IllustrationREAR SUB FRAME WHERE THE REAR AXLE MOUNTING BRACKETS ARE RUST OUT. ALSO SIDE ROCKERS ROT OUT DUE TO POOR DRAINAGE OF PLASTIC SIDE SKIRTS
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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Owner complaints by model year
Compare all Xb years →Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.
What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
130–25K
1425–50K
1750–75K
1175–100K
8100–150K
4150K+
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
Structure complaints
24 reportsTHE HANDLE TO THE HATCH BROKE OFF SO MANY TIMES AFTER PROPERLY BEING REPAIRED WE INSTALLED A STRAP HANDLE TO THE HATCH SO THAT WE ONLY NEED TO TOUCH THE BUTTON AND PULL THE STRAP. THE DAMAGED HANDLE WOULD PREVENT THE HATCH FROM SHUTTING PROPERLY. THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS WILL SUDDENLY BLOW FUSES AND MECHANICS CAN NOT FIND OUT WHY. T…
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THE HANDLE TO THE HATCH BROKE OFF SO MANY TIMES AFTER PROPERLY BEING REPAIRED WE INSTALLED A STRAP HANDLE TO THE HATCH SO THAT WE ONLY NEED TO TOUCH THE BUTTON AND PULL THE STRAP. THE DAMAGED HANDLE WOULD PREVENT THE HATCH FROM SHUTTING PROPERLY. THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS WILL SUDDENLY BLOW FUSES AND MECHANICS CAN NOT FIND OUT WHY. THIS LEAVES YOU SUDDENLY WITH NO TAIL LIGHTS WHICH HAVE RESULTED IN BEING PULLED OVER MANY TIMES AND A FEW TICKETS. I HAVE TAKEN TO KEEPING THE REPAIR TICKET WITH ME TO AVOID TICKETS AT DAWN AND DUSK. THE CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AT NIGHT AND CAN NOT SEEM TO FIND WHY THE FUSE IS BLOWING. THIS BEGAN HAPPENING BEFORE THE WARRANTY RAN OUT HAD FIXED MANY TIMES. LAST TIME IT OCCURRED WAS 2 MONTHS AGO.
THE POWER DOOR LOCKS AND WINDOWS WORK SPORADICALLY. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR AT LEAST 7 YEARS. SOMETIMES THE DOOR LOCK WON'T UNLOCK MANUALLY EITHER. THE WINDOWS SEEM LIKE THEY RUN OUT OF POWER AND THE BACK PASSENGER ONE STOPPED GOING DOWN.
ACCIDENT INVOLVED ON HWY TRAVELING 65 -70 MILES, RAINY CONDITIONS, CAR WAS IN MOTION AND SKIDDED A UNKNOWN LENGTH, HITTING THE REAR END OF A STOPPED VEHICLE ON FREEWAY, AND 3X LARGER IN SIZE THAN THE SCION. THE AIR BAG ON DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER HAS SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE NECK, SPINE,LEGS AND …
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ACCIDENT INVOLVED ON HWY TRAVELING 65 -70 MILES, RAINY CONDITIONS, CAR WAS IN MOTION AND SKIDDED A UNKNOWN LENGTH, HITTING THE REAR END OF A STOPPED VEHICLE ON FREEWAY, AND 3X LARGER IN SIZE THAN THE SCION. THE AIR BAG ON DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER HAS SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE NECK, SPINE,LEGS AND CHEST. THERE WAS NOT A PASSENGER. THE SCION HAS BEEN DEEMED TOTALED AT A LOSS. THE INJURIES SUSTAINED WERE DUE TO NOT BEING PROTECTED FROM THE AIRBAG.
05 XB TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE BROKE LOOSE. IT WAS ATTACHED BY 2 SMALL STUDS THAT WERE FRICTION FITTED TO THE HANDLE, THE TRUNK IS TOO HEAVY FOR THIS HANDLE. POWER DOOR LOCK FOR DRIVER AND BOTH REAR ARE NOT FUNCTIONING. REAR PASSENGER WINDOW IS NOT FUNCTIONING.
MY 10 YEAR OLD SON WAS SIMPLY OPENING THE BACK HATCH TO GET OUT A BAG AND THE WHOLE REAR DOOR GARNISH BROKE OFF. IT BROKE FROM SIMPLE DESIGNED USE AND NOW HANGS OFF THE VEHICLE AND THE HATCH WILL NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. SCION ISSUED A WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM BUT IT WAS ONLY GOOD FOR ONE YEAR AND DOES NOT COVER MY VEHICLE NOW …
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MY 10 YEAR OLD SON WAS SIMPLY OPENING THE BACK HATCH TO GET OUT A BAG AND THE WHOLE REAR DOOR GARNISH BROKE OFF. IT BROKE FROM SIMPLE DESIGNED USE AND NOW HANGS OFF THE VEHICLE AND THE HATCH WILL NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. SCION ISSUED A WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM BUT IT WAS ONLY GOOD FOR ONE YEAR AND DOES NOT COVER MY VEHICLE NOW EVEN THOUGH THE PART IS FAULTY AND THE VEHICLE IS NOW DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. PLEASE INSIST ON A VEHICLE RECALL SO THERE IS NO TIME LIMIT TO FIX THE PROBLEM.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SCION XB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR HATCHBACK HANDLE FRACTURED CAUSING THE OTHER FOUR DOOR LOCKS TO BECOME DISABLED. IN ADDITION, THERE WERE HOLES WHERE THE HATCHBACK HANDLE WAS FRACTURED AND THERE WAS A STRONG FUEL ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWAR…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SCION XB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR HATCHBACK HANDLE FRACTURED CAUSING THE OTHER FOUR DOOR LOCKS TO BECOME DISABLED. IN ADDITION, THERE WERE HOLES WHERE THE HATCHBACK HANDLE WAS FRACTURED AND THERE WAS A STRONG FUEL ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 94,120.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA SCION XB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE LIFTGATE AND NOTICED THAT THE DOOR HANDLE WAS LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION BUT THEY STATED THAT THE DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BUT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED O…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA SCION XB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE LIFTGATE AND NOTICED THAT THE DOOR HANDLE WAS LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION BUT THEY STATED THAT THE DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BUT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000.
THE REAR HATCH DOOR HANDLE CAME OFF IN MY HAND AND IS NOW DANGLING BY THE WIRES FOR THE TAG LIGHTS WHICH IS A SAFETY HAZARD AS IT MAY FALL OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *TR
REAR DOOR LATCH BROKE OFF WHEN PRESSURE WAS APPLIED. WILL NOT RELEASE. *TR
Official recalls
110V035000 · 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
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.