2005 Scion XB Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
70/100
#4 most-complained of 11 XB years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2005 Scion XB has 92 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 70 out of 100 — #4 highest of 11 XB model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is structure & body (29 complaints, 32% of the total). Complaints report 15 crashes, 1 fire, and 13 injuries.
- Complaints
- 92
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 15 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 13 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 28.5
- 27 city / 31.5 hwy
Top 2005 Scion XB problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Structure & Body29 (32%)
- Engine20 (22%)
- Visibility & Wipers16 (17%)
- Airbags15 (16%)
- Electrical System13 (14%)
- Brakes9 (10%)
- Seat Belts5 (5%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (4%)
- Fuel System3 (3%)
- Other3 (3%)
2005 Scion XB recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 10V035000Feb 3, 2010Other271,417 vehicles
Equipment:other:labels
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.
Risk: 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.
2005 Scion XB fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 27 MPG
- Highway
- 31.5 MPG
- Combined
- 28.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,275
- 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.
2005 compared with other XB years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2005 Scion XB a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2005 Scion XB ranks #4 of 11 among XB model years (Complaint Index 70/100, verdict: Caution). It has 92 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Scion XB?
- The most reported problem areas are structure & body (29 complaints), engine (20 complaints), and visibility & wipers (16 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 59,000 miles.
- Does the 2005 Scion XB have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2005 Scion XB, most recently reported 2010, covering other.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2005 Scion XB?
- EPA rates the 2005 Scion XB at 28.5 MPG combined (27 city / 31.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,275. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.