2006 Scion XB Engine Problems
NHTSA has 34 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2006 Scion XB, 13% of all 253 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest engine complaint count among 11 XB model years. These complaints report 7 crashes and 3 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 51,709 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 34
- 13% of 253
- Crashes reported
- 7
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 51,709 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
When 2006 Scion XB engine complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 14, 2007, latest Jan 25, 2023.
Engine recalls for the 2006 Scion XB
- NHTSA 07V048000Feb 12, 2007Engine716 vehicles
Vehicle speed control
Certain rostra precision controls' speed controls may have a faulty module. These controls were installed by southeast toyota dealers or at their vehicle processing center on certain passenger vehicles. When the speed control "on/off" switch is pressed once to turn the unit off, the throttle does not return to idle. When the "on/off" switch is pressed a second time, the throttle will return to idle.
Risk: A crash could be cause in the event that the cruise control does not allow the engine to return to idle on the first depression of the "on/off" switch.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and/or replace the speed control module. The recall began on february 28, 2007. Owners may contact southeast toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
- NHTSA 07V030000Feb 1, 2007Engine1,372 vehicles
Vehicle speed control:cruise control
Certain rostra precision controls' speed controls may have a faulty module. These controls were installed by gulf states toyota (gst) dealers or at their vehicle processing center on certain passenger vehicles. When the speed control "on/off" switch is pressed once to turn the unit off, the throttle does not return to idle. When the "on/off" switch is pressed a second time, the throttle will return to idle.
Risk: A crash could be cause in the event that the cruise control does not allow the engine to return to idle on the first depression of the "on/off" switch.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and/or replace the speed control module. The recall began on march 7, 2007. Owners may contact gst at 1-800-444-1074.
Engine complaints by XB model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2006 Scion XB have engine problems?
- NHTSA has 34 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Scion XB, 13% of all complaints for this model year, including 7 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 51,709 miles.
- Which Scion XB year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2008 Scion XB has the most engine complaints (56), compared with 34 for the 2006.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Scion XB?
- Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2006 Scion XB concern the engine: 07V048000 and 07V030000.