2006 Scion XB Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 148about this part
- Share
- 59%of 253 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 148 complaints about the visibility of the 2006 Scion XB, 59% of the 253 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Out of no where; no trees, no trucks in front of me or any other vehicles, on a clear day, my windshield made a loud pop noise and it cracked from the top passenger side edge to the center of the windshield. It slowly creeped across to the mid-line of visibility on the driver side over the next 24 hrs. -- I was surprised to learn this is a common issue with this year and model!”
NHTSA complaint #10690754, filed 2015-02, 35,000 miles“The windshield on my 2006 Scion XB cracked (full length of the windshield) while the vehicle was stationary. The vehicle was parked in my driveway. There was no evidence of impact. Curious why it would crack while the vehicle was parked I searched the internet and discovered that numerous others Scion XB owners were reporting an identical situation.”
NHTSA complaint #10313504, filed 2010-02, 6,000 miles“Driving my Scion XB down the freeway, a crack developed from the edge of the driver's side windshield and grew by 18 inches within seconds. After stopping to inspect the windshield, I found there was no impact point and this was a stress fracture. After reading internet forums and this websites complaints, I can see this is a common occurrence.”
NHTSA complaint #10220791, filed 2008-03, 16,700 miles“While driving in ohio on vacation we noticed the beginning of a line crack in the windshield. It started in the middle of the windshield at the point where the glass met the frame, exactly over the rear mirror. As we drove, it traveled downward and curved toward the driver's side. We checked and found no apparent chip from any road debri, nor had we heard anything.”
NHTSA complaint #10214825, filed 2008-01, 16,000 miles“Today, 6/13/08, I was washing my car....nothing unusual....after I was finished with the outside and started on the inside, I noticed a crack in the windshield....I wasn't even driving so nothing hit the windshield...after doing some research, I have discovered that this is an ongoing issue with this particular make and model....”
NHTSA complaint #10230944, filed 2008-06, 26,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10131996Dec 19, 2013The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
- 10060821Dec 19, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10132141Oct 28, 2013The appearance of spots in tempered glass (when viewed at certain angles) is the result of the heat treating and quick quenching process during manufacturing.
- 10060943Oct 28, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10132298Apr 2, 2013If a creak, tick, or rattle noise is heard at the top of the windshield, the source of the noise may be the two windshield stoppers bonded to the top of the windshield. This…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Scion XB
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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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