Scion Xb (2005)
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Complaints by Engine Code
INZ-FE
1.5L 4-cylView details
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Toyota Scion Xb Unidentified Engine
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1NZ-FE
4-cyl / 108 hpView details
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2AZ-FE
2.4L 4-cyl / 161 hpView details
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Toyota Scion Xb, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2005 Toyota Scion Xb
On a used 2005 Toyota Scion Xb, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the body and structure (28), the airbags and driver-assist systems (15) and the electrical system (12). 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.
- Open and close every door, the hood and the trunk or hatch. Check the latches, the seals and the gaps between panels.Minor. NHTSA has 28 owner complaints on the 2005 Toyota Scion Xb about the body and structure.
- 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 15 owner complaints on the 2005 Toyota Scion Xb about the airbags and driver-assist systems.
- Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 12 owner complaints on the 2005 Toyota Scion Xb about the electrical system.
- Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 10 owner complaints on the 2005 Toyota Scion Xb about the engine, all engines combined.
- With the engine cold, check the coolant level and color, then watch the temperature gauge on the drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 8 owner complaints on the 2005 Toyota Scion Xb about the cooling system, all engines combined.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2005-2005 Toyota Scion Xb complaints?
Owners have filed 91 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005-2005 Toyota Scion Xb. The systems they name most often are the body and trim, the safety systems and the electrical system.
Is the 2005-2005 Toyota Scion Xb 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 91 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005-2005 Toyota Scion Xb. 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 Xb have?
NHTSA has 91 owner complaints on file for the 2005-2005 Toyota Scion Xb 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 Xb?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005-2005 Toyota Scion Xb.
What should I check before buying a used Toyota Scion Xb?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the body and trim, the safety systems and the electrical system, 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 Xb have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2005 Toyota Scion Xb. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 91 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.