Check engine came on around 47,000 miles, mechanic said problem with emissions, would cost at least $500 to fix, but not covered by toyota federal emission warranty anymore since mileage is over 36,000.
2006 Scion Xa engine complaints
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Charcoal filter is sending check engine message causing car to fail emissions test.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota scion xa. While driving at approximately 35 MPH she heard a noise and the vehicle stalled. She notice smoke under hood. There was no warning lights before the failure occurred. The fire department was on the scene. The vehicle was towed the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact insurance company will investigate the failure. The current and the failure mileage were 23,000. Updated 01/14/11 *bf the consumer stated the vehicle stalled and smoke began to emit from the vehicle. The vehicle was totaled. Updated 03/28/11
Check engine light came on at about 50k miles. Dealer checked it out and the sensors indicated that the charcoal canister assembly was defective, along with the charcoal filter. Including parts and labor this repair coasted me $557. My car is only 3 yeas old!!! Moreover, for the assembly part I was charged $327 whereas I found the part on-line for $230.
My check engine went on and I checked for all possible problems.gas cap etc. I drove for several trips and when the light didn't go off I called my scion dealer. I told him what was happening and he said to bring the car in at my convenience to have it checked. I asked him if I was still under warranty and he said yes because I only had 27,000 miles on the car. They inspected it and found it to be the charcoal canister which he said had a pin hole in it. He said it would cost $531.03 plus tax to replace it. I then said that it should be covered under my warranty. He said no because it over the warranty time. I purchased the sionxa on dec 5th 2005, but did not receive the car until the 28th of dec. Any way this is an emissions problem which is covered under my 50 thousand mile warranty.he said it is not an emissions problem and I will have to pay $45.00 for the check up. And the $531.03 for the replacement. I will not be paying that money for and obvious manufacturer defect. I will be getting rid of my scion xa and getting a vehicle which fixes defects. Toyota replaced all charcoal canisters with a good one after they found the defect in my VIN # area for the 2006 xa's. There should be a recall on this part. Since the soul purpose of the filter is for emissions than it should be replaced by the manufacturer at no cost to the consumer!!!
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