Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2005 Scion XB
NHTSA data on file today
The 2005 Scion XB has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 92 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #10V035000 LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E005000 CRUISE CONTROL/SLOW IDLE RETURN NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E064000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E060000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E023000 FMVSS 108/HEADLAMP/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 24 complaints
- Visibility 16 complaints
- Air Bags 15 complaints
- Electrical System 11 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 10 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 8 complaints
Of the 92 complaints on file, 15 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 92 complaints, owners report 13 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$6,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2005 Scion XB shows an average reliability profile. With 92 owner complaints, issues are somewhat present but not excessive. Recalls mostly relate to exterior lighting, but these involve aftermarket and replacement equipment. Limited recall variety and complaint numbers suggest no systemic vehicle weaknesses.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| structure | Unknown | $200–$800 | common |
| visibility | Unknown | $100–$500 | occasional |
| air bags | Unknown | $300–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad and rotor replacements
- Tire rotations and balances
- Transmission fluid changes
- Coolant flushes
- Air filter replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Unusual tire wear
- Headlight function loss
- Erratic cruise control
- Electrical system failures
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2005 Scion XB at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.