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2005 Scion XB problems

NHTSA lists 92 complaints for the 2005 Scion XB, 15 of them mention a crash and 1 mention a fire. 7 complaints mention an injury, with 13 injuries and 0 deaths reported.

Data build 2026-10-07.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as SCION XB.

At a glance

Complaints
92
With crash
15
With fire
1
With injury (complaints)
7
Injuries
13
Deaths
0
Recalls
1
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
271,417
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
48

Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.

Where the complaints are

Top systems
SystemComplaintsShare of this vehicle's complaints
STRUCTURE2426.1%
VISIBILITY1617.4%
AIR BAGS1516.3%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1112.0%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1010.9%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING88.7%
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES77.6%
SEAT BELTS55.4%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING44.3%
TIRES44.3%
Top subsystems
SystemSubsystemComplaints
STRUCTUREBODY20
VISIBILITYWINDSHIELD9
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGENGINE3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGEXHAUST SYSTEM3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMINSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL2
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROLAUTOMATIC (ASC)1
EXTERIOR LIGHTINGHEADLIGHTS1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESDOORS1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESTAILGATE1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESTRUNK LID1

One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.

Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.

Recalls

1 recalls.

10V035000

Date: 2010-02-03. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

Defect: 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 VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.

Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.

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 RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

Investigations

0 investigations; 0 open.

Manufacturer communications

48 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
EQUIPMENT14
POWER TRAIN8
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM7
STRUCTURE7
AIR BAGS3
ENGINE3
VISIBILITY3
TIRES2

10253223

Date: 2024-03-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

This is to advise of various price adjustments that will affect Toyota Genuine Motor Oil and Long Life Coolant, effective March 1, 2024. These products are ordered through the Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) website.

10132574

Date: 2015-05-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.

SB: Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. This bulletin details the Techstream ECU flash reprogramming process and

10134472

Date: 2015-05-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

SB: Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. This bulletin details the Techstream ECU flash reprogramming process and

10111187

Date: 2015-05-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

SSB: The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. Refer to the applicable Repair Manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts.

10111570

Date: 2015-05-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

SSB: The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. Refer to the applicable Repair Manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts.

10111202

Date: 2015-04-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.

SSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or other compounds that may contaminate electrical contacts, and th

10111395

Date: 2015-04-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.

SSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or other compounds that may contaminate electrical contacts, and th

10109416

Date: 2014-10-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL "ON," shifting issues, and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly

10109419

Date: 2014-10-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE-October 16, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see S-SB-0024-14.

10200383

Date: 2014-10-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

Automatic/Continuously Variable Transmission Replacement Precautions

Notes on this record

  • Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
  • System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
  • Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
  • A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.

Other names NHTSA uses

None listed.

Matched NHTSA models

Matched labels and complaints
NHTSA model labelComplaints
XB92

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