NHTSA — Engine Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
95,875 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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2006 Scion xA engine problems

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2006 Scion xA Owner Comments

problem #8

Feb 132019

xA

  • 165,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Engine is suddenly jolty and jumpy immediately after starting, and bumpy especially at an idle but also higher speeds, in any direction of movement. Check engine light is flashing, and then solid, then back to flashing (repeat) but every diagnostic test done just reads "error."

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #7

Sep 182017

xA

  • 49,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Scion Xa. While driving various speeds, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle failed to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. In addition, the gear shifter made a loud noise while driving in reverse. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 49,000.

- Charlett, NC, USA

problem #6

Feb 232017

xA

  • 100,000 miles
Hawaii in the house...I own a 2006 Scion Xa and recently the check engine light came on. I had it diagnosed at hilo Toyota.."P2401 evaporate leak detection pump control circuit". the charcoal canister and some other parts are ruined due to water leakage. I am one of millions Scion owners who now has to pay major parts and labor charges to have this fixed. I live in Hawaii and it rains alot here, I find this as a defect and Toyota should take the right actions to fix this on going issue. I love my Scion but I hate knowing this will re-occur again and again and again... as many posts have paid for new parts. This is my first time and I payed over $1,000 in repairs for this codes. "totota" handle this issue already. We are loyal customers, but U guys need to take action. Not every one has a few thousands to fix this on going issue.

- Hilo, HI, USA

problem #5

Dec 092015

xA

  • 105,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Bought a 2006 Scion Xa that previously had the charcoal canister assembly and fuel filler pipe cover replaced under tsb EG047-06. Cel was on when I bought the car, and the codes P043E, P043F, P2401, P2401, P2419 indicated the same components were damaged again. I replaced the components affected by the tsb, which included un updated part number for the fuel tank filler pipe cover holder (77248-52050). After clearing the codes, the car was fine for several thousands of miles until the cel came back on with the same codes. It doesn't make sense to continue replacing the charcoal canister every time these codes reappear. I cannot find any new information to indicate Toyota has a permanent fix for this recurring issue, and I haven't come across any alternate fix on the internet that resolves it. I am contemplating some sort of work around to seal the canister and the electrical connections to prevent the water intrusion into the canister, but I also don't want to doing anything that will prevent the canister from functioning properly. I also don't want to ignore the cel in the event the cel stores other codes unrelated to this issue.

- Chesapeake, VA, USA

problem #4

Jan 052016

xA

  • 94,000 miles
The contact stated that 2006 Scion Xa. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was in the fuel/propulsion system. The vehicle was repaired, however the failure recurred. The details of the repairs were unknown. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 94,000.

- Woodstock, GA, USA

problem #3

Aug 032015

xA

  • 135,000 miles
I own a 2006 Scion Xa. I have had to replace three of the electric window controls, and the emission system keeps having problems. Check engine light keeps going on. This happens when the vehicle is running, in motion and stationary.

- Keaau, HI, USA

problem #2

Jan 162013

xA

  • 70,000 miles
The check engine light came on had canister replaced this is the second time it has come on and told the same part needs replacing it has been approx 5 years water keeps getting in the canister notified Toyota nothing they can do this is not cheap to replace.

- New Hartford, NY, USA

problem #1

Jul 312013

xA

  • 49,000 miles
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.

- San Pedro , CA, USA

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