2006 Scion XA engine problems
15 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2006 Scion XA, which is 16% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 15 16% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 58,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 58,000 miles, and 50% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota scion xa. While driving at approximately 35 MPH she heard a noise and the vehicle stalled. She notice smoke under hood. There was no warning lights before the failure occurred. The fire department was on the scene. The vehicle was towed the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact insurance company will investigate the failure. The current and the failure mileage were 23,000. Updated 01/14/11 the consumer stated the vehicle stalled and smoke began to emit from the vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota scion xa. The contact stated that there was a small fire that erupted in the engine while driving 35 MPH. The contact merged off the roadway and opened the hood to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic but had not been repaired or diagnosed to determine the cause of the fire. The manufacturer was not notified of the incident. The approximate failure and current mileage was 49,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Scion XA
- Air bags 17 complaints
- Fuel system 16 complaints
Engine problems in other years
- 2007
- 2006
- 2005
- 2004