I was on the highway and using cruise control. When I tried to turn it off, the light went off, but the vehicle continued to hold speed. The I tried to engage the cruise control and decelerate/accelerate, but the only effect was accelerating up to 80mph. Stepping on the brakes only slowed the vehicle down and didn't disengage the cruise control. I tried to shift the gears to neutral and still no…
2006 Toyota Scion xA cruise control problems
severe Owners of the 2006 Toyota Scion xA have filed 7 NHTSA complaints about the cruise control at roughly $600 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See cruise control across all vehicles →
Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$600
| Model year | cruise control complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 Scion xA | 4 |
| 2006 Scion xA (this page) | 7 |
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When does it fail?
Of the 7 cruise control complaints filed for the 2006 Toyota Scion xA, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
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Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA cruise control complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 12 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
Sudden acceleration incident. First time it happened. 2006 Scion xa. Driving back from n.m. On I-25. Going approx. 65 MPH. Was passing car on right when came to a hill. Had to accelerate. Suddenly car engine revved up, made a loud noise and rapidly accelerated. I couldn't slow it down because the brakes wouldn't work. I managed to get around the car and tried to slow down the car so that I…
Our 19 year old daughter was driving the vehicle on the morning of the accident. She was exiting a shopping center complex and although the vehicle's acceleration pedal was slightly pressed the vehicle would not accelerate and acted as the brakes were depressed in place of the accelerator. The vehicle suddenly lunged forward out of control and would not respond when she applied the brakes. The…
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Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2006 Toyota Scion xA?
It's a meaningful issue. 7 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $600.
At what mileage does the cruise control typically fail?
Based on the 7 complaints filed, cruise control issues most often appear around 86,165 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $600 for cruise control repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to cruise control?
No active recalls currently cover cruise control issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2006/Toyota/Scion xA.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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