Which Scion XA year has the most reported problems?

The 2006 model year leads with 71 complaints and a complaint index of 100, the highest among the three years covered.

Is there a Scion XA year to avoid?

The dataset does not designate any year as an official Avoid year; 2006 stands out with the most complaints and five recall campaigns, while 2007 shows no logged complaints.

What are the top problem areas for the Scion XA?

Across all years, airbags account for 31 complaints (28%), engine issues for 29 complaints (26%), and fuel system problems for 18 complaints (16%).

How many recalls does the Scion XA have?

NHTSA lists five recall campaigns total across the 2005-2007 Scion XA, with two recalls each for 2005 and 2007 and five for 2006.

At what mileage do Scion XA problems typically appear?

For 2005, the median mileage at failure was 37,200 miles; for 2006, it was 50,000 miles. No mileage data is available for 2007.

Scion XA Best and Worst Years (2005–2007)

NHTSA data shows the 2006 Scion XA with the highest complaint index at 100 and 71 complaints, while 2007 shows zero complaints logged. No year is formally marked as an official Avoid or Best year in this dataset, so compare the complaint counts and recalls directly.

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.

Model years: 3; 2005–2007
NHTSA complaints: 111
Recall campaigns: 5
Crashes reported: 26
Fires reported: 3
Top problem area: Airbags

XA Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Scion XA problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2005	No verdict	50	40	13	0	2	Airbags	30	—
2006	No verdict	100	71	13	3	5	Engine	30	—
2007	No verdict	0	0	0	0	2	—	—	—

Most common Scion XA problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group across all model years.

Airbags31 (28%)
Engine29 (26%)
Fuel System18 (16%)
Electrical System14 (13%)
Brakes11 (10%)
Other8 (7%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires7 (6%)
Visibility & Wipers7 (6%)
Seat Belts5 (5%)
Structure & Body5 (5%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

Frequently asked questions

Which Scion XA year has the most reported problems?: The 2006 model year leads with 71 complaints and a complaint index of 100, the highest among the three years covered.
Is there a Scion XA year to avoid?: The dataset does not designate any year as an official Avoid year; 2006 stands out with the most complaints and five recall campaigns, while 2007 shows no logged complaints.
What are the top problem areas for the Scion XA?: Across all years, airbags account for 31 complaints (28%), engine issues for 29 complaints (26%), and fuel system problems for 18 complaints (16%).
How many recalls does the Scion XA have?: NHTSA lists five recall campaigns total across the 2005-2007 Scion XA, with two recalls each for 2005 and 2007 and five for 2006.
At what mileage do Scion XA problems typically appear?: For 2005, the median mileage at failure was 37,200 miles; for 2006, it was 50,000 miles. No mileage data is available for 2007.