YearToAvoid

2005 Scion XB Engine Problems

NHTSA has 20 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2005 Scion XB, 22% of all 92 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest engine complaint count among 11 XB model years. These complaints report 6 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 46,889 miles.

Engine complaints
20
22% of 92
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
46,889 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Scion XB engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 6, 2006, latest Oct 5, 2013.

2005 Scion XB engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Jan 2006Jul 2006Sep 2007Jun 2008Mar 2010May 2013Oct 2013
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2006 to Oct 2013; peak Feb 2010 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2005 Scion XB

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by XB model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200520 (22%)
  2. 200634 (13%)
  3. 20071 (33%)
  4. 200856 (17%)
  5. 200934 (24%)
  6. 201010 (18%)
  7. 20119 (17%)
  8. 20129 (20%)
  9. 20134 (31%)
  10. 20143 (33%)
  11. 20152 (33%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Scion XB have engine problems?
NHTSA has 20 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Scion XB, 22% of all complaints for this model year, including 6 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 46,889 miles.
Which Scion XB year has the most engine complaints?
The 2008 Scion XB has the most engine complaints (56), compared with 20 for the 2005.
Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Scion XB?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Scion XB is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.