2006 Scion Xb reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2006 Scion Xb — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 301
- 7 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
- 93 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 2
- see below
- Reported harm
- 25 reported crashes · 15 injuries
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#1,765
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Scion median
+117
median 184 across 10 Scion records
Vs 2004-2008
+26
median 275 complaints in 883 records
Top component share
48%
Visibility: 143 complaints
What owners report fails — 2006 Scion Xb
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD 93
- VISIBILITY 50
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 25
- STRUCTURE:BODY 11
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10
2 recalls on record for the 2006 Scion Xb
- NHTSA 10V036000 · 2010 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- NHTSA 10V035000 · 2010 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2006 Scion Xb
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2006 Scion Xb units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2006 Scion Xb reliable?
NHTSA has 301 consumer complaints on record for the 2006 Scion Xb and 2 recalls. The most-reported problem area is visibility:windshield (93 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2006 Scion Xb units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Scion Xb?
Owners most often report problems with: visibility:windshield (93), visibility (50), vehicle speed control (25), structure:body (11). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2006 Scion Xb?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.