2005 Scion XB structure problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2005 Scion XB — 26% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Rear sub frame where the rear axle mounting brackets are rust out. Also side rockers rot out due to poor drainage of plastic side skirts”
filed Oct 3, 2018
“The handle to the hatch broke off so many times after properly being repaired we installed a strap handle to the hatch so that we only need to touch the button and pull the strap. The damaged handle would prevent the hatch from shutting properly. The rear tail lights will suddenly blow fuses and…”
filed Sep 28, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other XB years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 XB | 7 | 16% |
| 2011 XB | 3 | 6% |
| 2010 XB | 5 | 9% |
| 2009 XB | 5 | 4% |
| 2008 XB | 11 | 3% |
| 2006 XB | 23 | 9% |
| 2004 XB | 6 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Scion XB
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.