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2006 Scion XA Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
10%of 71 total for the year
Median mileage
46,750miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2006 Scion XA, 10% of the 71 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,750 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.

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.

“My check engine went on and I checked for all possible problems.gas cap etc. I drove for several trips and when the light didn't go off I called my Scion dealer. I told him what was happening and he said to bring the car in at my convenience to have it checked. I asked him if I was still under warranty and he said yes because I only had 27,000 miles on the car. They inspected it and found it to be the charcoal canister which he said had a pin hole in it. He said it would cost $531.03 plus tax to replace it. I then said that it should be covered under my warranty. …”

NHTSA complaint #10266100, filed 2009-04, 27,000 miles

“Check engine came on around 47,000 miles, mechanic said problem with emissions, would cost at least $500 to fix, but not covered by toyota federal emission warranty anymore since mileage is over 36,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10432960, filed 2011-10, 47,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2006 toyota Scion XA. While driving at approximately 35 MPH she heard a noise and the vehicle stalled. She notice smoke under hood. There was no warning lights before the failure occurred. The fire department was on the scene. The vehicle was towed the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact insurance company will investigate the failure. The current and the failure mileage were 23,000. Updated 01/14/11 the consumer stated the vehicle stalled and smoke began to emit from the vehicle. The vehicle was totaled. Updated 03/28/11”

NHTSA complaint #10354685, filed 2010-09, 23,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2006 toyota Scion XA. The contact was driving 45 MPH when a burning smell emitted from inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 25,576.”

NHTSA complaint #10456899, filed 2012-04

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Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2006710%
200513%
2004321%

Other parts of the 2006 Scion XA

Air bags
17 complaints
Fuel system
16 complaints
Engine
8 complaints
Electrical system
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.

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