Scion Xa (2006)
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Complaints by Engine Code
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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.
What to check on a used 2006 Toyota Scion Xa
On a used 2006 Toyota Scion Xa, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the airbags and driver-assist systems (17), the fuel system (16) and the engine (14). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- Switch the ignition on and watch the airbag light. On the drive, check the backup camera and any collision or lane warning.Safety. NHTSA has 17 owner complaints on the 2006 Toyota Scion Xa about the airbags and driver-assist systems.
- Let the engine idle for five minutes, walk around the car and smell for fuel.Safety. NHTSA has 16 owner complaints on the 2006 Toyota Scion Xa about the fuel system.
- Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 14 owner complaints on the 2006 Toyota Scion Xa about the engine.
- Latch and tug every seat belt, move every seat through its full travel and lock each seatback.Safety. NHTSA has 5 owner complaints on the 2006 Toyota Scion Xa about the seats, seat belts and interior.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2006-2006 Toyota Scion Xa complaints?
Owners have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006-2006 Toyota Scion Xa. The systems they name most often are the safety systems, the fuel system and the engine.
Is the 2006-2006 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 69 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006-2006 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 2006-2006 Toyota Scion Xa have?
NHTSA has 69 owner complaints on file for the 2006-2006 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 2006-2006 Toyota Scion Xa?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2006-2006 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 fuel system and the engine, 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 2006 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. 69 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.