general problems of the 2006 Toyota Scion Xb

In the process of slowing down in order to pull over and park the vehicle, the car began to speed up. Tried applying the foot brake, but nothing happened. It was as though the gas pedal was stuck. Immediately put the car in park, but could hear the car revving up. Applied the emergency brake for safety. Had the car towed to residence.

The contact owns a 2006 Scion Xb. The contact stated the check engine, vsr and trac off lights illuminated constantly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated the leak detection pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The contact will be responsible for paying the repair cost of $500 . The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 92,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Scion Xb. While driving approximately 20 to 50 mph, the headlights dimmed and visibility was reduced. The lights would illuminate again moments later. While driving 30 mph uphill, the vehicle accelerated to 60 mph. The brakes were applied, but would not function unless they were engaged at a rapid pace. Occasionally the engine shuts off, the front end shakes while driving 20-50 mph, and the cruise control switch failed to engage. The vehicle continued to burn an excessive amount of fuel after the oil was changed and the check engine light illuminated. The radio failed and the dealer stated that they would replace it when the parts arrive. The mechanic stated that the back of the bumper was split, which caused it to fall off of the vehicle. The dealer also offered her $14,000 for the vehicle only if she paid them $5,000. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure; however, they stated that the failures were electrical. The failure mileage was 400 and current mileage was 12,000. Updated 02-14-08.

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Scion Xb. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph on normal road conditions. The vehicle stability control, trac off and the check engine warning light indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. There was a strong odor of fuel outside of the vehicle. The warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on four to five separate occasions for the identical failures. There was a recommendation to replace the fuel cap which was replaced six times. The malfunction continued which there were no resolutions. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 15,000. Updated 3/16/10 the consumer was then told the problem was with the charcoal canister. Updated 06/11/10.