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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%)
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Chart based on 70 repairs.
Scion xA engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (24%)
$100 - $499 (50%)
< $100 (24%)
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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. |
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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