2006 Scion XB Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 253 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2006 Scion XB, 1% of the 253 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,700 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.
“1) general use of vehicle. 2) when using right hand side direction indicator, during canceling, either by hand or automatically through turning the steering wheel back into the straight ahead position, the left hand side indicators may briefly light up, causing potential confusing signaling to other road users. 3) turn indicator stalk has been replaced under warranty, but same problem re-appeared.”
NHTSA complaint #10246196, filed 2008-10, 13,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 toyota Scion XB. While driving approximately 20 to 50 MPH, the headlights dimmed and visibility was reduced. The lights would illuminate again moments later. While driving 30 MPH uphill, the vehicle accelerated to 60 MPH. The brakes were applied, but would not function unless they were engaged at a rapid pace. Occasionally the engine shuts off, the front end shakes while driving 20-50 MPH, and the cruise control switch failed to engage. The vehicle continued to burn an excessive amount of fuel after the oil was changed and the check engine light illuminated. …”
NHTSA complaint #10214896, filed 2008-01, 400 milesExterior lighting: other model years
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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