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2006 Scion XA Electrical system Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
10%of 71 total for the year
Median mileage
120,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electrical system of the 2006 Scion XA, 10% of the 71 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I own an 2006 Scion XA and I having trouble to start the engine when it's get warm or normal operating temperature. When the engine is cold like on mornings it star right away with a few cranks but after it's gets warm I to crank times stop cranking and crank it again until engine start, cars run fine and got no check engine code on it.”

NHTSA complaint #10816701, filed 2015-12, 138,373 miles

“Hello, I have already replaced three electrical motors for my 2006 Scion XA. I see several other Scion's on the recall for this. I would say my Scion XA should be on as well. I have spent over $1,300 on these repairs, as well as other repairs.”

NHTSA complaint #10785951, filed 2015-10, 120,000 miles

“I own a 2006 Scion XA. I have had to replace three of the electric window controls, and the emission system keeps having problems. Check engine light keeps going on. This happens when the vehicle is running, in motion and stationary.”

NHTSA complaint #10806143, filed 2015-11, 135,000 miles

“My power window master switch went out. I could not put my right rear window up. I went to my local toyota dealer where I get my maintenance done and this was there assessment. I see today on line that toyota is recalling vehicles due to the power window switches malfunctioning! I checked and my model year is not on the recall. I find this a very odd coincidence I am having the exact same problem with my vehicle. I contacted Scion customer care and they said I was not part of the recall and my car was out of warranty. Obviously this problem to me extends beyond the model years listed. …”

NHTSA complaint #10479539, filed 2012-10, 98,000 miles

“After my car, a 2006 Scion XA, had sat in the parking lot all day at work, I drove about a block to a stop sign waiting to cross two lanes. It was cold and rainy that day. When I came to a stop, all of sudden there was a clunk from underneath that I heard and felt and was immediately followed by the car bucking, as if it was trying to leap ahead. I had my foot hard on the brake. It kept doing this every 5 seconds or so until I was able to make the turn. Clunk, leap ' clunk, leap. It was all I could do to control the car. It was dieseling really hard during all this. …”

NHTSA complaint #10318586, filed 2010-03, 17,200 miles

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2006710%
2005410%
2004214%

Other parts of the 2006 Scion XA

Air bags
17 complaints
Fuel system
16 complaints
Engine
8 complaints
Engine cooling
7 complaints
Vehicle speed control
7 complaints
Other or unknown
6 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Seat belts
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Scion XA

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology