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2005 Scion Xb

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

Similar to other model years

Owner complaints for the 2005 Scion Xb do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 45.

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92Owner complaints

Model-year median: 45

1Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

Other model years Selected year
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200337
200492
2005253
20063
2007339
2008
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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Structure
24Visibility
16Air Bags
15Electrical System
11Vehicle Speed Control
10
All reported categories
Engine And Engine Cooling
8Latches/locks/linkages
7Seat Belts
5Exterior Lighting
4Tires
4Service Brakes, Hydraulic
3Electronic Stability Control (esc)
2Engine
2Service Brakes
2Unknown Or Other
2Electronic Stability Control
1Equipment
1Fuel System, Gasoline
1Fuel System, Other
1Fuel/propulsion System
1Seats
1Service Brakes, Electric
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

67 reports with mileage · 25 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Structure. Review the 24 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Visibility. Review the 16 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Air Bags. Review the 15 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

15 crash reports1 fire reports7 injury reports

Visibility complaints

16 reports
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32,000 miles · Mar 14, 2008
Visibility

MY 2005 TOYOTA SCION XB EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED CRACKED WINDSHIELD WITHOUT ANY APPARENT CAUSE. I NOTICED THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE DUE TO MANY COMPLAINTS RECORDED ON THIS WEBSITE: HTTP://TOWNHALL-TALK.EDMUNDS.COM/DIRECT/VIEW/.F0E5312/30. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10221251

Mileage unknown · Jan 7, 2008
Visibility

MY WINDSHIELD INEXPLICABLY CRACKED. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10214060

Mileage unknown · Jan 3, 2008
Visibility

WINDSHIELD CRACK. TWICE!*CN

NHTSA ODI #10213625

Mileage unknown · Dec 27, 2007
Visibility

THE WINDSHIELD IN MY VEHICLE IS NOT VERY GOOD. IN THE FIRST TWO WEEKS IT CRACKED AND SOON AFTER I HAD ANOTHER CRACK. I DID NOT HEAR ANY HIT ON MY WINDSHIELD WHILE DRIVING. I THINK THAT IT IS THE WAY THE VEHICLE IS BUILT. I HAVE HEARD THE SAME COMPLAINT FROM OTHER CAR OWNERS SO I THOUGHT I WOULD VOICE ME CONCERN HERE. THANK Y…

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THE WINDSHIELD IN MY VEHICLE IS NOT VERY GOOD. IN THE FIRST TWO WEEKS IT CRACKED AND SOON AFTER I HAD ANOTHER CRACK. I DID NOT HEAR ANY HIT ON MY WINDSHIELD WHILE DRIVING. I THINK THAT IT IS THE WAY THE VEHICLE IS BUILT. I HAVE HEARD THE SAME COMPLAINT FROM OTHER CAR OWNERS SO I THOUGHT I WOULD VOICE ME CONCERN HERE. THANK YOU *TR

NHTSA ODI #10212935

37,500 miles · Mar 5, 2007
Visibility

I AM NOW FORCED TO REPLACE MY WINDSHIELD FOR THE THIRD TIME ON MY SCION XB 05'. EVERY TIME IT STARTS OUT WITH A TINY CHIP THAT LEADS TO A CRACK THAT SPREADS QUICKLY. THE DESIGN OF THE CAR AND THE ANGLE OF THE GLASS CONTRIBUTE TO THIS PROBLEM. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10184246

Mileage unknown · Jan 9, 2007
Visibility

WE HAVE A 2005 SCION XB WE HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE WINDSHIELD REPLACED TWICE SO FAR DUE TO CRACKS CAUSED BY ROCKS. IN ADDITION WE HAVE HAD TO HAVE CHIPS REPAIRED SEVERAL TIMES. I HAVE HEARD THAT THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH SCION XB'S BUT EVEN THOUGH SCION IS NO HELP. IN ALL MY YEARS OF HAVING CARS I HAVE NEVER HAD ANY TYPE…

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WE HAVE A 2005 SCION XB WE HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE WINDSHIELD REPLACED TWICE SO FAR DUE TO CRACKS CAUSED BY ROCKS. IN ADDITION WE HAVE HAD TO HAVE CHIPS REPAIRED SEVERAL TIMES. I HAVE HEARD THAT THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH SCION XB'S BUT EVEN THOUGH SCION IS NO HELP. IN ALL MY YEARS OF HAVING CARS I HAVE NEVER HAD ANY TYPE OF PROBLEM LIKE THIS AND HAVE NEVER HAD TO HAVE A WINDSHEILD REPLACED. THIS CAR SEEMS LIKE YOU HAVE TO REPLACE A WINDSHIELD LIKE YOU REPLACE YOUR OIL !! I HAVE CONTACTED SCION WITH NO LUCK OR NO REMENDY. *NM

NHTSA ODI #10178164

Official recalls

1

10V035000 · Equipment:other:labels

Feb 3, 2010

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

0

No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.