Power Train Problems of Toyota Scion Xa

Toyota Scion Xa owners have reported 4 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Toyota Scion Xa


Recently reported Power Train problems of Toyota Scion Xa

The Automatic Transmission problem

I had driven into a left turn lane to perform a left turn and had waited for the light to turn green. When the light turned green I stepped on the gas as usual and the car moved backwards instead of forwards. I immediately braked but still hit the car behind me that was also waiting to turn left.   Read details...

The Power Train problem

During a routine drive home, I drove over rail road tracks and the car began to accelerate without my foot on the gas pedal. The car continued to accelerate with both feet on the break. I verified that the floor mat was not stuck on the pedal.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Control Module problem

Complaint-2005 Toyota highlander: unsafe operation this vehicle has a "fly by wire" computer system that is causing hazardous unexpected engine stumbling, engine hesitation and erratic transmission shifting.   Read details...




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