2005 Scion XB Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2005 Scion XB carries a Caution verdict with a complaint index of 70, ranked 4th worst out of 11 model years. NHTSA logged 92 complaints, mostly about Structure & Body (32%) and Engine (22%) issues, plus one recall.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 70/100
- #4 of 11 XB years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 92
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 15
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 13
- Top issue
- Structure & Body
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 28.5
- 27 city / 31.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 13 / 0
Top 2005 Scion XB problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Some owners describe the accelerator pedal sticking to the floor, causing sudden acceleration and rear-end or curb collisions.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in multiple front and side-impact crashes, including one at 65 mph and another at 50 mph.
- Owners report the engine surging to high RPM unexpectedly while braking or slowing to park, leading to collisions.
- One owner said brakes did not respond during an emergency stop after prior reports of acceleration problems.
- A rear-end collision at low speed reportedly caused injury from the rigid frame structure around the back seat area.
2005 Scion XB recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 10V035000Feb 3, 2010Other271,417 vehicles
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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 reliable?
- NHTSA data shows a complaint index of 70 for the 2005 Scion XB, ranking it 4th worst among 11 model years, with a Caution verdict relative to other XB years.
- What problems does the 2005 Scion XB have?
- Owners most often reported Structure & Body issues (32% of complaints) and Engine issues (22%), with a median failure mileage of 71,250 miles for structural complaints and 46,888.5 miles for engine complaints.
- Does the 2005 Scion XB have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists one recall for the 2005 Scion XB covering tire selection and rims labeling on model year 2005-2010 vehicles; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
- What year Scion XB should I avoid?
- Among XB years, 2006, 2008, and 2009 carry Avoid verdicts with complaint indexes of 80, 100, and 90, worse than the 2005's index of 70.
- How many complaints does NHTSA have for the 2005 Scion XB?
- NHTSA lists 92 complaints for the 2005 Scion XB, including 15 crashes, 13 injuries, and 1 fire.