2005 Toyota Scion xB owner complaints

Rear hatch outside opening mechanism broke after routine use. This appears to be design flaw using flimsy plastic door apparatus. This is dangerous situation - it has resulted in improper closing of rear hatch door which can cause exhaust fumes to enter the inside on the car. This could also cause objects to fall out of the rear of the car while on the road. (anecdotal note: I see numerous scions of this era with taped up rear hatch door handles indicating that they have the same problem. *tr

The tailgate "handle" release broke of in my hands, without even pulling on it, on my 2005 Toyota Scion xb. I went out to place something into the back of my car and when I pinched the release button and lifted the gate as I have done hundreds of times, the handle snapped off in my hands! After researching this issue I have found hundreds of people who have had the same experience, many have had this happen more than once! Dealerships have even stated, "it is faulty part." however, Toyota fails to issue a recall. *tr

Earlier in 2011 while accessing the rear of my car through the hatch door, my hatch handle snapped off completely. After further looking into the issue, I discovered that the plastic clips built into the handles broke. My local Toyota dealer is aware of the "issue" and acknowledges that it is a "defect" with this specific make and model car. On top of that, I have both seen many broken hatch handles while on the road, and read many other incidents similar to mine on several notable Scion forums online. Others report that their Toyota dealers fixed the issue, free part, but still charged upwards of $100 for labor. I would like to see this problem get fixed by Toyota as it is clearly a defective part. *tr

Went to put my groceries away after leaving the store. Lifted on the rear hatch handle and was surprised to find the trunk still closed and the handle still in my hand. Now my license plate lights and my handle to open the trunk are dangling from the rear of my car. *tr

Rear sub frame where the rear axle mounting brackets are rust out. Also side rockers rot out due to poor drainage of plastic side skirts

The driver door detent on the 2005 Scion xb VIN jtlk324154008954 does not hold on a modest incline, creating a serious injury hazard. Reported problem to dealer (riverhead Toyota). Response: "vehicle not designed to. No problem found". The dealer is wrong. There is a problem. The problem appears to be a combination of 2 problems -- an inadequate detent for the weight of the door combined with application of excessive white grease. Toyota needs to design a stronger detent and all service personnel need to be warned not to apply any grease to the detent and to remove any grease applied at the factory or in prior service. *nm

Power windows on the left side of the vehicle have issues; back windows no longer works, front driver side will go up in stages but only if actively moving. Driver seatbelt unlatches. Been going on for at least 5 months if not longer.

Several lights turn on console due to technical recall. Dealership did not fix issue due to lights not being on. I've taken to 2 other mechanics who said take car to dealership. Car was close on (and now out of ) warranty. This seems to be a common issue as I looked on many sites in regards to 2005 Scion xb's and found many other complaints. The lights will turn off after ignition is restarted numerous times, therefore removing the data from the computer. Trac control, check engine, you can feel the car shutter and trying to catch. *tr

While opening the rear hatch door the handle snapped and no longer can be used to open the door. The electric no longer works on the passenger side of the vehicle, I can not open or lock these doors. The dash board lights remain on no matter how often I take it back to the dealer to fix. These problems are expensive to repair and it seems they can not repair these problems. *tr

05 xb trunk release handle broke loose. It was attached by 2 small studs that were friction fitted to the handle, the trunk is too heavy for this handle. Power door lock for driver and both rear are not functioning. Rear passenger window is not functioning.

My Scion overheated,lost oil pressure due to whatever damage the overheating caused and I've had a low battery charge all this time but none of these problems were indicated by any gauge or light on my dash. Now I have to replace the motor. *tr

The windshield in my vehicle is not very good. In the first two weeks it cracked and soon after I had another crack. I did not hear any hit on my windshield while driving. I think that it is the way the vehicle is built. I have heard the same complaint from other car owners so I thought I would voice me concern here. Thank you *tr

2005 Scion xb we have had to put three windshields in, four sets of tires and now the speedometer went out. We just spent two thousand dollars at the dealership, it had to have the seat belts done, the cruise control stuck all the time and we never got recall letters, I went on line. I am so concerned about the safety of my son. There should never be three windshield replacements, we don't know what the deal on this is and we have checked the tires daily. I appreciate the information here. *tr

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)

Front end collision on 2005 Toyota Scion xb, both sensors were smashed and air bags did not deploy! *nm

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 ha

(1) cornering hard at high speed (45-60 MPH) (2) my 2005 Scion xb's ABS system applies the brakes without my touching the brake pedal. This causes the car to veer opposite away from the direction I'm steering toward the oncoming traffic lane or off the road. (3) the mechanic at the Toyota dealership indicated that this is normal for that braking system and he could not repair it. *nm

The first night that I drove it, I was in the hilly country and noticed what I thought was a serious problem. With low beam on the light does not shine any higher than about 3 feet off the ground. Going down the hill the lights only shine on the bottom of the hill, not up the other side like a normal vehicle. When I reached the bottom of the hill, my wife screamed at me. There in the middle of the road was a large buck. The lights did not illuminate him. With another car coming I couldn't use my bright. I took it to the dealer a few days later because they had only 2 mechanics and couldn't handle anymore work. They called me that friday and told me to bring it in monday. No-one at that dealership knew how the lights were supposed to work. No knowledge of the trucks they sell. The master m

*****attention***** *****Scion xb seat belts very dangerous for little kids********* rear driver side seat belts locking to the point of extreme pain and suffocation. The belt mechanism once locked it continues to rachet backward to its locking state so that if one leans back on the seat you become glued to it. The seat belt will not give in forward which makes difficult to reach the unlatch button. This is extremely dangerous for young children!. My son (7 yrs old) fell asleep while on the freeway only to wake up with his seat belt locked, I suggested to lean backward on the seat to give it some slack and then to pull forward, to my surprised the seat belt became tighter. Once I pulled over it had become so tight around my son's chest that it was causing him pain and difficulty