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Scion xA repairs by problem area

Engine (56%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

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

Other (0%)

Chart based on 70 repairs.
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Scion xA engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (24%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (24%)

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Chart based on 38 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Scion xA

Engine not specified

110000 mi

US $575
Engine light on and car's acceleration stutters or retarded. diagnostic test at dealer performed and determined that VVT-I gear & Cam Gear damaged. Recommend to replace VVT-I Gear and Cam Gear. Parts ordered but repairs done by another shop 

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2006 Scion xA 4dr Hatch

103-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD

33000 mi

US $1800
Check engine light on, multiple sensors changed including computer controls for fuel injection Sensor for gas cap being shut malfunctioning third time with same issue 
33000 mi

US $300
Did not pass inspection because of a service code requiring sensor replacement 
138000 mi

US $161
Injector cleaning and top end cleaning too. 
63000 mi

US $500
Camshaft timing was off. Needed a sensor & belt replaced. 
31056 mi Check Engine Light On Replaced charcoal canister Replaced vacuum switching valve 
32927 mi Check Engine Light On Performed TSB EG047-06 for water in evaporative emissions system 
127813 mi

US $50
Water pump developed a small leak. Replaced water pump and re-filled coolant. 
84300 mi

US $530
Replaced belts. Had to return three weeks later to have belts tightened, this car does not have an automatic belt tensioner. 
93000 mi

US $100
Belts slipping again. Replaced with Gatorback? belts, had to return next day because it wasn't tight enough. Mechanic says design on this isn't great. 
82000 mi

US $150
Exhaust pipe replacement 
132000 mi

US $10
Exhaust pipe patch 
138000 mi

US $25
Fixed exhaust leak with clamp and epoxy 
109000 mi

US $117
Car started normal but as the RPM's came back down started to run bad and eventually stalled. Would run fine with MAF sensor disconnected so replaced it but still ran bad when connected. Computer fixed itself, dealer couldn't reproduce probm 

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2006 Scion xA 4dr Hatch

103-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

105000 mi

US $480
new exhaust 
113000 mi

US $830
belts replaced 
65200 mi

US $411
leaking water pump. 
85800 mi

US $300
Car stuttering, replaced coilwire and plugs 
66340 mi

C $600
Fuel evaporative system - charcoal canister and filler assembly had leaks. Known problem on this car. 
53000 mi

US $143
Drive belts were cracked and were replaced. 
197000 mi

US $80
Tightened an exhaust clamp. 
121000 mi

US $730
replace motor mounts 
56000 mi

US $455
Engine light came on. Camshaft gear assembly was replaced under warranty as per TSB. 
235000 mi

US $500
Coils 4 replaced 

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2005 Scion xA 4dr Hatch

108-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD

106700 mi

US $175
replaced ps belt and alternator belt 
115900 mi

US $350
Exhaust replaced. 
134300 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 

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2005 Scion xA 4dr Hatch

108-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

89000 mi

US $180
Two belts with substantial wear required replacement. No record of previous replacement. 
105000 mi

US $140
Drive belt worn from age. 
115000 mi

US $800
Throttle position sensor failed and was replaced. 
69200 mi

US $230
Water pump leaking. Replaced at dealer. 
50300 mi

US $225
Replacement of water pump 
10000 mi Rattle under hood at idle (in Drive). Have not fixed - now @ 25,000mi 
109500 mi

US $581
replaced water pump and belts and refilled coolant 
136000 mi

US $232
Replaced ignition coil for cyl #4 and new spark plugs all around. 
87000 mi

US $500
Camshaft gear replaced, toyota defect not covered under warranty anymore. 

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2004 Scion xA 4dr Hatch

108-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

141000 mi

US $220
water pump and v-belt replacement 
149000 mi

US $100
vvti camshaft timing oil control(was not a failure of part, i accidentally broke it) 

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