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2006 Scion XB

The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.

NHTSA data through October 2026View original NHTSA data Change vehicle

Your vehicle at a glance

Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.

Owner complaints
253
Received Jun 2006 to May 2026
Official recalls listed
5
Naming this model year; check your VIN for applicability
BrakeNews flagged problems
0
Statistical signals, not official defect findings or recalls

Owner reports

Most reported problems

  1. 1
    Glass shatters or cracks without impact137 complaints · 54% of this vehicle’s complaints
  2. 2
    Unintended acceleration despite braking22 complaints · 8.7% of this vehicle’s complaints
  3. 3
    Rear door latch fails to open or close14 complaints · 5.5% of this vehicle’s complaints
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Official NHTSA records

Recalls to check

  • Recall #10V035000Gulf 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.
  • Recall #10V036000Southeast 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.
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BrakeNews signals

Flagged complaint patterns

Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.

No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.

How flags are identified

Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 18 crashes, 0 fires, 10 people injured, 0 deaths.

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Where do owners report problems?

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Showing all 11 listed problems by system.

Engine & powertrain

Brakes

Electrical & lights

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Airbags, belts & seats

Steering, suspension & tires

Body, doors & glass

1 more problem

Driver assistance

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Other

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Complaints received about the 2006 Scion XB
71
Show as a table
YearComplaints
200613
200741
200871
200931
201029
20118
201210
20137
201410
201510
20164
20175
20186
20193
20200
20210
20220
20232
20240
20251
2026 (to Oct 2026)2
Total253

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

ProblemComplaintsShareShare ratioStatus
Glass shatters or cracks without impact13754%–
Unintended acceleration despite braking228.7%–NHTSA recall #07V048000
Rear door latch fails to open or close145.5%–
Airbags fail to deploy in crashes72.8%–
Tailgate or trunk latch fails52.0%–
Engine suddenly shuts off while driving52.0%–
Seat belt fails to latch or retract41.6%–
Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines41.6%–
Power window regulator fails and window drops31.2%–
Suspension clunking or rattling noise over bumps31.2%–
Cruise control fails to disengage31.2%–NHTSA recall #07V030000, #07V048000

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

  • NHTSA recall #10V035000February 3, 2010271,417 vehicles affected

    equipment: other: labels

    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.

    This does not meet the standard requirements.

    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.

  • NHTSA recall #10V036000February 3, 2010153,418 vehicles affected

    equipment: other: labels

    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.

    A driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.

    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.

  • NHTSA recall #09V223000June 15, 200927,080 vehicles affected

    equipment: other: labels

    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."

    Incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels could result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

    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.

  • NHTSA recall #07V048000February 12, 2007716 vehicles affected

    vehicle speed control

    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.

    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.

    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.

  • NHTSA recall #07V030000February 1, 20071,372 vehicles affected

    vehicle speed control: cruise control

    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.

    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.

    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.

Other model years

About this data

NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2006 Scion XB.

Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.

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