2006 Scion XD Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2006 Scion XD has just 1 NHTSA complaint and 1 recall, giving it a complaint index of 0 — the lowest among the 8 model years with data. It ranks 8th worst (meaning least complained-about), with no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #8 of 8 XD years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 1
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Engine
Top 2006 Scion XD problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine1 (100%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- A traction control and check engine light illuminated while driving at an unspecified speed.
- An independent mechanic found an engine part needed replacement, though the vehicle was not repaired.
- The failure occurred at 57,000 miles, matching the median mileage at failure for this year.
2006 Scion XD 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.
2006 compared with other XD years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2006 Scion XD reliable?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2006 Scion XD has only 1 complaint and a complaint index of 0, the lowest of all 8 model years with data. It ranks 8th worst, meaning it has fewer reported problems than other XD years.
- What problems does the 2006 Scion XD have?
- NHTSA lists only one complaint for this year, involving an engine issue where the traction control and check engine lights came on at 57,000 miles.
- Does the 2006 Scion XD have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 10V035000) covers model years 2005-2010 for noncompliant tire and rim labeling. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- What year Scion XD should I avoid?
- NHTSA complaint data flags 2008 and 2009 as Avoid years, with complaint indexes of 100 and 86 and 5 and 6 recalls respectively. The 2006 model, by contrast, has the lowest complaint index of the group.