2006 Scion XB Visibility Problems

NHTSA component category: VISIBILITY · data through 07/14/2026

50Visibility complaints

19.8%Of all 253 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How visibility ranks on this vehicle

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD93 · 36.8%

VISIBILITY50 · 19.8%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL25 · 9.9%

STRUCTURE:BODY11 · 4.3%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM10 · 4%

Share of the 253 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2006 Scion XB overview page.

What owners report

“WINDSHIELD CRACKED FROM TOP CENTER DOWN 5"TURNED TO PASS SIDE WENT 13" , 2ND SAME TIME STARTED ON RIGHT PILLAR ACROSS CENTER ENDED JUST UNDER…”NHTSA complaint 10256528 — filed 01/27/2009

“A SPONTANEOUS CRACK APPEARED IN MY 2006 SCION XB WINDSHIELD WHILE SITTING OVERNIGHT. THE CRACK STARTS AT THE TOP CENTER EDGE OF THE WINDSHIELD, TRAVELS…”NHTSA complaint 10254787 — filed 01/12/2009

“FOUND A L-SHAPED CRACK IN MY WINDSHIELD. IT STARTS FROM THE TOP OF THE WINDSHIELD ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND ENDS RIGHT UNDERNEATH THE REAR…”NHTSA complaint 10253533 — filed 01/02/2009

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Visibility complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Scion XB have visibility problems?

Visibility is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2006 Scion XB: 50 of 253 complaints on file (19.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2006 Scion XB have in total?

253 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 18 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 10 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's visibility category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the VISIBILITY category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.