YearToAvoid

2006 Scion XB Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

80/100

#3 most-complained of 11 XB years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2006 Scion XB has 253 owner complaints and 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 80 out of 100 — #3 highest of 11 XB model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is visibility & wipers (148 complaints, 58% of the total). Complaints report 18 crashes and 10 injuries.

Complaints
253
Recalls
5
Crashes / fires
18 / 0
Injuries / deaths
10 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
28
26 city / 30.5 hwy

Top 2006 Scion XB problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Visibility & Wipers148 (58%)
  2. Engine34 (13%)
  3. Structure & Body33 (13%)
  4. Other15 (6%)
  5. Electrical System13 (5%)
  6. Brakes12 (5%)
  7. Fuel System8 (3%)
  8. Airbags7 (3%)
  9. Steering7 (3%)
  10. Transmission & Powertrain6 (2%)
2006 Scion XB complaints: complaints filed per quarter362006 Q22008 Q12009 Q42011 Q42013 Q32015 Q22017 Q22023 Q1
290 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2006 Q2 to 2026 Q2; peak 2008 Q1 (36).

2006 Scion XB recalls

5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

See all 5 recalls for the 2006 Scion XB →

2006 Scion XB fuel economy and fuel cost

City
26 MPG
Highway
30.5 MPG
Combined
28 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,300
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 XB years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020052006200720082009201020112012201320142015
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2005Caution7092128.5
2006Avoid80253528
2007No verdict1033—
2008Avoid100339824

All Scion XB years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2006 Scion XB a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2006 Scion XB ranks #3 of 11 among XB model years (Complaint Index 80/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 253 complaints and 5 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Scion XB?
The most reported problem areas are visibility & wipers (148 complaints), engine (34 complaints), and structure & body (33 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 29,000 miles.
Does the 2006 Scion XB have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2006 Scion XB, most recently reported 2010, covering other and engine.
What is the fuel economy of the 2006 Scion XB?
EPA rates the 2006 Scion XB at 28 MPG combined (26 city / 30.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,300. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

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.