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2006 Scion XBProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 253 owner complaints about the 2006 Scion XB, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 22, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Scion XB has problems
253 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
145Visibility
27Vehicle speed control7 crash/fire/injury
23Structure1 crash/fire/injury
12Electrical system
9Latches/locks/linkages
7Fuel system, gasoline
7Steering
7Air bags
6Power train
4314 other systems7 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 145 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 27 | 7 |
| Structure | 23 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 12 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 9 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 7 | 0 |
| Steering | 7 | 4 |
| Air bags | 7 | 5 |
| Power train | 6 | 0 |
| 14 other systems | 43 | 7 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2006 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.
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Risk. A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Risk. INCORRECT LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING OVERLOADED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Vehicle speed control
Risk. A CRASH COULD BE CAUSE IN THE EVENT THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT ALLOW THE ENGINE TO RETURN TO IDLE ON THE FIRST DEPRESSION OF THE "ON/OFF" SWITCH.
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Vehicle speed control: cruise control
Risk. A CRASH COULD BE CAUSE IN THE EVENT THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT ALLOW THE ENGINE TO RETURN TO IDLE ON THE FIRST DEPRESSION OF THE "ON/OFF" SWITCH.
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 visibility problems start?
19kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 106 visibility complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.
72under 30k miles106under 100k miles0100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2006 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 visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
OUT OF NO WHERE; NO TREES, NO TRUCKS IN FRONT OF ME OR ANY OTHER VEHICLES, ON A CLEAR DAY, MY WINDSHIELD MADE A LOUD POP NOISE AND IT CRACKED FROM THE TOP PASSENGER SIDE EDGE TO THE CENTER OF THE WINDSHIELD. IT SLOWLY CREEPED ACROSS TO THE MID-LINE OF VISIBILITY ON THE DRIVER SIDE OVER THE NEXT 24…
HAD VEHICLE FOR A YEAR WHEN MY WINDSHIELD CRACKED FOR THE FIRST TIME. A YEAR LATER ANOTHER CRACK APPEARED. I DID RESEARCH AND IT SEEMS LIKE THIS MODEL IN PARTICULAR HAD WINDSHIELD PROBLEMS AND CONTINUOUSLY CRACKED EASILY. I BELIEVE THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE AS IT AFFECTS VISIBILITY TREMENDOUSLY…
PROBLEM #1: FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED. I REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD AND IT CRACKED AGAIN ON THE REPLACEMENT. A SMALL PEBBLE HIT THE WINDSHIELD WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY THAT CAUSED IT TO CRACK. PROBLEM #2: REAR HATCH HANDLE BROKE WHEN IT WAS USED. I OPENED THE REAR HATCH HANDLE AND THE PLASTIC PIECE…
Own a 2006 XB?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.