YearToAvoid

2006 Scion XD Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

0/100

#8 most-complained of 8 XD years

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

The 2006 Scion XD has 1 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 0 out of 100 — #8 highest of 8 XD model years. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 100% of the total).

Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2006 Scion XD problems

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

  1. Engine1 (100%)

2006 Scion XD recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign 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.

2006 compared with other XD years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020062008200920102011201220132014
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2006No verdict011—
2008Avoid10067528.5
2009Avoid8623628.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2006 Scion XD a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2006 Scion XD ranks #8 of 8 among XD model years (Complaint Index 0/100). It has 1 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Scion XD?
The most reported problem areas are engine (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 57,000 miles.
Does the 2006 Scion XD have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2006 Scion XD, most recently reported 2010, covering other.

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.