Reliability
Toyota

Scion Xa (2005)

2005 · Unknown · 1 engine
33 NHTSA Complaints
0 Recalls
0 Fire Reports
11 Crash Reports
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Reliability Score

Not rated

Owners filed 5 powertrain complaints. That is too few vehicles, or too few years on the road, to compare with similar vehicles.

On the record

No serious powertrain recall covering 5% or more of this generation and no escalated investigation in NHTSA's files. Warranty extensions and settlements have not been researched.

Complaints by Engine Code

1NZ-FE

1.5L 4-cyl
28 complaints 27.0 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

safety systems
13
other
6
wheels tires
3
brakes
3
steering
3
Show 2 additional engine variants with limited data
These engines appear in fewer than 10 owner complaints. A low count can mean a clean record, and it can also be a VIN-decode anomaly in NHTSA's data.

Toyota Scion Xa Unidentified Engine

4 complaints 4.0 per year
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Complaint Breakdown

other
2
brakes
2

Owner Complaints by System

Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Toyota Scion Xa, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.

Safety Systems: 13 owner complaints
Brakes: 5 owner complaints

All Generations

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2005-2005 Toyota Scion Xa complaints?

Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005-2005 Toyota Scion Xa. The systems they name most often are the safety systems, the brakes and the wheels and tires.

Is the 2005-2005 Toyota Scion Xa a good used car?

That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005-2005 Toyota Scion Xa. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005-2005 Toyota Scion Xa have?

NHTSA has 33 owner complaints on file for the 2005-2005 Toyota Scion Xa as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

What recalls affect the 2005-2005 Toyota Scion Xa?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005-2005 Toyota Scion Xa.

What should I check before buying a used Toyota Scion Xa?

Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the safety systems, the brakes and the wheels and tires, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.

Does the Scion Xa have NHTSA crash test ratings?

NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2005 Toyota Scion Xa. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 33 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.

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