toyota scion xb Problems

toyota scion xb 2005 Complaints

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

dt: the brake system (not abs) failed. she was not getting a warning sign when the brakes were going bad. dealership and the manufacturer said that it was normal wear and tear. the brakes went out at 12,000 miles. *ak

Reported in: BETHELEM PA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTLKT324450

STRUCTURE

glass roof/sunroof assembly constantly creaks and pops. taken to dealership and tsb performed, noises went away for approximately 2 weeks and noise returned. took back to dealership, was informed it needed "lubrication" and it should be fine, noises have returned again. also, the hatchback always rattles, as recommended by a scion message board, slightly larger bump stops were purchased, which lessened the rattling, but is still present when going over bumps, sounds like if hatch was not fully closed, but it is. all of the above information is for a scion tc, option for this vehicle was not available in complaint form so a scion xb was selected. *jb

Reported in: FALLS CHURCH VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

OTHER

passenger side front seat belt (may apply to rear belts as well) retractor does not function properly. the belts appear to have a limit set on them that is too short for the vehicle configuration. a simple act such as leaning forward slightly in the passenger seat to open the glove box can cause the seat belt to limit up and begin it's lock down. it then begins to ratchet backwards and will not give in the forward direction at all. if the passenger leans back it tightens further, and becomes difficult to disengage from the latch mechanism. the only option if the limit is accidentally reached is to undo the seat belt, let it all the way back, and pull it out again. my wife and i often find ourselves having to do it while on the freeway or in other situations where the vehicle is in motion, because of the ratcheting action. this is completely unacceptable. the driver's belt is the only one that seems to function properly without this limit and ratchet back system. driver's side has no issues for the same person doing actions that may reach even further than the passenger might normally do. also, paint very easily chips and scratches. leaning against the car too hard, or accidentally running a fingernail on it causes severe white scratches to appear on my dark red scion xb. *nm

Reported in: FEDERAL WAY WA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

Reported in: FEDERAL WAY WA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

the driver door detent on the 2005 scion xb vin jtlk324154008954 does not hold on a modest incline, creating a serious injury hazard. reported problem to dealer (riverhead toyota). response: "vehicle not designed to. no problem found". the dealer is wrong. there is a problem. the problem appears to be a combination of 2 problems -- an inadequate detent for the weight of the door combined with application of excessive white grease. toyota needs to design a stronger detent and all service personnel need to be warned not to apply any grease to the detent and to remove any grease applied at the factory or in prior service. *nm

Reported in: BELLPORT NY || Crash: N || VIN #: JTLKT324154

SEAT BELTS

*****attention***** *****scion xb seat belts very dangerous for little kids********* rear driver side seat belts locking to the point of extreme pain and suffocation. the belt mechanism once locked it continues to rachet backward to its locking state so that if one leans back on the seat you become glued to it. the seat belt will not give in forward which makes difficult to reach the unlatch button. this is extremely dangerous for young children!. my son (7 yrs old) fell asleep while on the freeway only to wake up with his seat belt locked, i suggested to lean backward on the seat to give it some slack and then to pull forward, to my surprised the seat belt became tighter. once i pulled over it had become so tight around my son's chest that it was causing him pain and difficulty breathing. i immediately attempted to unlatch it but it was impossible to push the button down. the only option was to remove the rear side panel (behind the back seat) and remove the entire locking mechanism from the car frame. it's been two days since the incident and the belt is still locked. this is very dangerous!!! and if it were to happen in a fender bender, fire or an accident could possibly cause serious injury if not death... i'm very concerned will get rid off this car..... i will be filing a complaint to the manufacturer. *nm

Reported in: BRENTWOOD CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

the first night that i drove it, i was in the hilly country and noticed what i thought was a serious problem. with low beam on the light does not shine any higher than about 3 ½ feet off the ground. going down the hill the lights only shine on the bottom of the hill, not up the other side like a normal vehicle. when i reached the bottom of the hill, my wife screamed at me. there in the middle of the road was a large buck. the lights did not illuminate him. with another car coming i couldn't use my bright. i took it to the dealer a few days later because they had only 2 mechanics and couldn't handle anymore work. they called me that friday and told me to bring it in monday. no-one at that dealership knew how the lights were supposed to work. no knowledge of the trucks they sell. the master mechanic worked on it twice. he told me that he drove his daughters tundra and that what i had described was fact. he also stated that it was very dangerous. i have contacted toyota corporate complaints. they had no idea why it was like that. after 3 telephone calls to try and get some satisfactory after the sale customer service, from a dealership where there is none, i was told that the dealership closed my case. i will not drive at night. too dangerous. *jb

Reported in: HARKER HEIGHTS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TBET34105S

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

on, 4 jan 2006, my daughter was driving a toyota scion xb, 2005. she attempted to stop behind a vehicle that has stopped at a yield sign. she could not stop because the throttle had stuck. she ran into another vehicle, damaging her front end. *nm

Reported in: EL PASO TX || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTLKT324750

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

there is a driving problem with a new car when starting it with a cold engine. the vehicle bucks and jerks when driving at slow speed until the engine is warmed up. the vehicle does not produce trouble codes. therefore, the dealer claims it is operating normally although the jerking and bucking is quite disruptive and not at all normal. *ak

Reported in: OAKLAND MI || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE167850

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

the scion tc with a manual transmission has a major flaw when the engine is cold and driven slowly. the engine bucks and jerks violently until the engine warms up. it will only happen when driven slowly when the engine is cold. the vehicle will buck and jerk, violently some times, until the temperature needle moves. it happens in summer and winter and is ok when the engine is eventually warmed up. the dealer can do nothing for it as the computer programming is fixed by toyota. *nm

Reported in: OAKLAND MI || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE167850

AIR BAGS

dt*: the contact stated the airbags did not deploy during a collision. the vehicle was side swiped then hit a rock wall with the passenger side front end. this occurred at 65 mph and the damage was between the corner and headlights. the seatbelts were worn, but the occupants received minor injuries. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and has not been seen by a mechanic.

Reported in: RICHMOND CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTLKT334X50

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH

subject: 2005 scion xb structural safety item after purchase of the above automobile it was discovered there is no mechanical way to open the rear trunk door. it has no key, no external handle, and no cable release. entry and exit is dependent solely on the battery-powered wireless remote control. if that should fail or break, one has to climb into the rear and remove a panel secured with fasteners to release the lock. consider - south florida with numerous water-filled canals - across alligator alley cars run into canals often, nose-first. driver has no way to release rear lock. your office recently issued a directive to install emergency internal lock releases for normal car trunks. how did the scion pass inspection? i tried contacting the scion organization on this subject, and was unable to speak to anyone with any knowledge of this subject. should you concur with my report, perhaps scion could be encouraged to provide a fix. *jb

Reported in: NAPLES FL || Crash: N || VIN #: JTLKT324954

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

on four different occurrences (6/2005 and 8/2005, 6/20,2006 and 6/23, 2006) while driving and approaching a stoplight, the car revved up and lunged forward. car was brought to the dealership on july 3, 2006 and they could find nothing wrong. *nm

Reported in: PLAINVILLE CT || Crash: N || VIN #: JTLKT324454

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

(1) cornering hard at high speed (45-60 mph) (2) my 2005 scion xb's abs system applies the brakes without my touching the brake pedal. this causes the car to veer opposite away from the direction i'm steering toward the oncoming traffic lane or off the road. (3) the mechanic at the toyota dealership indicated that this is normal for that braking system and he could not repair it. *nm

Reported in: VANCOUVER WA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTLKT334850

AIR BAGS

front end collision on 2005 toyota scion xb, both sensors were smashed and air bags did not deploy! *nm

Reported in: CHANTILLY VA || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTLKT324154

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

we have a 2005 scion xb we have had to have the windshield replaced twice so far due to cracks caused by rocks. in addition we have had to have chips repaired several times. i have heard that this seems to be a common issue with scion xb's but even though scion is no help. in all my years of having cars i have never had any type of problem like this and have never had to have a windsheild replaced. this car seems like you have to replace a windshield like you replace your oil !! i have contacted scion with no luck or no remendy. *nm

Reported in: PITTSTON ME || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

i am now forced to replace my windshield for the third time on my scion xb 05'. every time it starts out with a tiny chip that leads to a crack that spreads quickly. the design of the car and the angle of the glass contribute to this problem. *jb

Reported in: BALTIMORE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: JTLKT324350

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

i was driving southbound on delaware state highway 1 towards ocean city, maryland, maintained a constant speed of 50 mph when the tail pipe on the scion xb 2005 released series 2.0 fell off without warning. it bounced against the road, flew up, and hit the suv driving behind me in the windshield. fortunately, the windshield did not crack, and the driver , after we both pulled to the side of the road, drove off without incident. i was unable to find the tail pipe. the vehicle has approximately 45,000 miles on it, and has been kept in excellent working condition with frequent routine maintenance. however, i note that poor welding on the tail pipes of the release series 2.0 has been recorded frequently online. see, http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=105750. only 2500 of the cars with this muffler were produced, and over a dozen complaints were easily observable online. i was happy that the car behind me was an suv instead of a motorcycle, as the flying tailpipe could have seriously injured a motorcycle driver. i am presently attempting to replace the part, but my local dealership informed me that it wa sno longer available. scion has replied that the dealer needed to search for the part number via the vin number, and i am awaiting the result on this count.*ak

Reported in: ELLENDALE DE || Crash: N || VIN #: JTLKT334854

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

june 19, 2007 i noticed that my muffler was louder than usual and noticed that the tip of my muffler was missing. i own a scion 2005 xb release series 2.0 vehicle. there were 2500 of these cars manufactured and they have a special dc sport exhaust system. the dealer initially told me that i would have to replace the entire exhaust system and that it would not be covered under the warranty. upon looking at the web site entitled scionlife.com, i found a forum that contained many scion xb release series 2.0 owners whose muffler tips had come apart. i provided this information to the dealer. the noise inside my vehicle can be oppressive when i step on the gas pedal. july 6, 2007 the dealer states that he is ordering a muffler and that it will be covered under the warranty. as of july 19, the part is still on order. after seeing the number of people that have experienced the same problem with the muffler on these vehicles, i believe that it is a defective muffler and should be recalled before someone is injured by a flying muffler tip. the manufacturer should replace these mufflers with a safer and more reliable exhaust system.

Reported in: MANCHESTER MO || Crash: N || VIN #: JTLKT324254

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

the vehicle stability control; traction control; check engine light have come on and remained on. the light was temporarily deactivated when a cam gear was replaced at wagner toyota in lancaster ma. the error code returned and has remained on despite leaving the car at gatorland toyota in gainesville fl on three separate occasions. the dealership service manager after first replacing the computer advised me that they do not know how to repair my car. i am uncertain whether the vsc or the traction control is operational at this time (safety concern).

Reported in: GAINESVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: JTLKT334354

SUSPENSION:AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC)

Reported in: GAINESVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: JTLKT334354

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: GAINESVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: JTLKT334354

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

the windshield in my vehicle is not very good. in the first two weeks it cracked and soon after i had another crack. i did not hear any hit on my windshield while driving. i think that it is the way the vehicle is built. i have heard the same complaint from other car owners so i thought i would voice me concern here. thank you

Reported in: PLACENTIA CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

windshield crack. twice!*cn

Reported in: MENIFEE CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

my windshield inexplicably cracked.

Reported in: POMONA CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

vehicle stability control; traction control; check engine have all lit up. this first occurred in september 2007 the dealership had my car for almost 2 weeks before they "fixed it" by replacing something with my cam shaft? they stated it was under warranty because of a recall. january 1, 2008 the lights all reappeared, i brought it back and was told that nothing could be found wrong and that the lights reset themselves. now february 13, 2008 the lights have come back on again accompanied by a very loud squealing coming from my steering.

Reported in: JOHNSONVILLE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: JTLKT324550

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: JOHNSONVILLE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: JTLKT324550

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

my 2005 toyota scion xb experienced a sudden and unexpected cracked windshield without any apparent cause. i noticed this is a common failure due to many complaints recorded on this website: http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f0e5312/30.

Reported in: WARREN OH || Crash: N || VIN #: JTLKT324050

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

spontaneous crack on windshield of my xb scion. it has been cracked out of my field of vision for over a year, and then just a few weeks back it crack all the way across!

Reported in: PUYALLUP WA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTLKT324954

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota scion xb. while driving at various speeds, the tip of the muffler would sporadically crack and then fall off. prior to the failure, the contact heard a loud noise. he took the vehicle to a dealer and they stated that the exhaust system was potentially defective and they replaced the exhaust. one year later, the failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. a representative stated that because the warranty expired, the contact would be responsible for the repairs at the cost of $439. the manufacturers of the vehicle and the exhaust system were unable to provide assistance. the failure mileage was 27,320 and current mileage was 34,040.

Reported in: HUMMELSTOWN PA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTLKT324154

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota scion xb. while driving 25 mph, the contact attempted to accelerate and the accelerator pedal stuck to the floor. as a result, the contact rear ended another vehicle. after the crash, the pedal was still stuck to the floor, even when the vehicle was turned off. there were no injuries. the vehicle is currently being diagnosed by the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 89,700.

Reported in: SUMMERVILLE SC || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTLKT324250

VISIBILITY

i have a 2005 scion xb i have had to have the windshield replaced so far due to cracks caused by rocks. i just found out that this is a common issue with scion xb's but toyota of scion is no help what so every they keep giving me the run around. i have never had any type of problem like this with any other cars i've had and have never had to have a windshield replaced. this car seems like !! i have contacted scion with no luck. when will this be fix??

Reported in: LA MIRADA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTLKT334850

VISIBILITY

the scion xb seems particularly prone to windshield damage. a tiny rock hit it once before, and a large crack formed almost immediately. i replaced the entire windshield and then within 2 weeks, i had the same situation again.

Reported in: MERRICK NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY

windshield keeps cracking. i am own my second windshield.

Reported in: CARTERSVILLE GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SEATS

i was a passenger in the back seat of my '05 scion when we were rear ended at low impact approx 15 mpr. i immediately felt intense pain between my shoulder blades from the impact of the frame around backseat and headrest area. i have been receiving treatment for my injury ever since. had it not been for the metal frame within the back of the backseat, i would not have any injury. the manufacturer needs to know that if an adult sits in the backseat, they are in danger of possible injury if rearended. and the injury is from their seat construction, not whiplash.

Reported in: COLORADO SPRINGS CO || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTLKT324950

STRUCTURE:BODY

trunk latch broke off when trying to open. made very flimpse and will not withstand regular use.

Reported in: SYLVANIA GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

rear door latch assembly came completely off, disconnected from car door when engaging latch and pulling up in an attempt to open the rear door.

Reported in: NEW KENT VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE

rear door latch assembly came completely off, disconnected from car door when engaging latch and pulling up in an attempt to open the rear door.

Reported in: NEW KENT VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

TIRES

two patches on passenger side from tire only seem to be showing wear beyond normal use. first patch is 5 3/8" long by 7/8" wide. silver metal fibers are sticking out of the patch and some white fibers are seen around the edge of the patch. patch is oval shaped and located on the outermost tread (part of tread facing away from the car) second patch is 6" long by 1/2" wide with only white fibers showing. no metal is exposed. this patch is located on the inner edge (part facing car/engine) and is oval shaped as well. whole patch is completely on the outer tread as well. both patches are in the same relative location on the tire, however one is on the outer tread and one is on the inner tread. the front passenger side tire is the only tire with this problem. had treadwear measured by an associate at ntb (national tire and battery co.) and all tires have 4/32 worth of tread on them. alignments and rotations are done "regularly" but do not have the paperwork to prove it. tires were installed by the manufacturer when car was purchased. car has 36,000 miles on it. as of now, still driving on the tire, but shopping around to get it replaced soon.

Reported in: CHICAGO IL || Crash: N || VIN #: JTLKT334350

AIR BAGS

i was driving my 2005 scion xb when i struck a guard rail and another vehicle with the front end of the scion at approximately 50 mph. my airbag did not go off. this resulted in whiplash injuries to my head, neck and back. my vehicle was determined to be a total loss by my insurance company after the crash.

Reported in: VENTURA CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTLKT334750

VISIBILITY

we have a 2005 scion xb. road debris hit the car one month ago, but the crack on the windshield, starting on the passenger side edge, appeared 2 days back. it appears unrelated. insurance policy did not cover cost of replacement of the windshield. the crack is more than a foot long.

Reported in: PROVIDENCE RI || Crash: N || VIN #: JTLKT324954

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

several lights turn on console due to technical recall. dealership did not fix issue due to lights not being on. i've taken to 2 other mechanics who said take car to dealership. car was close on (and now out of ) warranty. this seems to be a common issue as i looked on many sites in regards to 2005 scion xb's and found many other complaints. the lights will turn off after ignition is restarted numerous times, therefore removing the data from the computer. trac control, check engine, you can feel the car shutter and trying to catch.

Reported in: FORT THOMAS KY || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: FORT THOMAS KY || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

plastic rear tailgate handle broke off under normal wear and tear circumstances when attempting to open. apparent design defect whereby heavy weight of rear vertical tailgate door places stress on two plastic connectors. no practical way to open door from inside or out. part also houses rear license plate lights and electronic opening latch control which becomes inoperable. dozens of similar experiences posted on edmonds.com. dealer refused to fix out of warranty period. after complaint to toyota, they agreed to reimburse for part cost only as one time concession.

Reported in: BREWSTER NY || Crash: N || VIN #: JTLKT324854

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i was driving my 2005 scion xb to my office. as i slowed down and turned into a parking space when i applied the brakes the engine accelerated to 3000 rpms jumped the curb and ran into the back of the building. when i reported these facts to a toyota dealer they said they have never heard of a car doing that and it must have been a mistake on my part. since the repair of the car in a period of two years the engine has done this four other times the repair people say they can't fix it unless it happens when they are working on the car. i believe the problem is in the electronic controls for the accelerator. i get no response from toyota.

Reported in: PORTALES NM || Crash: Y || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: PORTALES NM || Crash: Y || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

brakes failed for seconds in freezing weather; then brakes returned; this loss of power in the brakes has happened infrequently; only 6-10 times since ownership; but last week it happened twice on il sr 38 driving west, and two each rear-enders almost occurred; because when you need the brakes you expect them to function, as usual; *cn

Reported in: DEKALB IL || Crash: N || VIN #: JTLKT334650

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

while entering a freeway with full acceleration the gas pedal stuck. the car was out of control and after applying the brakes put it in neutral it finally unstuck. scion xb 2005 soon after this happened all the warning lights came on (service engine brake light etc. took it to the dealer and they replaced a computer. i do not know if the problem was due to the computer failure but it did happen at approximately the same time.

Reported in: BASTROP TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JTLKT324154

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: BASTROP TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JTLKT324154

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

my scion xb is infrequently accelerating and lunging forward for no apparent reason from both a stationery position as well as while moving on the highway.

Reported in: LADSON SC || Crash: N || VIN #: JTLKT324650

AIR BAGS

air bag light is on. toyota dealer advises the wiring harness in steering column needs to be replaced and is a common problem.

Reported in: LANCASTER CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTLKT324654

SEAT BELTS

i have a 2005 scion xb. i have 2 children that sit in the back seat in booster seats. the lap belts are really loose on this vehicle(my children can actually stand up on the floor and move to the middle seat with the seat belt buckled in, don't know if this is normal). yesterday my daughter was pulling on her belt while i was driving and looped it around her neck. since the belt is so loose it didn't bother her. when she unbuckled the belt the belt went up into the wall and tightened around her neck. at that point it wasn't choking her and i ran around there (passenger rear) and tried to help. her head would not fit through the loop to get her out. i could not get the seat belt to come out any because it was locked up. the more we struggled the tighter the seat belt kept getting around her neck. it started to choke her and i grabbed a pair of scissors that i keep in the glove department and cut the belt. i only recently started keeping scissors in the car and if i did not have them my daughter would probably be dead right now. i would have had to watch her get strangled to death and nothing i could do. i don't understand why there is not some kind of emergency release to unlock a seat belt in an emergency. she should not have been playing with the seat belt, but kids do stupid things, and there should be an emergency way to release that seat belt. i know have to pay almost $300 to fix the seat belt, but i guess that is a small price to pay for what could have been the alternative.

Reported in: SEVIERVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #: JTLKT324150

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota scion xb. while driving in reverse at an unknown speed, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into another vehicle and a tree. the contact suffered personal injuries.the police was called to the scene of the accident and a police report was filed. the failure and current mileages were 48,777.

Reported in: MOUNT PLEASANT NC || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTLKT324550

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

my accelerator stuck while i was in traffic. i was going 55mph and slowed to 30 due to traffic. when i slowed the engine reved. i turned off the engine after putting the car in neutral. i turned the car back on and it kept reving. i turned off the engine again and it reset. i had the cruise control on but not engaged. i took the car into the local toyota service center and they checked out the car and told me they could find nothing. that was 9/28/2005.

Reported in: NEWPORT KY || Crash: N || VIN #: JTLKT324050

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota scion xb. the contact stated that while driving at speeds of 35 mph, the check engine, tsc and abs warning lights illuminated simultaneously on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the spark plugs were replaced. immediately following the repair the exact same warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was left in the dealers possession for further diagnostic testing. the dealer advised the contact that the engine needed to be replaced. the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was outside of the factory warranty and repairs would be at the owner�s expense. the failure mileage was 59,900.

Reported in: FREDERICKSBURG VA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTLKT334950

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

1. driver's side lock intermittently won't open from inside. neither manually nor pressing the key fob will open. the only way to open the door is from the outside and manually using the handle. i have taken this to 2 toyota dealers and nothing has been done about it.

Reported in: DAYTON OH || Crash: N || VIN #: JTLKT324354

TIRES

experienced a flat tire today due to a tire valve stem cracking at the base of my 2005 scion xb.

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTLKT324554

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

driving about 4 miles an hour, the accelerator over powered the brake system. rpm's where maxed even after the initial collision. with foot on the brakes and in park, the vehicle moved forward another 3 -4 feet to hit the same car again. the car will still move with the e-brake operated and full force on the brake pedal.

Reported in: PEACHTREE CITY GA || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTLKT324454

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota scion xb. the contact stated there were approximately 100 small fractures and chips in the front windshield as well as four larger, dime-sized chips. the insurance company advised they would not replace any defect that was not in the contact's line of sight.the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the contact stated the failure has existed since the date of purchase. the failure mileage was 6 and the current mileage was 99,000.

Reported in: ANN ARBOR MI || Crash: N || VIN #: JTLKT324350

STRUCTURE

hatch handle, made of flimsy plastic and held on by a couple of screws, broke off. this part, which contains the handle, lock mechanism and the license plate light, gets a lot of use, opening and closing the hatch, and is not very well made for the amount of use it is subjected too.

Reported in: HONAUNAU HI || Crash: N || VIN #: JTLKT334954

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Reported in: HONAUNAU HI || Crash: N || VIN #: JTLKT334954

TIRES

2005 scion xb we have had to put three windshields in, four sets of tires and now the speedometer went out. we just spent two thousand dollars at the dealership, it had to have the seat belts done, the cruise control stuck all the time and we never got recall letters, i went on line. i am so concerned about the safety of my son. there should never be three windshield replacements, we don't know what the deal on this is and we have checked the tires daily. i appreciate the information here.

Reported in: ROUND ROCK TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Reported in: ROUND ROCK TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

Reported in: ROUND ROCK TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

tl*the contact owns a 2005 scion xb. the contact stated that the latch on the rear of the vehicle snapped off as the contact tried to open the rear door. the vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. the manufacturer had not been contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Reported in: HAUPPAUGE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: JTLKT334850

VISIBILITY

2005 scion xb windshield crack in the midline, between the wipers. for no apparent reason the crack continuously increasing length. didn't hit anything nor it occured from some object. bought this car used from the dealer and from the looks of it this windshield is not oem stock, might be replaced windshield and possibly this issue has occured before.

Reported in: ANAHEIM CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTLKT334554

VISIBILITY

2005 scion xb windshield. rock chips turn into huge cracks! i have never had a vehicle windshield do this. what would the point be in replacing it?! are there any recalls for these windshields?

Reported in: BOISE ID || Crash: N || VIN #: JTLKT324554

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

by 2011, both back windows inoperable (motor burned out due to electrical issues) and i am having issues with the air conditioning and electrical dash display. the dealer (avenues toyota in jacksonville, fl) said there are no recalls and instructed me to call toyota directly about the problem. the dealer wants to charge me $500 each to replace the motor in both back windows and claims there are no issues that they are aware of at this time. i found numerous claims on the internet to substantiate that this is not an isolated case and the electrical issues extend throughout the toyota line during the time the vehicle was manufactured.

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: JTLKT324054

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: JTLKT324054

AIR BAGS

driving on an access road, a car stopped suddenly in front of me at low speed, and i stepped on brakes hard and they did not work. have had acceleration problems in past and reported to dealership. car was included in the recall of cruise control sticking and acceleration and odometer going out and dashboard. airbags deployed prematurely and did not inflate fully. service light sticking preventing inspection until dealership can order part resulting in two traffic violations of no inspection even though presenting documentation of seeking inspection and failed. replaced part on service bulletin, replaced three windshields having nothing hitting it but cracking anyway,back trunk handle broke,glove compartment broke,seat belt problems,car total loss by insurance company even though front had no damage visible, severe damage to front bumper underneath=six thousand dollar estimate-no transportation now-unsafe car , was loyal toyota customer but this is not a safe car four sets of tires before forty thousand miles, factory put wrong size on care, private tire company identified problem and tire rims were damaged. this was a rip off car. bought new-never again. *kb

Reported in: ROUND ROCK TX || Crash: Y || VIN #: UNAVAILABLE

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Reported in: ROUND ROCK TX || Crash: Y || VIN #: UNAVAILABLE

STRUCTURE:BODY

earlier in 2011 while accessing the rear of my car through the hatch door, my hatch handle snapped off completely. after further looking into the issue, i discovered that the plastic clips built into the handles broke. my local toyota dealer is aware of the "issue" and acknowledges that it is a "defect" with this specific make and model car. on top of that, i have both seen many broken hatch handles while on the road, and read many other incidents similar to mine on several notable scion forums online. others report that their toyota dealers fixed the issue, free part, but still charged upwards of $100 for labor. i would like to see this problem get fixed by toyota as it is clearly a defective part.

Reported in: BINGHAMTON NY || Crash: N || VIN #: JTLKT334554

STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

the tailgate "handle" release broke of in my hands, without even pulling on it, on my 2005 toyota scion xb. i went out to place something into the back of my car and when i pinched the release button and lifted the gate as i have done hundreds of times, the handle snapped off in my hands! after researching this issue i have found hundreds of people who have had the same experience, many have had this happen more than once! dealerships have even stated, "it is faulty part." however, toyota fails to issue a recall.

Reported in: PHOENIX AZ || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY

rear hatch outside opening mechanism broke after routine use. this appears to be design flaw using flimsy plastic door apparatus. this is dangerous situation - it has resulted in improper closing of rear hatch door which can cause exhaust fumes to enter the inside on the car. this could also cause objects to fall out of the rear of the car while on the road. (anecdotal note: i see numerous scions of this era with taped up rear hatch door handles indicating that they have the same problem.

Reported in: MARIETTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTLKT324X54

STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

the rear truck release of the scion xb's fail four times since purchase in 2005 and toyota says its not their fault.

Reported in: FORT WORTH TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK

the rear truck release of the scion xb's fail four times since purchase in 2005 and toyota says its not their fault.

Reported in: FORT WORTH TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY

trunk latch came off, made of plastic and held by two screws, happened twice, first time had to glue screw to thread on plastic latch base but it wont hold. door will not open while this problem persists. a 4 door xb without a trunk access? c'mon man!!

Reported in: LOIZA PR || Crash: N || VIN #: JTLKT324954

STRUCTURE

went to put my groceries away after leaving the store. lifted on the rear hatch handle and was surprised to find the trunk still closed and the handle still in my hand. now my license plate lights and my handle to open the trunk are dangling from the rear of my car.

Reported in: CEDAR LAKE IN || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

while opening the rear hatch door the handle snapped and no longer can be used to open the door. the electric no longer works on the passenger side of the vehicle, i can not open or lock these doors. the dash board lights remain on no matter how often i take it back to the dealer to fix. these problems are expensive to repair and it seems they can not repair these problems.

Reported in: RAMSEY NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: RAMSEY NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota scion xb. the contact stated that the rear latch door handle fractured while she attempted to open the trunk. as a result, the trunk was unable to be opened from the inside or outside. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the latch needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 108,000 and the current mileage was 108,023.

Reported in: REDONDO BEACH CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTLKT324X50

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i was driving my 2005 scion xb . as i slowed down to stop my car accelerated right through the stop sign across the highway and into a barbwire fence.. when i applied the brakes the engine accelerated . the vehicle stability control; traction control; check engine all lit up.i got the car started, but it ran hot and started smoking and would not hold speed.

Reported in: FRANKLIN NC || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTLKT334850

STRUCTURE:BODY

rear door latch broke off when pressure was applied. will not release.

Reported in: KNOXVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #: JTLKT334654

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

my scion sb has had the rear hatch lock, and lighting with license plate break 5 times, scion dealer did it first and charged $599.00. since then i have bought the parts and did the work myself.

Reported in: FORT WORTH TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JTLKT324154

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

my scion sb has had the rear hatch lock, and lighting with license plate break 5 times, scion dealer did it first and charged $599.00. since then i have bought the parts and did the work myself.

Reported in: FORT WORTH TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JTLKT324154

ENGINE

i own 2005 scion xb first incident -thursday evening 6:30 pm, july 11, 2013 in martinez, california i was driving on the city street at about 25 mph. the car suddenly accelerated by itself to 40-45 mph. i braked (foot brake, hand brake & using gear) before almost hitting the car in front of me. luckily it stopped with a loud braking noise; i ended up close to the side of the street but still not clear from the traffic lane. i tried to restart and move out of the way but the acceleration sound was horrible and the gear was locked up. i opened the hood and checked the accelerator cable, flipping the spring loaded cable back and forth, and it seemed to be loose on the cable spool. i then re-started the car, but it was still revving very fast, so i turned it off and continued flipping the accelerator cable until it appeared to be tighter. when i re-started it this time it was running normally at reduced rpms about 30 minutes after the incident. i drove back home slowly (one mile away) on the city streets. i drove it slowly to auto shop the next day. checked by mtz automotive in martinez, california on friday, july 12, 2013. they found no problem. but i am scared to drive. do not know what to do. checking online and found your website.

Reported in: MARTINEZ CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTLKT324450

STRUCTURE:BODY

the rear hatch door handle came off in my hand and is now dangling by the wires for the tag lights which is a safety hazard as it may fall off while driving down the road and cause an accident.

Reported in: HARLEM GA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTLKT334350

ENGINE

my scion overheated,lost oil pressure due to whatever damage the overheating caused and i've had a low battery charge all this time but none of these problems were indicated by any gauge or light on my dash. now i have to replace the motor.

Reported in: ONTARIO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTLKT334450

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: ONTARIO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTLKT334450

STRUCTURE:BODY

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota scion xb. the contact stated that she attempted to open the liftgate and noticed that the door handle was loose. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but they stated that the door handle assembly needed to be replaced but the parts were unavailable. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 89,000.

Reported in: NOVATO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTLKT324950

AIR BAGS

the air bag light came on and stayed on. we had our local mechanic look at it and he said the steering column needed to be taken apart to fix it. this sounds exactly like the current toyota recall for the spiral cable assembly yet my scion is not on the list of recalled vehicles.

Reported in: SPOKANE WA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTLKT324354

AIR BAGS

after having my car, 2005 xb, serviced my air bag light came on.dealer stated they would need to remove the steering wheel to fix the problem. car has approx 160,000 miles on it and i have seen others stating that same problem at or near the same mileage, toyota needs to look into this cause it seems to be a problem. also other lights randomly coming on such vechile stabilty, check engine and another light all come on together for no apparent reason. recall please.

Reported in: MOCKSVILLE NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

the air bag light came on and stayed on. we had our local mechanic look at it. he stated dealer had to fix because of computer cost to read air bag sensor readings. milage 155000. several other dash lights come on and off.

Reported in: FT PIERCE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: JTLKT324854

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