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2005 Scion XA vs 2006 Scion XA

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2005 Scion XA2006 Scion XA
NHTSA complaints4071
Recall campaigns25
Service bulletins (TSBs)4243
Investigations00
Crash reports1313
Fire reports03
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)3030
Median reported mileage45,000 mi51,500 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentScion XAScion XA
Air Bags1417
Vehicle Speed Control57
Fuel System, Gasoline111
Electrical System47
Engine18
Engine and Engine Cooling17
Visibility52
Tires32

Symptoms owners describe

Airbag warning light65
Check engine light022

Compare all Scion XA 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.