DecodedCarsScion xA
2 model years from 2005 to 2006, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2006
- Class
- Subcompact Cars
- Latest engines
- 1.5L 4-cyl
- Best MPG
- 30–30 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 2 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2006 (28)
The 2006 xA in brief
The 2006 Scion xA is a subcompact car offered with a 1.5L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 30 MPG combined (27 city / 35 highway), 42% better than the 2006 subcompact car average of 21.2 MPG, for an estimated $2,250 a year in fuel.
It has 2 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the air bags.
The Scion xA has 2 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2006.
Its most efficient year was 2006 at 30 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 30 to 30 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the air bags (21), engine (7), electrical system (5).
2006 has the most recalls (2); all years together count 2 campaigns and 40 owner complaints.
2006 xA pros & cons
Full 2006 details →What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 30 MPG combined — 42% better than the average 2006 subcompact car (21.2 MPG).
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
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Alternatives to the 2006 xA
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport | 22 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2006 Scion tC | 23 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt | 25 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 23 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Aveo | 26 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2006 Mazda RX-8 | 19 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Scion. How we calculate this →