2005 Chevrolet Cobalt vs 2005 Scion XA
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2005 Scion XA |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,649 | 40 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 646 | 42 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 97 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 12 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–25 | 30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 63,200 mi | 45,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Cobalt | Scion XA |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1,143 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 323 | 4 |
| Power Train | 99 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 71 | 14 |
| Engine | 69 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 51 | 1 |
| Suspension | 47 | 1 |
| Structure | 46 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 327 | 0 |
| Stalling | 158 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 125 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 71 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 35 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 30 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 17 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 17 | 0 |
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt
2005 Scion XA
Compare all Chevrolet Cobalt vs Scion XA years →
Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.