Major Problems with 2006 Scion xB Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2006 Scion xB

2006 Scion xB MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Victims: 2

2006 Scion xB SUSPENSION Victims: 1 Mileage: 32000 miles

2006 Scion xB STEERING Victims: 1 Mileage: 73000 miles

Browse 2006 Scion xB complaints by category

Problems with WINDSHIELD, VISIBILITY and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Scion xB owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY due to the upright position of the windshield a small rock can cause stars which lead to multiple leader cracks....	93 ~ 14085 miles
VISIBILITY tl *- the contact stated that while traveling at 25 mph and turning toward the sun the sun isor did...	50 ~ 22144 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota scion xb. the contact stated that the vehicle accelerated to 10 mph without warning....	24 ~ 52180 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE rear right lip of the bumper fell off while driving. *tr...	11 ~ 64300 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota scion xb. while driving approximately 20 to 50 mph the headlights dimmed and visibility...	10 ~ 40507 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER jan 24 2006 i was driving to work (around 45 mph) in my 2006 toyota scion and my windshield started...	8 ~ 39135 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES the handle for the back hatch on my 2006 scion xb has broken. it is still connected by the wires....	7 ~ 67215 miles
STRUCTURE dt*: the contact stated there are numerous rust spots located on the lift gate and front passenger side door frame....	7 ~ 45357 miles
AIR BAGS i own a 2006 toyota scion xb. this vehicle was the #2 vehicle in a 4 car collision. as such...	6 ~ 64167 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota scion xb. while driving approximately 20 to 50 mph the headlights dimmed and visibility...	6 ~ 48903 miles
POWER TRAIN 2006 toyota scion xb. consumer states intermittent problems. vehicle stalling surging and transmission not shifting up or down. *tgw the...	5 ~ 35171 miles
SERVICE BRAKES tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota scion xb. the contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle the...	4 ~ 145482 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING engine: on wednesday february 12 2010 my 2006 scion xb while driving on the freeway at approx 70mph. my engine...	4 ~ 27825 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER had vehicle for a year when my windshield cracked for the first time. a year later another crack appeared. i...	4 ~ 67922 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC depressing brake pedal quickly to take a turn actual brake response delayed missed corner. this occurred two times. *nm...	4 ~ 19155 miles
STEERING my 2008 scion xb lost power steering as i was driving it. fortunately i was able to pull the vehicle...	3 ~ 105912 miles
ENGINE the back hatch door handle looks like it is melted and very sticky. needs to be replaced. also when i...	3 ~ 83594 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota scion xb. the contact stated that the rear door handle detached from the...	3 ~ 24000 miles
SEAT BELTS tl*the contact owns a 2006 scion xb. the contact stated that the drivers seat belt retractor broke causing her to...	3 ~ 87404 miles
EQUIPMENT my car has several defects. i have a 2006 toyota scion. i purchase this car from carmax but they tell...	3 ~ 25033 miles
SEATS the driver seat suddenly went back skipping multiple seat settings. luckily i am fairly strong (as well as the steering...	2 ~ 32500 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL my 2008 scion xb lost power steering as i was driving it. fortunately i was able to pull the vehicle...	2 ~ 110301 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY 2006 scion xb found windshield cracked after leaving the car parked. the crack was not there in the morning but...	2 ~ 25100 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE rear right lip of the bumper fell off while driving. *tr...	2 ~ 12000 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota scion xb. while driving approximately 20 to 50 mph the headlights dimmed and visibility...	2 ~ 750 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES car doors lock when ignition is turned on. if you try to get out of the car without waiting for...	2
FRONT > SUSPENSION clicking sound when turning acceleration from a stop or when stopping. dealer found front suspension hard ware loose tie rod	2 ~ 28450 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HOOD > BODY tl* the contact owns a 2006 scion xb. while attempting to open the rear door hatch the handle fractured from...	1 ~ 54000 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2006 scion xb. the contact stated that the fuse box underneath the steering wheel was...	1 ~ 174000 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM there is a tsb for the xa models of this same year. my vehicle has same design of emision system...	1 ~ 150 miles
SUSPENSION wife was driving home hit a parked car driving at 25mph. no air bag was deployed suffered brusing to chest	1 ~ 32000 miles
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota scion xb. the contact stated the rear liftegate would not release and open...	1 ~ 70000 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i have a toyota 2006 scion xb that i purchased new and am extremely fond of it. in march of...	1 ~ 78000 miles
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY toyota scion xb 2006: windshield has been cracking ongoing beginning 2 weeks after i purchased this car. toyota/scion refuses to...	1 ~ 2000 miles
OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL > OTHER > EQUIPMENT l shaped crack on windshield of my 2006 scion xb. had the windshield replaced and one week later the	1 ~ 48015 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 1) general use of vehicle. 2) when using right hand side direction indicator during canceling either by hand or automatically...	1 ~ 13000 miles
HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS i own a 2006 scion xb release series 3.0 envy green and the head rest monitors that came from factory...	1
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY i own a 2006 scion xb and approximately 1 year ago had the accelerated stick to the floor mat after...	1
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT accelerated (took off) while driving at highway speed (5 incidences)...originally i thought it was a problem with my aftermarket cruise...	1 ~ 15000 miles
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota scion xb. while driving approximately 20 to 50 mph the headlights dimmed and visibility...	1 ~ 400 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota scion xb. while driving approximately 20 to 50 mph the headlights dimmed and visibility...	1 ~ 400 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY tl *- the contact owns a 2006 toyota scion. while driving at 60 mph the contact opened the windows and...	1 ~ 1300 miles
TIRES first time it happen was 6/06 second time it happened 1/26/07. i have a new scion bought it from valley...	1
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*- the contac complained against toyota. the contact owns a 2006 scion xb special edition she purchased in march 2006....	1
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC emergency stop depressed brake pedal looked in rear view to see vehicle driver behind not looking forward released brake pedal...	1 ~ 10143 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN sometimes when i need quick response power from the engine it doesn't not have power to accelerate. i have to...	1 ~ 150 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE sometimes when i need quick response power from the engine it doesn't not have power to accelerate. i have to...	1 ~ 150 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT due to the upright position of the windshield a small rock can cause stars which lead to multiple leader cracks....	1 ~ 5000 miles
COLUMN > STEERING bought new 2006 toyota xb feb 14 2006 may 10 steering column froze....while making turn. hit curb...called toyota they sent...	1 ~ 4500 miles
LINKAGES > STEERING clicking sound when turning acceleration from a stop or when stopping. dealer found front suspension hard ware loose tie rod	1 ~ 23900 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING clicking sound when turning acceleration from a stop or when stopping. dealer found front suspension hard ware loose tie rod	1 ~ 23900 miles

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