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2005 Scion xA repairs by problem area

Engine (52%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (13%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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2005 Scion xA repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (23%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (27%)

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Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Scion xA

Engine not specified

Scion xA in New York, United States
Sep 2013 - Oct 2014
Oct 2014

84000 mi

US $474
rear left window switch defective in front driver side master switch assembly 

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2005 Scion xA 4dr Hatch

108-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Scion xA in Massachusetts, United States
Nov 2014 - Jan 2015
Nov 2014

69000 mi

US $350
Engine would sometimes fail to crank when key turned to start. Replaced starter motor; this did not fix the problem and may have been unnecessary. Replaced clutch switch; this fixed the problem. 
Scion xA in New York, United States
Aug 2013 - Apr 2016
Jan 2015

121800 mi

US $445
Exhaust system need spring kit and gaskets muffler (because of the tail pipe and hanger area leak fix). new front brakes and pads altenator belt 
Jul 2015

130500 mi

US $75
stabilizer bar repaired 
Scion xA in New Mexico, United States
Aug 2013 - Jan 2017
Nov 2016

99100 mi

US $537
Clock spring triggered the airbag sensor warning light to go on. It took the shop a long time to track the problem down to this, and once they got the right part (on the second try), they replaced the sensor. 
Scion xA in Massachusetts, United States
Aug 2013 - Jun 2018
Apr 2015

106700 mi

US $175
replaced ps belt and alternator belt 
Aug 2016

115900 mi

US $350
Exhaust replaced. 
May 2018

132000 mi

US $800
noisy, [tie-rod] parts replaced 

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2005 Scion xA 4dr Hatch

108-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Scion xA in California, United States
- Nov 2007
Nov 2007

12000 mi
Rear window control. The repair was improperly done. We never fixed it. 
Scion xA in North Carolina, United States
- Jan 2011
Jan 2011

50300 mi

US $225
Replacement of water pump 
Scion xA in Florida, United States
Oct 2014 - Oct 2017
Aug 2014

108000 mi

US $60
new brakes and rotors Replaced OEM Panasonic battery 
Scion xA in Washington, United States
- Sep 2009
Jul 2007

35000 mi

US $65
Brakes- it would have been $120 for the new shims that Toyota changed but they gave them to me for free after I complained a bit. 
Sep 2009

87000 mi

US $500
Camshaft gear replaced, toyota defect not covered under warranty anymore. 
Scion xA in Illinois, United States
Jun 2014 - Jun 2015
Jun 2015

130000 mi

US $200
wheel bearing replaced. 
Scion xA in California, United States
Aug 2013 - Dec 2018
Oct 2013

109500 mi

US $581
replaced water pump and belts and refilled coolant 
Sep 2017

136000 mi

US $213
Replaced ignition coil for cyl #4 and new spark plugs all around. grinding noise when applying brake pedal. Front rotors refinished and new brake pads. 
Scion xA in Minnesota, United States
Aug 2013 - Dec 2017
Aug 2014

89000 mi

US $180
Two belts with substantial wear required replacement. No record of previous replacement. 
Jun 2016

105000 mi

US $140
Drive belt worn from age. 
Jun 2017

115000 mi

US $800
Throttle position sensor failed and was replaced. 
Scion xA in Texas, United States
- Jan 2006
Jan 2006

10000 mi
Rattle under hood at idle (in Drive). Have not fixed - now @ 25,000mi 
Scion xA in Colorado, United States
- May 2008
May 2008

69200 mi

US $230
Water pump leaking. Replaced at dealer. 

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