2005 Scion xB
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 92
- Recalls
- 7
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Structure
Campaigns on file for 2005
None on file
26% of complaints
Complaints per year
2005: 92 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 37 |
| 2005 | 92 |
| 2006 | 253 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2008 | 339 |
| 2009 | 140 |
| 2010 | 55 |
| 2011 | 54 |
| 2012 | 45 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 6 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Structure
26% · 24 reportsMost commonly citing body and hinge and attachments.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-03
Visibility
17% · 16 reportsMost commonly citing windshield and power window devices and controls.
Air bags
16% · 15 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I first reported the break, airbag, and acceleration failure on my brand new 2005 Scion XB on June 20, 2005. I only had the Daihatsu/ Toyota two week when a driver in front of me stopped short at a Yield sign forcing me to slam on my brakes.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-27
Also filed under Service brakes
I rolled the car three times and almost died on [XXX]. The airbags did not deploy. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-15
Front end collision on 2005 Toyota Scion xB, both sensors were smashed and air bags did not deploy!
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-10-23
Electrical system
12% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.
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My Scion overheated,lost oil pressure due to whatever damage the overheating caused and I've had a low battery charge all this time but none of these problems were indicated by any gauge or light on my dash. Now I have to replace the motor.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-10-05
Also filed under Engine
Power windows on the left side of the vehicle have issues; back windows no longer works, front driver side will go up in stages but only if actively moving. Driver seatbelt unlatches. Been going on for at least 5 months if not longer.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-30
Also filed under Seat belts
Vehicle speed control
11% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing accelerator pedal.
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I was driving my 2005 Scion xB . As I slowed down to stop my car accelerated right through the stop sign across the highway and into a barbwire fence.. When I applied the brakes the engine accelerated .
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-05-27
On, 4 jan 2006, my daughter was driving a Toyota Scion xB, 2005. She attempted to stop behind a vehicle that has stopped at a yield sign. She could not stop because the throttle had stuck. She ran into another vehicle, damaging her front end.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-01-06
Safety timeline
7 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2005Complaint volume 92 complaints filed for this model year.
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2006-05-09Exterior lighting06E023000 Certain anzo combination headlamp assemblies sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles. Some combination lamps are not equipped with amber side reflectors which fail to…
Remedy: Anzo will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2006. Owners may contact anzo USA at 909-468-3688.
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2006-08-01Exterior lighting06E060000 Certain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the…
Remedy: Aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2006. Owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188.
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2007-02-13Vehicle speed control07E005000 Certain rostra cruise controls, p/nos. 00012-X0486-01, 00015-X0486-01, 00012-X0486-21, 00016-79910, 00016-79910-01, and 250-1755, installed as original equipment on my 2006-2007 Gulf States Toyota…
Remedy: The vehicle manufacturers will notify their owners and replace the cruise control free of charge. Rostra will notify purchasers of the atermarket cruise controls and replace the units free of charge.
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2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…
Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
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2009-07-28Exterior lighting09E025000 Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…
Remedy: Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
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2010-05-27Equipment10V035000 Gulf States Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire selection and rims." These…
Remedy: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. Dealers will also correct the owner's manual. The safety…
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Date not on fileExterior lighting06E064000 Certain tradesonic combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles.
Remedy: Tradesonic will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during July 2006. Owners may contact tradesonic at 626-934-8884.
Buy-smart checklist
2005 Scion xB — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 24 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 16 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 15 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E064000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 06E023000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 06E060000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 07E005000 · Vehicle speed control
- Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 10V035000 · Equipment
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- Is the 2005 Scion xB reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Scion xB is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Scion xB?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2005 Scion xB have?
- 7 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-27 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.