The most-reported xA run is JTKKT624460 (2006 builds) with 5 complaints, 3.1× the typical run. Air bags problems make up 30% of reports; 2006 is the worst model year at 2 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for xA model years 2004–2006.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Scion xA has 64 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 17% of every xA complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JTKKT624460•••••• | 2006 | 1 | — | |
| JTKKT624965•••••• | 2006 | 2 | — | |
| JTKKT624060•••••• | 2006 | 2 | — | |
| JTKKT624760•••••• | 2006 | — | — | |
| JTKKT624150•••••• | 2005 | — | — | |
| JTKKT624565•••••• | 2006 | — | 1 | |
| JTKKT604260•••••• | 2006 | — | — | |
| JTKKT624865•••••• | 2006 | 1 | — | |
| JTKKT624860•••••• | 2006 | — | — | |
| JTKKT624050•••••• | 2005 | 2 | — | |
| JTKKT624850•••••• | 2005 | 1 | — | |
| JTKKT604465•••••• | 2006 | — | — |
Each of the other 52 xA runs has 2 complaints or fewer.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Scion xA the gap between build years is 2×: a 2006 car draws 2 complaints per run, a 2004 one 1.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 57 | 29 | 12 | |
| 2005 | 36 | 24 | 12 | |
| 2004 | 12 | 12 | 2 |
Heaviest year here is 2006 at 2 complaints per run; lightest is 2004 at 1.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 30% of everything Scion xA owners report: Air Bags, 31 of 105 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 13 | — | |
| Electrical System | 2 | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | — | 2 | |
| Gasoline | 1 | — | |
| Service Brakes | 2 | — | |
| Engine | — | 1 |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 6 recall campaigns on the Scion xA; the 6 below cover build years 2004 to 2006. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 18V776000 | Air Bags: Air Bag/restraint Control Module | 2004–2006 |
| 07E005000 | Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control | 2004–2006 |
| 10V036000 | Equipment:other:labels | 2005–2006 |
| 09V223000 | Equipment:other:labels | 2006 |
| 07V048000 | Vehicle Speed Control | 2006 |
| 07V030000 | Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control | 2006 |
18V776000 was opened in 2018 on cars built from 2004: 14 years on the road before the recall.
How serious were they
Of the 105 reports on the Scion xA, 24.8% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Scion xA | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 105 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 26 (24.8%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 3 (2.9%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 19 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 328% above the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Scion xA share of that is 105 complaints over 64 runs, 0.01% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Scion xA VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 105 NHTSA complaints from 64 xA runs and 6 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which xA production run has the most complaints?
JTKKT624460, a 2006 build, with 5 complaints, 1 of them after a crash. The typical xA run has 1.6.
Which xA years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2006 is heaviest at 2 complaints per run and 2004 lightest at 1.
How many xA complaints involve a crash?
24.8% of 105 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 3 involved a fire.
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