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Scion XA

2004–2006 only

103 classified complaints 2 recalls

2004–2006 Scion XA models have 103 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 2 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 62,055 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2004–2006 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Scion XA report for every year combined.

What breaks, and when — 2004–2006 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 37 complaints

Median onset: 62,055 miles. 35.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tank, lines and filler · Fuel system 14 complaints

Median onset: 62,000 miles.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 9 complaints

Median onset: 151,687 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Oxygen, NOx and EVAP sensors and valves · Exhaust and emissions 7 complaints

Median onset: 100,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $180–$500 nationally.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 6 complaints

Median onset: 93,000 miles.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 5 complaints

Median onset: 120,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 5 complaints

Median onset: 30,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Pads and rotors · Brakes 3 complaints

Median onset: 5,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $330–$620 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2004–2006 model years. See the full Scion XA report for every year and full specs/safety data.