2006 Scion XB Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 4%of 253 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2006 Scion XB, 4% of the 253 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 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.
“When we attempted to exit the vehicle we were not able to unlock the doors. The locks would only go up about half ways then lock again. I did some online searching and see there are many people who have had the same complaint. My concern is if in a car accident you can not unlock the doors and you can become trapped in your vehicle. You can not even unlock the doors manually.”
NHTSA complaint #10650491, filed 2014-10, 94,000 miles“The handle for the back hatch on my 2006 Scion XB has broken. It is still connected by the wires. The handle is very flimsy and there is nothing else to grab onto when trying to open the hatch. I haven't gotten it into the dealer yet, so I don't know how much it will be to fix.”
NHTSA complaint #10297009, filed 2009-12, 65,000 miles“I have a 2006 Scion XB. The back latch (made of fiberglass) has completely broken off on one side. It is impossible to use and is impossible to get into the car using the rear entrance. It is expensive to repair. This is a safety hazard in that if some one was in the car in an accident or if this was the only access to get into the car to help victims access is not available. I have seen 4 cars of this model just in my area that have the same problem. If you have to wait until there is an actual accident this is a inferior system!”
NHTSA complaint #10383378, filed 2011-02, 80,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10448241, filed 2012-02, 55,265 miles“The electronic door locks on the car will often open only halfway, preventing the occupant from exiting the vehicle. Both front doors are affected, but the drivers door is affected more often. It is difficult if not impossible to unlock the door manually when this happens. Repeating the unlock process several times is the only way to get the lock to open. This was taken to the dealer for repair, but they told us that the locks were working fine when they had it and that they could not work on it unless they saw the problem actually occurring. I keep a window hammer in the car now.”
NHTSA complaint #10680364, filed 2015-02, 40,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Scion XB
148 complaintsVehicle speed control
27 complaintsBody and structure
23 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsFuel system
8 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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