Seats Related Problems of the 2005 Toyota Scion Xa

Table 1 shows two common seats related problems of the 2005 Toyota Scion Xa.

Table 1. Seats related problems of Toyota Scion Xa

Problem Category Number of Problems
Mid/rear Seats Assembly problems
1
Front Seat Head Restraint problems
1

Mid/rear Seats Assembly problem #1

We were involved in an auto accident in my Toyota prius. The accident actually involved 2 collisions. The first collision was into a semi. Subsequently, the car spun around and caused a second collision as we hit the guardrail head on. My granddaughter (10 yrs old) was sitting behind the driver. Even though she was buckled up, she was thrown to the floor seriously injuring herself. The locking mechanism which is suppose to hold the back of the rear seat in its upright position (where she was sitting as a passenger) broke from the impact. Consequently, as the back of the seat came down on her back at such a crucial time during the strong impact, the child was thrown forward, arms up, and she was pushed down and out of the seat belt and onto the floor. Fortunately, she survived. Although, it is not certain as yet whether she will require surgery to her orbital bone and plastic surgery due to a laceration on her face.

Front Seat Head Restraint problem #2

Consumer states: head rest is too big and the back windshield is too small. When changing lanes or looking to back out the little spot in the middle one can see through. Its really a problem when driving on the interstate.


Seats related problems in other Toyota Scion Xa model year vehicles:



Scion Xa Service Bulletins
Scion Xa Safety Recalls