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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%)
Chart based on 102 repairs.
2006 Scion xB engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (3%)
$100 - $499 (42%)
< $100 (47%)
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 xB 4dr Hatch
103-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 65000 mi US $800 |
Check engine light, VSC and TRAC OFF button illuminated. Strong fuel smell coming from car. Shop diagnosed error codes related to evap system. Found water in fuel line. Cleared water and error codes. All systems working. Same problem as previous trip to non-dealer repair shop. Dealer diagnosed broken fuel neck pipe, ordered part and installed to correct problem. Fuel filler neck replaced to fix leak. Charcoal canister failed also and was replaced for a total repair cost of ~$800. I have contact Scion Customer Experience and requested refund of repair costs. Known problem and 3rd canister in 3 years. |
| 101000 mi US $132 |
Replace belts |
| 108700 mi US $290 |
Water pump leaking and serpentine belts replaced. |
| 164000 mi US $85 |
Serpentine belt replaced |
| 94000 mi | O2 sensor |
| 75000 mi US $425 |
Broken transaxle mount. It also caused an exhaust leak, which is what prompted me to take it in. |
| 122000 mi US $300 |
Radiator replacement |
| 73500 mi US $245 |
Replace serpentine belts |
| 98000 mi | Water pump leaking. Had taken car in for new belts a month ago. Then took in for new brakes last week and dealer reported that water pump was leaking. Strange they didn't notice when belts were replaced. |
| 101000 mi US $115 |
replaced ignition coil #2 after check engine light and rough idle. found all ignition coils leaking fluid. |
| 68000 mi US $50 |
Car would not start after a cold snap. Battery, fuel, spark okay. Mechanic diagnosed fuel flooded engine due to short running time followed by cold snap resulting in pooling of gas in cylinders. |
| 30000 mi US $50 |
CEL, did not have info left in the computer by the time I got to the shop two days later. |
| 33000 mi | cam gear replaced on VVT. |
| 46100 mi | water pump replacement, had not failed but was leaking. |
| 24700 mi US $210 |
Leaking gasket at the exhaust manifold. |
| 40000 mi | Knock sensor went bad |
| 45000 mi US $200 |
Check engine and other idiot lights came on. Happened once before but they cleared it and did not replace any parts. This time they replaced the faulty Oxygen Sensor. |
| 49000 mi US $350 |
Exhaust system failed from cat back (not including catalytic converter). replaced pipe, muffler, and tip. |
2006 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
103-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 165000 mi US $250 |
Power Steering pump belt replaced because of failure. Prophylactic replacement of alternator belt. Tire rotation balance and Align |
| 101000 mi US $150 |
cylinder 1 stopped working. turned out the coil wasn't fully bolted down, and water from a storm the day before got in. Mechanic shop dried it out, sealed, re-bolted. all parts still in good shape. Got oil change at same time. Not bad! |
| 138500 mi US $1600 |
Ac belt noisy |
| 171500 mi | Noise from fan belts |
| 209000 mi US $2228 |
A vibration was being felt through out the entire car. The dealer inspected and found the engine mounts had, or were about to fail. |
| 42406 mi | Replace throttle position sensor |
| 43606 mi | Software upgrade |
| 143500 mi | Replace gas cap assy |
| 90500 mi US $350 |
Replace mass airflow sensor |
| 139000 mi US $1000 |
Fuel filler neck and Evap canister leak |
| 103000 mi US $20 |
Serpentine belt broke. Pita to loosen alternator. Fairly easy to replace belt once wheel and shroud removed |
| 105300 mi US $300 |
pipe from cat convertor to muffler rusted, muffler split/shot. shop repaired for $300. |
| 21000 mi | Maintenance required dummy light came on. No known reason, reset by dealership. |
| 56000 mi US $20 |
Radiator leak. fixed it with alumaseal. May replace radiator later. |
| 71000 mi US $200 |
radiator sprung a leak, replaced radiator 71344 miles. |
| 95000 mi US $37 |
Had to replace the gasket and bolts on the exhaust pipe to the exhaust manifold flange. |
| 97000 mi US $461 |
Replace belts and water pump. It was too hard to replace water pump, was better for dealer to do work and use OEM parts. Took 3 hrs to complete. Classic Toyota / Scion Mentor, Ohio great service no problems 100% happy. |
| 101000 mi US $100 |
Exhaust pipe after cat and before muffler rusted by weld for rubber bushing hangers,order parts from RockAuto and replace same. Week later had to re tighten rear clamp between muffler and new pipe, didn't make it tight enough the 1st time. |
| 109000 mi US $86 |
Had to replace muffler from union connection before rear axle, rust holes at union flange. |
| 82400 mi US $20 |
replace drive belts |
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