Toyota Scion Xa owners have reported 2 latches/locks/linkage related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common latches/locks/linkage problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's latches/locks/linkage (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkage problems |
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Scion Xa. The contact stated that the latch located on the top of the back seat, which holds the seat in position, failed. This poses a huge safety hazard for occupants seated in the back seat because they could become injured if the seat falls out of position. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 15,000.
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.