2005 Scion XB Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 17%of 92 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,512miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the visibility of the 2005 Scion XB, 17% of the 92 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,512 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The Scion XB seems particularly prone to windshield damage. A tiny rock hit it once before, and a large crack formed almost immediately. I replaced the entire windshield and then within 2 weeks, I had the same situation again.”
NHTSA complaint #10236832, filed 2008-08, 75,000 miles“I am now forced to replace my windshield for the third time on my Scion XB 05'. Every time it starts out with a tiny chip that leads to a crack that spreads quickly. The design of the car and the angle of the glass contribute to this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10184246, filed 2007-03, 37,500 miles“Spontaneous crack on windshield of my XB Scion. It has been cracked out of my field of vision for over a year, and then just a few weeks back it crack all the way across!”
NHTSA complaint #10224737, filed 2008-04, 60,000 miles“2005 Scion XB windshield crack in the midline, between the wipers. For no apparent reason the crack continuously increasing length. Didn't hit anything nor it occured from some object. Bought this car used from the dealer and from the looks of it this windshield is not oem stock, might be replaced windshield and possibly this issue has occured before.”
NHTSA complaint #10381177, filed 2011-02, 75,000 miles“The windshield in my vehicle is not very good. In the first two weeks it cracked and soon after I had another crack. I did not hear any hit on my windshield while driving. I think that it is the way the vehicle is built. I have heard the same complaint from other car owners so I thought I would voice me concern here. Thank you”
NHTSA complaint #10212935, filed 2007-12Related service bulletins
- 10131996Dec 19, 2013The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
- 10060821Dec 19, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10132141Oct 28, 2013The appearance of spots in tempered glass (when viewed at certain angles) is the result of the heat treating and quick quenching process during manufacturing.
- 10060943Oct 28, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10132298Apr 2, 2013If a creak, tick, or rattle noise is heard at the top of the windshield, the source of the noise may be the two windshield stoppers bonded to the top of the windshield. This…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Scion XB
24 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 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 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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