Three problems related to structure 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.
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.
Glass roof/sunroof assembly constantly creaks and pops. Taken to dealership and TSB performed, noises went away for approximately 2 weeks and noise returned. Took back to dealership, was informed it needed "lubrication" and it should be fine, noises have returned again. Also, the hatchback always rattles, as recommended by a scion message board, slightly larger bump stops were purchased, which lessened the rattling, but is still present when going over bumps, sounds like if hatch was not fully closed, but it is. All of the above information is for a scion tc, option for this vehicle was not available in complaint form so a Scion Xb was selected.