NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
30,375 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

engine problem

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2006 Scion xA Owner Comments

problem #4

Feb 252012

xA

  • miles

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

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Scion Xa. The contact was driving 45 mph when a burning smell emitted from inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 25,576.

- Indio, CA, USA

problem #3

Sep 012011

xA

  • 47,000 miles
Check engine came on around 47,000 miles, mechanic said problem with emissions, would cost at least $500 to fix, but not covered by Toyota federal emission warranty anymore since mileage is over 36,000.

- Yellow Springs, OH, USA

problem #2

Sep 062010

xA 4-cyl

  • 23,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Scion Xa. While driving at approximately 35 mph she heard a noise and the vehicle stalled. She notice smoke under hood. There was no warning lights before the failure occurred. The fire department was on the scene. The vehicle was towed the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact insurance company will investigate the failure. The current and the failure mileage were 23,000. Updated 01/14/11 the consumer stated the vehicle stalled and smoke began to emit from the vehicle. The vehicle was totaled. Updated 03/28/11

- Walnut Creek, CA, USA

problem #1

Oct 162009

xA

  • 51,500 miles
Check engine light came on at about 50K miles. Dealer checked it out and the sensors indicated that the charcoal canister assembly was defective, along with the charcoal filter. Including parts and labor this repair coasted me $557. My car is only 3 yeas old!!! moreover, for the assembly part I was charged $327 whereas I found the part on-line for $230.

- Norristown, PA, USA

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