2006 Scion XB Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 11%of 253 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,809miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2006 Scion XB, 11% of the 253 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,809 miles. 7 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was in motion going about 35 miles per hour. I accelerated rapidly up to 40 MPH and when I eased off the gas, the car continued to rev/accelerate. I tried pushing the brake but the car resisted. I changed gears into neutral (I have an automatic) and though it revved really loudly, when I put it back into drive, it was responsive again to the gas and brake.”
NHTSA complaint #10957320, filed 2017-02, 98,000 miles“Was leaving the house, got in car, started engine, put my foot on the brake then put the gear shift into reverse and proceeded to pull out of garage when all of a sudden for no reason whatsoever the car just took off on its own too fast, while my foot was still on the brake, the car accelerated too quickly and I nearly crashed into the neighbor's garage door.”
NHTSA complaint #10627930, filed 2014-08, 97,135 miles“When I was pulling up to the car in front of me at a light, having just exited a highway, my car accelerated instead of slowing to a stop. I was able to pull into the next lane over to avoid hitting the car in front of me. Luckily there were no cars coming or in that lane already. I was not hurt nor did any damage. This is one of three instances of unintended aceleration. The other two were while parking. No injury or damage has occurred with any of the incidences.”
NHTSA complaint #11018712, filed 2017-08, 62,000 miles“Accelerated (took off) while driving at highway speed (5 incidences)...originally I thought it was a problem with my aftermarket cruise control. I called dealership and reported that they should not recommend aftermarket cruise at the time...they claimed no other problems. …”
NHTSA complaint #10339408, filed 2010-06, 15,000 miles“I was pulling into my driveway when my car accelerated uncontrollably. I applied the brake with both feet and could not stop. I hit my other car in the driveway and that stopped me but damaged both vehicles. Since this occurred on private property I did not contact police.”
NHTSA complaint #10313731, filed 2010-02, 69,000 milesRelated recalls
- 07V048000Feb 12, 2007Certain rostra precision controls' speed controls may have a faulty module. These controls were installed by southeast toyota dealers or at their vehicle…Covers: Scion XB 2006–2007, XA 2006–2007
- 07V030000Feb 1, 2007Certain rostra precision controls' speed controls may have a faulty module. These controls were installed by gulf states toyota (gst) dealers or at their…Covers: Scion XB 2006–2007, XA 2006–2007
Vehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Scion XB
148 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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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