2005 Scion XB Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 92 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2005 Scion XB, 3% of the 92 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 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.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10293553, filed 2009-11, 55,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10217988, filed 2008-02, 57,000 miles“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).”
NHTSA complaint #10204370, filed 2007-09, 36,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Scion XB
24 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Scion XB
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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