Three problems related to latches/locks/linkage have been reported for the 2005 Toyota Scion Xb. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Toyota Scion Xb based on all problems reported for the 2005 Scion Xb.
Hatch handle, made of flimsy plastic and held on by a couple of screws, broke off. This part, which contains the handle, lock mechanism and the license plate light, gets a lot of use, opening and closing the hatch, and is not very well made for the amount of use it is subjected too.
1. Driver's side lock intermittently won't open from inside. Neither manually nor pressing the key fob will open. The only way to open the door is from the outside and manually using the handle. I have taken this to 2 Toyota dealers and nothing has been done about it.
Rear door latch assembly came completely off, disconnected from car door when engaging latch and pulling up in an attempt to open the rear door.
| Latches/locks/linkage problems | |
| Trunk Lid Lock problems | |
| Door Latch problems | |
| Tailgate Latch problems |