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2006 Scion xB repairs by problem area
Engine (39%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (6%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 102 repairs.
2006 Scion xB electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (54%)
Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
103-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 139800 mi US $60 |
Rear hatch switch failure |
| 94000 mi US $1000 |
replaced broken compressor, then re-charged system |
| 169700 mi US $300 |
The original starter failed. New starter was put in. |
| 2000 mi | Radio replaced under warranty - would change stations by itself. |
| 225000 mi US $130 |
Alternator was beginning to fail. Noticed lights dimming and battery light would come on periodically. Checked voltage from alternator and it was only putting out 12.5VDC. Replaced alternator, system normal. |
| 27000 mi | Radio stations advance/tune when not being touched. Happens mostly while car is warming up (either at standstill or whiel moving). Dealer could not duplicate because car had been driven and warmed. |
| 28500 mi | Did research of TSBs for Scion and found issue relating to radio changing stations by itself. Brought to dealer who ordered new radio and replaced. Problem resolved |
| 173700 mi US $350 |
suction hose for a/c replaced due to leakage |
| 177000 mi US $1400 |
a/c compressor failure at 177,400 miles |
| 152500 mi US $700 |
Junction/fuse box short took out the rear tail lights and interior dash lights. Fees include $200 for diagnosis (2+ hours at $99 per hour to diagnose) and $500 to replace the junction box |
| 64000 mi | Bad horn relay. |
| 85000 mi | Door-open switch lost its ground, so the tone for lights on, keys in car and door is open did not work. Drained battery twice. |
| 87800 mi | AC clutch went out. |
| 140000 mi | AC never fixed. I live in MN. |
| 85700 mi US $80 |
Replace Blower Resistor for Heater/AC Fan |
2006 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
103-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 117000 mi US $45 |
short in wiring harness for trailer lights |
| 163000 mi US $800 |
Ac evaporation system leak replaced ac evaporation |
| 204300 mi US $700 |
Replaced alternator |
| 206800 mi | The drain vents of the ac were clogged and needed to be flushed clean. The ac place was unable to do it with a simple blast of compressed air so they had to open up system they discovered evaperator was bad too |
| 229500 mi US $546 |
Replaced starter which had shorted out and battery terminal |
| 180000 mi US $20 |
Replace Headlight bulbs. I run the brightest I can buy. They burn out quicker but are great at night |
| 84000 mi | All 4 door actuators replaced under extended warranty. |
| 99000 mi US $110 |
Air conditioning failed again, there's a slow leak somewhere. |
| 58000 mi US $600 |
Main control for Windows and door locks quit working. Replaced. |
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