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2005 Scion XBProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 92 owner complaints about the 2005 Scion XB, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 18, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 Scion XB has problems
92 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
24Structure1 crash/fire/injury
16Visibility
15Air bags8 crash/fire/injury
11Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
10Vehicle speed control6 crash/fire/injury
8Engine and engine cooling
7Latches/locks/linkages
5Seat belts
4Tires
2012 other systems6 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 24 | 1 |
| Visibility | 16 | 0 |
| Air bags | 15 | 8 |
| Electrical system | 11 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 10 | 6 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 8 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 7 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 5 | 1 |
| Tires | 4 | 0 |
| 12 other systems | 20 | 6 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2005 Scion XB recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Scion.
Mileage at failure
When do structure problems start?
76kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 20 structure complaints. 70% were reported before 100,000 miles.
3under 30k miles14under 100k miles6100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2005 vs. every other XB year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the XB median. How we score
'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What XB owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
REAR SUB FRAME WHERE THE REAR AXLE MOUNTING BRACKETS ARE RUST OUT. ALSO SIDE ROCKERS ROT OUT DUE TO POOR DRAINAGE OF PLASTIC SIDE SKIRTS
THE HANDLE TO THE HATCH BROKE OFF SO MANY TIMES AFTER PROPERLY BEING REPAIRED WE INSTALLED A STRAP HANDLE TO THE HATCH SO THAT WE ONLY NEED TO TOUCH THE BUTTON AND PULL THE STRAP. THE DAMAGED HANDLE WOULD PREVENT THE HATCH FROM SHUTTING PROPERLY. THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS WILL SUDDENLY BLOW FUSES AND…
THE POWER DOOR LOCKS AND WINDOWS WORK SPORADICALLY. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR AT LEAST 7 YEARS. SOMETIMES THE DOOR LOCK WON'T UNLOCK MANUALLY EITHER. THE WINDOWS SEEM LIKE THEY RUN OUT OF POWER AND THE BACK PASSENGER ONE STOPPED GOING DOWN.
Own a 2005 XB?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.