10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
8 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
11 / 0
Average Mileage:
58,514 miles

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problem #15

Jun 202005

xB

  • miles
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. I suffered catastrophic injuries. I filed complaints at every level of government possible, but no one would investigate my claims. My FDFS complaint dated [XXX] might be the first to accurately report and describe causation regarding of these known defects sold by Toyota/Daihatsu with willful intent to defraud the public by fraudulent concealment of these known Defective Products. Toyota/ Daihatsu's Top Brass had full knowledge of the danger they were selling to the American Public under the Toyota Brand built on Safety. In a criminal conspiracy designed to defraud the U, S. Government by importing and selling 200,000 Scion models 2003, 2004, 2005 without safety crash testing thru Project Genesis. Toyota/Daihatsu didn't just cheat on safety testing on these models they failed to perform any safety crash testing until the model change in 2006 then just included all models 2003, 2004, 2005 into the 2006 rating applying those standards to all models. The information is overt and online just google 2005 XB crash test. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #14

Oct 232023

xB

  • miles
I rolled the car three times and almost died on [XXX]. The airbags did not deploy. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Santa Maria, CA, USA

problem #13

Jul 272019

xB

  • miles
Takata recall, airbag

- Palm Springs, CA, USA

problem #12

Jul 242018

xB

  • miles
Aer bag lite on dashboard....worried to explode as I, M driving ??

- Stamford, CT, USA

problem #11

Aug 252017

xB

  • 154,000 miles
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.

- Conroe, TX, USA

problem #10

Aug 302016

xB

  • 74,829 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Scion Xb. The contact stated that that the check engine, maintenance, and air bag warning indicators illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that the air bag wiring harness was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 74,829.

- Seattle, WA, USA

problem #9

Apr 302011

xB

  • miles
Carfax reports the vehicle was in an accident. How do I know if defective takata air bags where installed during repairs?

- Palm Desert, CA, USA

problem #8

Mar 122012

xB 4-cyl

  • 155,000 miles
The air bag light came on and stayed on. We had our local mechanic look at it. He stated dealer had to fix because of computer cost to read air bag sensor readings. Mileage 155000. Several other dash lights come on and off.

- Ft Pierce, FL, USA

problem #7

Apr 172014

xB

  • miles
After having my car, 2005 Xb, serviced my air bag light came on.dealer stated they would need to remove the steering wheel to fix the problem. Car has approx 160,000 miles on it and I have seen others stating that same problem at or near the same mileage, Toyota needs to look into this cause it seems to be a problem. Also other lights randomly coming on such vehicle stability, check engine and another light all come on together for no apparent reason. Recall please.

- Mocksville, NC, USA

problem #6

Dec 172013

xB 4-cyl

  • 98,000 miles
The air bag light came on and stayed on. We had our local mechanic look at it and he said the steering column needed to be taken apart to fix it. This sounds exactly like the current Toyota recall for the spiral cable assembly yet my Scion is not on the list of recalled vehicles.

- Spokane, WA, USA

problem #5

Sep 262011

xB

  • 143,000 miles
Driving on an access road, a car stopped suddenly in front of me at low speed, and I stepped on brakes hard and they did not work. Have had acceleration problems in past and reported to dealership. Car was included in the recall of cruise control sticking and acceleration and odometer going out and dashboard. Airbags deployed prematurely and did not inflate fully. Service light sticking preventing inspection until dealership can order part resulting in two traffic violations of no inspection even though presenting documentation of seeking inspection and failed. Replaced part on service bulletin, replaced three windshields having nothing hitting it but cracking anyway, back trunk handle broke, glove compartment broke, seat belt problems, car total loss by insurance company even though front had no damage visible, severe damage to front bumper underneath=six thousand dollar estimate-no transportation now-unsafe car, was loyal Toyota customer but this is not a safe car four sets of tires before forty thousand miles, factory put wrong size on care, private tire company identified problem and tire rims were damaged. This was a rip off car. Bought new-never again.

- Round Rock, TX, USA

problem #4

Nov 012009

xB

  • 96,000 miles
Air bag light is on. Toyota dealer advises the wiring harness in steering column needs to be replaced and is a common problem.

- Lancaster , CA, USA

problem #3

Jun 022009

xB

  • 102,000 miles
I was driving my 2005 Scion Xb when I struck a guard rail and another vehicle with the front end of the Scion at approximately 50 mph. My airbag did not go off. This resulted in whiplash injuries to my head, neck and back. My vehicle was determined to be a total loss by my insurance company after the crash.

- Ventura, CA, USA

problem #2

Apr 202006

xB 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 29,888 miles
Front end collision on 2005 Toyota Scion Xb, both sensors were smashed and air bags did not deploy!

- Chantilly, VA, USA

problem #1

Mar 292006

xB 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 25,000 miles
: 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.

- Richmond, CA, USA