2006 Scion XB Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 253 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 125,391miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2006 Scion XB, 1% of the 253 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 125,391 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.
“The back hatch door handle looks like it is melted and very sticky. Needs to be replaced. Also when I shift into 3rd gear sometimes I feel a light grinding. It seems to only happen when my car is cold and does not happen after my car is warmed up. I hope it nothing wrong with the transmission. I have taken it to a mechanic they said nothing is wrong, very strange.”
NHTSA complaint #10671899, filed 2015-01“The contact owns a 2006 Scion XB. After a storm, the check engine, bsc, and track off warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 85,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10873180, filed 2016-06, 85,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Scion XB. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic who determined that the 02 sensor was faulty and needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. Two weeks after the repair, the vehicle stalled and all the warning indicators illuminated simultaneously. The vehicle was taken to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11132691, filed 2018-10, 165,782 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10058285Jun 15, 2015Toyota 2007-2015 camry,solara, corolla, corolla matrix, rav4, scion tc, xb: revised 5/19/ 2015 bulletin information involving warranty enhancement program regarding certain model…
- 10132574May 26, 2015SB: Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix…
- 10060912May 16, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10060886Feb 4, 2010Summary to be provided on a future date.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 17% |
| 2014 | 3 | 33% |
| 2013 | 5 | 36% |
| 2012 | 8 | 18% |
| 2011 | 6 | 11% |
| 2010 | 4 | 7% |
| 2009 | 24 | 17% |
| 2008 | 35 | 10% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2006 Scion XB
148 complaintsVehicle speed control
27 complaintsBody and structure
23 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
9 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Scion XB
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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