Major Problems with 2005 Scion xB Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2005 Scion xB

2005 Scion xB AIR BAGS Victims: 1 Mileage: 154000 miles

2005 Scion xB AIR BAGS Victims: 1 Mileage: 29888 miles

2005 Scion xB SEATS Victims: 1 Mileage: 35800 miles

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Problems with BODY, AIR BAGS and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Scion xB owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
BODY > STRUCTURE trunk latch broke off when trying to open. made very flimpse and will not withstand regular use. *tr...	15 ~ 82388 miles
AIR BAGS dt*: the contact stated the airbags did not deploy during a collision. the vehicle was side swiped then hit a...	13 ~ 73143 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM several lights turn on console due to technical recall. dealership did not fix issue due to lights not being on....	9 ~ 45418 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY we have a 2005 scion xb we have had to have the windshield replaced twice so far due to cracks...	9 ~ 14390 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL on 4 jan 2006 my daughter was driving a toyota scion xb 2005. she attempted to stop behind a vehicle...	9 ~ 50699 miles
VISIBILITY i have a 2005 scion xb i have had to have the windshield replaced so far due to cracks caused...	6 ~ 33419 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES rear door latch assembly came completely off disconnected from car door when engaging latch and pulling up in an attempt	4 ~ 46525 miles
STRUCTURE glass roof/sunroof assembly constantly creaks and pops. taken to dealership and tsb performed noises went away for approximately 2 weeks...	4 ~ 53750 miles
TIRES two patches on passenger side from tire only seem to be showing wear beyond normal use. first patch is 5...	3 ~ 20000 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING my scion sb has had the rear hatch lock and lighting with license plate break 5 times scion dealer did	3 ~ 1967 miles
SEAT BELTS ***attention* *scion xb seat belts very dangerous for little kids******* rear driver side seat belts locking to the point of...	3 ~ 83687 miles
ENGINE i own 2005 scion xb first incident -thursday evening 6:30 pm july 11 2013 in martinez california i was driving...	2 ~ 66653 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL vehicle stability control traction control check engine have all lit up. this first occurred in september 2007 the dealership had...	2 ~ 56000 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the vehicle stability control traction control check engine light have come on and remained on. the light was temporarily deactivated...	2 ~ 46500 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the vehicle stability control traction control check engine light have come on and remained on. the light was temporarily deactivated...	2 ~ 18000 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i was driving southbound on delaware state highway 1 towards ocean city maryland maintained a constant speed of 50 mph...	2 ~ 22500 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER passenger side front seat belt (may apply to rear belts as well) retractor does not function properly. the belts appear...	2 ~ 25 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt: the brake system (not abs) failed. she was not getting a warning sign when the brakes were going bad....	2 ~ 77500 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING there is a driving problem with a new car when starting it with a cold engine. the vehicle bucks and...	2 ~ 30088 miles
SERVICE BRAKES accident involved on hwy traveling 65 -70 miles rainy conditions car was in motion and skidded a unknown length hitting...	1 ~ 154000 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2005 scion xb. the contact stated that the rear hatchback handle fractured causing the other...	1 ~ 94120 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > TAILGATE > BODY the tailgate "handle" release broke of in my hands without even pulling on it on my 2005 toyota scion xb....	1 ~ 59000 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY by 2011 both back windows inoperable (motor burned out due to electrical issues) and i am having issues with the...	1
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl*the contact owns a 2005 scion xb. the contact stated that the latch on the rear of the vehicle snapped...	1 ~ 70000 miles
VALVE > TIRES experienced a flat tire today due to a tire valve stem cracking at the base of my 2005 scion xb.	1 ~ 24000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC brakes failed for seconds in freezing weather then brakes returned this loss of power in the brakes has happened infrequently...	1 ~ 66924 miles
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE plastic rear tailgate handle broke off under normal wear and tear circumstances when attempting to open. apparent design defect whereby...	1 ~ 70500 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER while entering a freeway with full acceleration the gas pedal stuck. the car was out of control and after applying...	1 ~ 40000 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES two patches on passenger side from tire only seem to be showing wear beyond normal use. first patch is 5...	1 ~ 36000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i was driving my 2005 scion xb to my office. as i slowed down and turned into a parking space...	1 ~ 65000 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota scion xb. while driving 25 mph the contact attempted to accelerate and the accelerator...	1 ~ 89700 miles
EQUIPMENT 2005 scion xb we have had to put three windshields in four sets of tires and now the speedometer went...	1
SEATS i was a passenger in the back seat of my '05 scion when we were rear ended at low impact...	1 ~ 35800 miles
AUTOMATIC (ASC) > ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL the vehicle stability control traction control check engine light have come on and remained on. the light was temporarily deactivated...	1 ~ 36000 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota scion xb. while driving at various speeds the tip of the muffler would sporadically...	1 ~ 27320 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE while opening the rear hatch door the handle snapped and no longer can be used to open the door. the...	1
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC (1) cornering hard at high speed (45-60 mph) (2) my 2005 scion xb's abs system applies the brakes without my...	1 ~ 50000 miles
LATCH > TAILGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES subject: 2005 scion xb structural safety item after purchase of the above automobile it was discovered there is no mechanical...	1
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY the driver door detent on the 2005 scion xb vin jtlk324154008954 does not hold on a modest incline creating a...	1 ~ 6097 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the first night that i drove it i was in the hilly country and noticed what i thought was a...	1
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS passenger side front seat belt (may apply to rear belts as well) retractor does not function properly. the belts appear...	1 ~ 50 miles
LOCK > TRUNK LID > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES the rear truck release of the scion xb's fail four times since purchase in 2005 and toyota says its not	1 ~ 1 miles
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE the rear truck release of the scion xb's fail four times since purchase in 2005 and toyota says its not	1 ~ 1 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the scion tc with a manual transmission has a major flaw when the engine is cold and driven slowly. the...	1 ~ 250 miles

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