2004 Scion XB Electrical system Problems

“Electric door locks have increasingly become a problem. First, the front passenger side stopped working and now has to be manually locked and unlocked. Then the same happened to the passenger side rear, which has to be locked and unlocked manually. Finally, the driver's door has on three occasions, locked me in, forcing me to roll down the window and use my key to get out of the vehicle. I've never had anything like this happen w/ any of the other vehicles I've owned.”

“I bought a 2004 toyota Scion XB used from local toyota dealer in massachusetts the sales men talk me into getting the extended bumper to bumper warranty for $1400.00 so I did. …”

“While driving posted speed on interstate 71 southbound from cleveland towards columbus ohio, my car downshifted by itself and kept slowing down. I was able to get on the shoulder of the freeway when I noticed that the car had stalled. I attempted to restart the car. It would crank normally but would not start. I checked all the fluids, they were at operating levels. I performed a visual check under the car and hood for fluid leaks. There were none. I called a nearby (40 miles) toyota dealer who dispatched a tow truck to pick us up and bring the car to their repair center in delaware ohio. …”

“When car is stationary and our intention is to exit the vehicle, the electronic door locks intermittently do not work and cause driver and passengers to be locked inside the car. Cannot manually unlock the car from the inside, but rather, have to open the window, reach outside through the window and insert key in the outside door lock, and then cause unlock from the key outside. …”

“The contact owns a 2004 Scion XB. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the vsc, ABS, and traction warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on several occassions. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 44,000. Updated 01/25/2017”