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2005 Scion XB air bags problems

Owners reported air bags problems in 15 complaints for the 2005 Scion XB, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
15 12% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
8 and 0
Injuries and deaths
11 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 8 crashes, 11 injuries.

What owners wrote

I first reported the break, airbag, and acceleration failure on my brand new 2005 Scion XB on June 20, 2005. I only had the Daihatsu/ Toyota two week when a driver in front of me stopped short at a Yield sign forcing me to slam on my brakes. immediately heard the sound of metal snapping and the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. I pumped the pedal to the floor but there was no resistance. The vehicle immediately accelerated, and I struck the rear of Ford Explorer at about 30-35 miles per hour.

June 2005 CrashInjury

Dt*: the contact stated the airbags did not deploy during a collision. The vehicle was side swiped then hit a rock wall with the passenger side front end. This occurred at 65 MPH and the damage was between the corner and headlights. The seatbelts were worn, but the occupants received minor injuries. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and has not been seen by a mechanic.

Reported at 25,000 miles, March 2006 Crash

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