Model year record

2006 Scion XB

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 305 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 10V036000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
Vehicles affected
153,418
Reported to NHTSA
2010-02-03
Owners notified
2010-05-27

Defect description

SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.

Safety risk

A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.

Recall campaignNHTSA 10V035000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC.
Vehicles affected
271,417
Reported to NHTSA
2010-02-03
Owners notified
2010-05-27

Defect description

GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.

Safety risk

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.

Recall campaignNHTSA 09V223000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
27,080
Reported to NHTSA
2009-06-15
Owners notified
2009-09-18

Defect description

TOYOTA IS RECALLING 27,080 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER CARS BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 TO MAY 4, 2009. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."

Safety risk

INCORRECT LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING OVERLOADED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE THEM WITH A NEW, ACCURATE LABEL TO BE INSTALLED OVER THE INACCURATE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371.

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V048000

Vehicle speed control

Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS
Vehicles affected
716
Reported to NHTSA
2007-02-12
Owners notified
2007-02-28

Defect description

CERTAIN ROSTRA PRECISION CONTROLS' SPEED CONTROLS MAY HAVE A FAULTY MODULE. THESE CONTROLS WERE INSTALLED BY SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DEALERS OR AT THEIR VEHICLE PROCESSING CENTER ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. WHEN THE SPEED CONTROL "ON/OFF" SWITCH IS PRESSED ONCE TO TURN THE UNIT OFF, THE THROTTLE DOES NOT RETURN TO IDLE. WHEN THE "ON/OFF" SWITCH IS PRESSED A SECOND TIME, THE THROTTLE WILL RETURN TO IDLE.

Safety risk

A CRASH COULD BE CAUSE IN THE EVENT THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT ALLOW THE ENGINE TO RETURN TO IDLE ON THE FIRST DEPRESSION OF THE "ON/OFF" SWITCH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND/OR REPLACE THE SPEED CONTROL MODULE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 28, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V030000

Vehicle speed control: cruise control

Component
Vehicle speed control: cruise control
Manufacturer
GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC.
Vehicles affected
1,372
Reported to NHTSA
2007-02-01
Owners notified
2007-03-07

Defect description

CERTAIN ROSTRA PRECISION CONTROLS' SPEED CONTROLS MAY HAVE A FAULTY MODULE. THESE CONTROLS WERE INSTALLED BY GULF STATES TOYOTA (GST) DEALERS OR AT THEIR VEHICLE PROCESSING CENTER ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. WHEN THE SPEED CONTROL "ON/OFF" SWITCH IS PRESSED ONCE TO TURN THE UNIT OFF, THE THROTTLE DOES NOT RETURN TO IDLE. WHEN THE "ON/OFF" SWITCH IS PRESSED A SECOND TIME, THE THROTTLE WILL RETURN TO IDLE.

Safety risk

A CRASH COULD BE CAUSE IN THE EVENT THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT ALLOW THE ENGINE TO RETURN TO IDLE ON THE FIRST DEPRESSION OF THE "ON/OFF" SWITCH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND/OR REPLACE THE SPEED CONTROL MODULE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 7, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GST AT 1-800-444-1074.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Visibility: windshield9315,024 mi
Visibility5027,000 mi
Vehicle speed control2551,618 mi
Structure: body1171,000 mi
Electrical system1015,000 mi
Unknown or other1038,000 mi
Air bags8118,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages765,000 mi
Steering797,135 mi
Structure739,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline640,000 mi
Power train560,000 mi
Service brakes5124,791 mi
Engine and engine cooling437,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic48,000 mi
Visibility/wiper430,000 mi
Engine385,000 mi
Equipment315,000 mi
Seat belts390,222 mi
Structure: body: door318,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)273,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2
Seats2
Structure: frame and members224,000 mi
Suspension: front223,900 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control2400 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls27,700 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch178,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1174,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
Equipment adaptive/mobility1
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner15,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: navigational system(global positioning system)1
Exterior lighting113,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights1400 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1150 mi
Fuel/propulsion system1150 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1150 mi
Seats: front assembly: head restraint1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip110,143 mi
Steering: column14,500 mi
Steering: linkages123,900 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly123,900 mi
Structure: body: bumpers1400 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate170,000 mi
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments154,000 mi
Suspension132,000 mi
Tires1
Visibility: glass, side/rear11,300 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer12,000 mi

The 2005 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 2007 model has 102 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.