005 Scion xA SIDEWALL Victims: 1

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Problems with AIR BAGS, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL and STEERING are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Scion xA owners.

Problem Category Number of Problems
AIR BAGS
tl*-the contact own a 2005 toyota scion xa. the contact was driving 70 mph when her front wheel went off...
11
~ 67949 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota scion xa. while driving approximately 30 mph the vehicle accelerated aggressively. the contact depressed...
4
~ 54000 miles
STEERING
on june 15 2009 i was parking my 2005 toyota scion xa in my parking space at work. all of...
3
~ 53007 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
on august 20 2005 i was parking my scion tc 2005 in my driveway when all of a sudden the...
3
~ 18507 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
on june 15 2009 i was parking my 2005 toyota scion xa in my parking space at work. all of...
2
~ 17533 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
i have noticed the same brake issue with my 2005 scion (toyota) xa at least twice as reported on the...
2
~ 650 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS
airbag did not deploy during a head-on collision. my car was traveling at 40 mph when struck by a 1/2
2
~ 1500 miles
TIRES
premature tire wear - failed road inspection all four runflat tires at 24 000 miles couldn't bring up vehicle for...
2
~ 12366 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY
driving at moderate speed with the windows down makes very loud low-pitch noises inside the cab that are somewhat painful...
2
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY
tl* the contact owns a 2005 scion xa. while driving approximately 60 mph the entire sun roof exploded including the...
1
~ 120000 miles
SUSPENSION
we have changed the left and right side wheel shaft bearings 5 times. the bearings last about 5000 miles then
1
~ 110000 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER
tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota scion xa. the contact stated that she attempted to close the front driver's...
1
~ 89200 miles
SEAT BELTS
my daughter was involved in an auto accident involving her 2005 toyota scion xa. she applied brakes as she was...
1
~ 45000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
my daughter was involved in an auto accident involving her 2005 toyota scion xa. she applied brakes as she was...
1
~ 45000 miles
LABELS > OTHER > EQUIPMENT
the power windows are defective. they break down easily. cannot use the windows because they don't work. the cost to
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
in june 2009 i was coasting into my parking space at work when all of a sudden my 2005 toyota...
1
~ 30000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
on june 15 2009 i was parking my 2005 toyota scion xa in my parking space at work. all of...
1
~ 35000 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota scion xa. the contact noticed that the engine warning light would consistently illuminate on...
1
~ 37200 miles
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
the toyota corolla sport 2005 has an ongoing problem with the starter. there is a prolonged cranking problem and toyota...
1
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
dt: the contact owns a 2005 toyota avalon. accelerator stuck to the floor. went for a pretty fast ride kicked...
1
~ 7800 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
we were involved in an auto accident in my toyota prius. the accident actually involved 2 collisions. the first collision...
1
MID/REAR ASSEMBLY > SEATS
we were involved in an auto accident in my toyota prius. the accident actually involved 2 collisions. the first collision...
1
SIDEWALL > TIRES
on a road doing 50 mph when the car started to vibrate. started to slow down when the left rear...
1
RIM > WHEELS
enkei wheel rim bent and tire and wheel need to be replaced. car not in accident and i had a...
1
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
complaint-2005 toyota highlander: unsafe operation this vehicle has a "fly by wire" computer system that is causing hazardous unexpected engine...
1
~ 299 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY
dt: consumer states: head rest is too big and the back windshield is too small. when changing lanes or looking...
1
~ 300 miles
HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS
dt: consumer states: head rest is too big and the back windshield is too small. when changing lanes or looking...
1
~ 300 miles
INTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY
inside rearview mirror intrudes on my line of sight through the front windshield blocking view of cars and pedestrians approaching
1

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