changed from outside lane to inside lane, when I tried to turn right to stay in the middle lane the steering wheel locked sending me into the left hand turn lane and then into a car that was in the next lane, hitting their left rear tire. I told the insurance adjuster about the issue, he told me they would have the car checked, but I don't think he or my insurance company had the car issue inspected or investigated. The accident seemed minor, but the other party is claiming bodily injury. Maybe you guys can see who has the car and get it checked. I have tried asking the Auction company who bought the car, but they would not release that information to me.
The worst 2006 Scion XB problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Visibility148
- Acceleration27
- Body23
- Electrical12
- Brakes10
- Locks9
- Engine8
- Fuel system8
- Airbags7
- Steering7
- Transmission6
- Seat belts3
- Seats3
- Suspension3
- Driver assistance2
- Lights2
- Tires1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Scion XB
Windshield crack 99Door locks 10Check engine light 9Sudden acceleration 6No deployment 5
Recalls 5
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 10V035000 · Recall details
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- Southeast toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.
- Risk
- A driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.
- 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. The safety recall began on may 27, 2010. Owners may contact southeast toyota at 1‑800‑301‑6859.
Recall number 10V036000 · Recall details
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- Toyota is recalling 27,080 model year 2005 through 2010 passenger cars built from september 1, 2005 to may 4, 2009. These vehicles were not equipped with load carrying capacity modification labels which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims."
- Risk
- Incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels could result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners and provide them with a new, accurate label to be installed over the inaccurate label free of charge. The safety recall began on august 18, 2009. Owners may contact toyota at 1‑888‑270‑9371.
Recall number 09V223000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- Certain rostra precision controls' speed controls may have a faulty module. These controls were installed by southeast toyota dealers or at their vehicle processing center on certain passenger vehicles. When the speed control "on/off" switch is pressed once to turn the unit off, the throttle does not return to idle. When the "on/off" switch is pressed a second time, the throttle will return to idle.
- Risk
- A crash could be cause in the event that the cruise control does not allow the engine to return to idle on the first depression of the "on/off" switch.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and/or replace the speed control module. The recall began on february 28, 2007. Owners may contact southeast toyota at 1‑800‑301‑6859.
Recall number 07V048000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control: cruise control
- What is wrong
- Certain rostra precision controls' speed controls may have a faulty module. These controls were installed by gulf states toyota (gst) dealers or at their vehicle processing center on certain passenger vehicles. When the speed control "on/off" switch is pressed once to turn the unit off, the throttle does not return to idle. When the "on/off" switch is pressed a second time, the throttle will return to idle.
- Risk
- A crash could be cause in the event that the cruise control does not allow the engine to return to idle on the first depression of the "on/off" switch.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and/or replace the speed control module. The recall began on march 7, 2007. Owners may contact gst at 1‑800‑444‑1074.
Recall number 07V030000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2006 Scion XB 50
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This is to advise of various price adjustments that will affect Toyota Genuine Motor Oil and Long Life...
- Toyota 2007-2015 camry,solara, corolla, corolla matrix, RAV4, scion tc, xb: revised 5/19/ 2015 bulletin...
- SB: Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration...
- SSB: The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air...
- SSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this...
- The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct...
- The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic...
- The purpose of this bulletin is to assist in the identification and location of serial numbers on 2006
- OBSOLETE NOTICE-October 16, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete
- Automatic/Continuously Variable Transmission Replacement Precautions
2006 Scion XB fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4‑cyl | FWD | 26 | 30-31 | 28 |
What 2006 Scion XB owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Was changing lanes from the outside lane to middle lane, when I tried to turn the steering wheel to the right it locked and the car continued straight, crossing the left hand turn lane and it collided with another vehicle in the next lane. After the car came to a stop I again tried turning the steering wheel both Left and right and it wouldn't move. After the car was turned off and restarted the steering wheel would turn left of right. I believe the mechanism that connects from the ignition to the steering wheel must have released while I was driving - locking the steering wheel preventing me from turning the car and avoiding the accident. I asked the insurance adjuster to have the car checked for this issue and he said they would, but I think they ignored me and now the car has been actioned of last July. When I asked the auction company who bought it and told them about the issue, they refused to tell me any information about it. If you can. Please have the car checked and email me what you find.
The contact owns a 2006 Scion XB. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, another vehicle crashed into the rear, pushing it with the impact into an intersection due to the other vehicle still accelerating while rear-ending her vehicle. The contact stated that the other vehicle had lifted the rear end of her vehicle and had almost driven under her. The contact stated that the other vehicle then backed up and went around her vehicle, and left the scene. The contact mentioned that the driver of the other vehicle was intoxicated. The contact stated that she called the police, and she was advised to drive the vehicle off the roadway. The contact stated that she was able to drive the vehicle to a nearby parking lot. The contact stated that her vehicle's rear bumper had dents and cracks, and the rear lift gate was damaged. The contact stated that a lower section of the rear bumper had fallen off. The contact stated that the air bag warning was illuminated but the air bags had not deployed. The contact stated that the police arrived and filed a report. The contact stated that the EMTs were on scene and had taken her blood pressure and also checked her passenger for any injuries. The contact was asked if she or her passenger wanted to be transported to the hospital. They both declined, and the contact was able to drive the vehicle to her destination. The contact stated that the following day she had a scheduled medical appointment and told the doctor that her neck was stiff and she had a headache. The contact stated that the passenger had also gone for medical attention and was complaining of neck stiffness and headaches. The contact stated that she had not yet taken the vehicle to be repaired or diagnosed. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 469,929.
No accidents yet related to this issue, several close calls.
When braking, the accelerator had somehow stuck and moved me ahead instead of stopping and caused an accident; running into concrete posts in the parking lot, which by USAA standards, totaled my car; Actually it didn't, but because they didn't want to repair it the settlement totaled it, causing me lots of issues in finding transportation. This was not the first time. It has happened three times with this car. I never went back to the dealer (too far to find out if there was a fix for it, or a recall.) In searching for one, never found it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 scion xb. While attempting to open the rear door hatch, the handle fractured from the door. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 54,000. The VIN was unknown. *tt consumer stated this mfg default is common on this vehicle. Handle part snaps off from the door which results in the back door being unable to open. Paid $150 to replace the handle.
Door locks will unlock half way unable to exit car. Door locks will click open and close independently while driving and when parked, using key remote to lock car and while walking away I hear car locks click. I walk back to car to find all doors unlocked? Rear hatch handle assembly very flimsy. Is not strong enough to pull door open. Mine came off in my hand squeezing the release then pulling it open! Cannot open from outside without it or in an emergency. Also without the handle there is no illumination of the license plate which gets you pulled over and gets you a ticket!
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 scion xb. The contact stated that the fuse box underneath the steering wheel was malfunctioning and the wire was hot, which created a possible fire hazard. The failure also caused the light switch, mirror switch, traction control switch, air bags, and door locks not to work after the failure. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 174,000.
Takata recall: the windshield ofter gets hit with rocks/pebbles and cracks the windshield due to the flatness and angle of the windows. Window is constantly cracked.
Seat release button stays opened and does not lock back up. Safety issue, because the seat will move if not locked in place.
Compare the 2006 Scion XB
Other model years
Questions about the 2006 Scion XB
Is the 2006 Scion XB reliable?
Owners have filed 253 complaints about the 2006 Scion XB, 5.5 times a typical XB model year. It is one of the years we flag to avoid.
What is the 2006 Scion XB year score?
The 2006 Scion XB scores 11 out of 100 (poor). The score compares it with the other model years of the Scion XB: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Scion XB?
Windows, wipers and visibility, with 148 complaints, typically around 20,000 miles. Next is acceleration (27).
How many recalls does the 2006 Scion XB have?
5 recalls, covering equipment and vehicle speed control.
What year does the Scion XB have the most visibility problems?
The Scion XB model years with the most visibility complaints are 2006 (148 complaints), 2008 (46 complaints) and 2005 (16 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2006 Scion XB get?
Official estimates for the 2006 Scion XB range from 28 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.5L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 26 city and 30-31 highway.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 2006 Scion XB?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history