Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Scion XB
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Scion XB has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns and 253 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 #10V036000 LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V223000 INCORRECT GVWR LABELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V048000 CRUISE CONTROL MODULE/ROSTRA NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V030000 CRUISE CONTROL MODULE 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
- Visibility 145 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 27 complaints
- Structure 23 complaints
- Electrical System 12 complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 9 complaints
- Unknown or Other 9 complaints
Of the 253 complaints on file, 18 report a crash; across all 253 complaints, owners report 10 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Scion XB exhibits an average reliability rating due to numerous complaints about visibility issues and a significant number of recalls related to lighting and vehicle speed control. However, the absence of severe engine or transmission complaints contributes to its average standing.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| visibility system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$500 | very common |
| vehicle speed control | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| electrical system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $150–$400 | 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 change every 5,000-7,500 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Coolant flush every 50,000 miles
- Replace spark plugs every 60,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 5,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Dim or flickering headlights
- Difficulty with vehicle speed control
- Persistent battery issues
- Unusual brake noise
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Scion XB at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.