2006 Scion XA Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2006 Scion XA has 71 NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls, giving it a complaint index of 100 — the highest (worst) among the 3 model years with data. Top problem areas are engine (31%) and airbags (24%).
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 100/100
- #1 of 3 XA years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 71
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 5
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 13
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 8
- Top issue
- Engine
- Best nearby year
- —
- no alternative with data
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 30
- 27 city / 34.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 8 / 0
Top 2006 Scion XA problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine22 (31%)
- Airbags17 (24%)
- Fuel System16 (23%)
- Electrical System10 (14%)
- Other8 (11%)
- Brakes6 (8%)
- Seat Belts4 (6%)
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (6%)
- Structure & Body3 (4%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Engine stalls or produces smoke or a burning smell while driving at highway speeds, sometimes progressing to an under-hood fire.
- Throttle sticks at low speed, causing sudden acceleration and impact with a curb.
- Airbags fail to deploy in moderate-speed crashes, including a 60 mph slide-off and a 55 mph impact with a cement barrier.
- Vehicle unexpectedly moves backward when the driver presses the gas from a stop, leading to a rear-end collision.
- Seat belts fail to properly restrain the driver during a crash, reportedly contributing to injury.
2006 Scion XA recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 18V776000Nov 1, 2018Airbags16,992 vehicles
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Toyota Scion xA vehicles. The air bag control module for the supplemental restraint system (SRS ECU) may experience an internal short, possibly causing the air bags to unintentionally deploy, or become deactivated.
Risk: If the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners unintentionally deploy, it can increase the risk of a crash. If the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners are deactivated, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the SRS ECU, and if necessary, replace the air bag control module, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0W.
- NHTSA 10V036000Feb 3, 2010Other153,418 vehicles
Equipment:other:labels
Southeast toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.
Risk: A driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.
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. The safety recall began on may 27, 2010. Owners may contact southeast toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
- NHTSA 09V223000Jun 15, 2009Other27,080 vehicles
Equipment:other:labels
Toyota is recalling 27,080 model year 2005 through 2010 passenger cars built from september 1, 2005 to may 4, 2009. These vehicles were not equipped with load carrying capacity modification labels which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims."
Risk: Incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels could result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and provide them with a new, accurate label to be installed over the inaccurate label free of charge. The safety recall began on august 18, 2009. Owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371.
2006 Scion XA fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 27 MPG
- Highway
- 34.5 MPG
- Combined
- 30 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,150
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2006 compared with other XA years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2006 Scion XA reliable?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2006 XA has 71 complaints and a complaint index of 100, ranked worst among the 3 model years with data. Engine and airbag issues are the most reported problem areas.
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Scion XA?
- NHTSA complaints show engine problems (31% of complaints, median mileage 64,000) and airbag issues (24% of complaints, median mileage 50,000) as the top categories, followed by fuel system complaints (23%).
- Does the 2006 Scion XA have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2006 XA, including an airbag control module (SRS ECU) recall and two separate speed control module recalls tied to Rostra Precision Controls parts.
- How does the 2006 Scion XA compare to other XA years?
- The 2006 XA has a complaint index of 100, compared to 50 for 2005 and 0 for 2007, making 2006 the worst-ranked year among the 3 years with data.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2006 Scion XA?
- EPA rates the 2006 XA at 30 mpg combined (27 city / 34.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,150.