2005 Scion XB body & structure problems
Owners reported body & structure problems in 24 complaints for the 2005 Scion XB, 20% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 24 20% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 76,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 20 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 76,000 miles, and 30% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Accident involved on hwy traveling 65 -70 miles, rainy conditions, car was in motion and skidded a unknown length, hitting the rear end of a stopped vehicle on freeway, and 3x larger in size than the scion. The air bag on driver side and passenger side did not deploy. The driver has suffered injuries to the neck, spine,legs and chest. There was not a passenger. The scion has been deemed totaled at a loss. The injuries sustained were due to not being protected from the airbag.
Rear door latch assembly came completely off, disconnected from car door when engaging latch and pulling up in an attempt to open the rear door.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Scion XB
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 16 complaints
- Air bags 15 complaints
Body & structure problems in other years
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