2006 Scion XB Electrical system Problems

“My 2008 Scion XB lost power steering as I was driving it. Fortunately, I was able to pull the vehicle over without any creating an accident. After having the vehicle repaired, I was informed that the electronic steering control unit failed without any notice. This is a very serious safety issue that needs attention before someone gets killed!”

“The door locks failed to operate. I was trapped inside and could not open the doors. The key was also prevented from unlocking the doors. After considerable effort I was able to unlock a rear door and exit there. Later I could neither lock or unlock any of the doors. The car was parked. It did not matter if the engine was running or not or if the key bob or door lock switch or manually pulling/pushing the lock lever; nothing would alter the locked status. Grateful there was not an emergency such as a fire.”

“I have a toyota 2006 Scion XB that I purchased new and am extremely fond of it. In march of 2014, the ignition switch started suspiciously loosening up, moving around when the key was inserted into the ignition and progressed in loosening up to the point where the ignition key was able to be completely pulled out/removed after inserted into the ignition to turn the car on and run the engine. The shockingly dangerous thing was that the engine could continue to run and could be driven. …”

“Driver side electric door lock failed to fully unlock door mechanism, manual door lock mechanisms (interior pull & exterior key) ineffective, door does not unlock or unlatch (open) when interior handle pulled, occupant (driver) unable to exit vehicle.”

“Door locks will unlock half way unable to exit car. Door locks will click open and close independently while driving and when parked, using key remote to lock car and while walking away I hear car locks click. I walk back to car to find all doors unlocked? Rear hatch handle assembly very flimsy. Is not strong enough to pull door open. Mine came off in my hand squeezing the release then pulling it open! Cannot open from outside without it or in an emergency. Also without the handle there is no illumination of the license plate which gets you pulled over and gets you a ticket!”