2006 Scion XA Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 6%of 71 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seat belts of the 2006 Scion XA, 6% of the 71 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“The accident occurred in republic, mo at the intersection of hwys. 60 and p. I entered the intersection traveling west on hwy 60, making a left turn (south) on a green arrow onto hwy p. A driver traveling east on hwy 60 ran a red light (she claims it was yellow) and struck my vehicle on the front passenger side. At the time of the accident, I was wearing my seat belt. But, as the airbag deployed and the momentum of the crash was set in motion, I was thrown sideways into the passenger seat. My right leg struck the gearshift (my car is a standard), shattering my right femur. …”
NHTSA complaint #10473064, filed 2012-08, 97,000 miles“While driving my 2006 Scion XA westbound i80 utah accident occurred at mile marker 150 while taking a left hand turn passengers front tire encountered black ice sending the car into the cement barrier. Bounced off that cement barrier into the oppisite barrier on the passenger front both were blown out and a frame of the vehicle was collapsed in the vehicle the driver's seat belt failed to lock or engage. …”
NHTSA complaint #10808550, filed 2015-12, 10,000 miles“In motion on highway hit black ice driving 55 mile per hour safe for conditions that day drivers front impacted cement barrier airbags deploy on impact seat belt failed to restrain driver in proper seat due to seat belts and airbag failures , severe brain trauma resulted”
NHTSA complaint #10808549, filed 2015-12, 10,000 miles“I was alone, preparing to get on the turnpike access road when a car/van hit the right front passenger side of my car. Details of the accident were recorded many hours after the crash. I was never asked to provide details. My car rolled over twice down a steep-angled but shallow embankment and then righted itself upright. My seatbelt was fastened and snugged but at no time did the retaining function engage.the seatbelt functioned like a bunji cord. …”
NHTSA complaint #10673067, filed 2015-01Related service bulletins
- 10018292Nov 3, 2005Seat belt extender.
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 4 | 6% |
| 2005 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2006 Scion XA
17 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsBody 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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