2006 Scion XB Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 253 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the fuel system of the 2006 Scion XB, 3% of the 253 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,500 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.
“Car was parked after being driven in normal conditions. When car was started, stability control, trac off and check engine light were lit. Took car to repair shop. Lights were reset, indications were there was a loose clamp. Two days later, the same thing happened. The mechanic stated there was a possibility I had gotten bad gas. Prior to all this, I had purchased a full tank of gas, but noticed as I was coming home from work after making the purchase that the car seemed sluggish at times, almost to the point of stalling out. It never stalled out. …”
NHTSA complaint #10393899, filed 2011-03, 94,000 miles“Sometimes when I need quick response power from the engine it doesn't not have power to accelerate. I have to step on the accelerator a few less than full and the vehicle run like a turtle and after 4000 RPM the power start to come. This is a problem at intersections, traffic lights when I really are a low speed car at traffic when start to run. Also the automatic transmission change up to overdrive at 35 MPH too quick getting worst the acceleration when you are normal driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #10169958, filed 2006-10, 150 miles“There is a TSB for the xa models of this same year. My vehicle has same design of emision system as the xa and seems to be the same problem. The fuel filler neck allows water to intrude into the charcoal canister evap. System and therefore causing failure of the system.”
NHTSA complaint #10939538, filed 2017-01, 150 miles“In the process of slowing down in order to pull over and park the vehicle, the car began to speed up. Tried applying the foot brake, but nothing happened. It was as though the gas pedal was stuck. Immediately put the car in park, but could hear the car revving up. Applied the emergency brake for safety. Had the car towed to residence.”
NHTSA complaint #10318841, filed 2010-03, 84,016 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Scion XB. The contact stated the check engine, vsr and trac off lights illuminated constantly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated the leak detection pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The contact will be responsible for paying the repair cost of $500 . The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 92,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10438539, filed 2011-12, 40,000 milesFuel system: 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 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Scion XB
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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