Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
31 -32 City / 37 -38 HWY
Horsepower
108
Seats
5
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Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Suzette K
The best little compact car from Toyota!
This scion xa is a great car that I carefully chosen over other small compact hatchbacks. It has more cargo room than the others- and when I put the seats down it is like a mini station wagon! It does not have the fastest pick up, but I have the manual transmission model. It handles very well - except it is so light weight despite good all terrain tires, it's a good idea to put some weight in the back during snow storms. I am a very petite woman ( 5'0") so the size of this car is perfect for me - very comfortable. I can move the seat up as close as needed. However, my 6'0" son likes it too - enough leg room for him as a driver or passenger.
accountCircle Brande S
Safe and reliable vehicle with low to no maintenance (besides the basic care of a vehicle)
It gets 38 miles to the gallon, it's quiet, reliable, only two maintenance issues that I have and these have only occured in the past three years. The car is almost 14 years old. A little over a year ago the fan has started spinning off balance. I had it fixed and it started again a year later - I think that was the shop's fault. Hasn't happened since. The other issue has been about 3 years - just age on the car - having to replace my spark plugs every year. The car is much roomier than it looks. I love it!
accountCircle Manuel L
Truly recommended to have it.
Excellent vehicle, spends little gasoline and travels great distances. Large load capacity. You can knock down the rear seats and have more space. It is a very economical car. I use it to work and for pleasure, it is a pity that they have discontinued it. Just, I love it.
accountCircle Neal R
Reliable, easy to drive/park.
Small, compact car, easy to drive & park. Good gas mileage, dependable, low maintenance.
accountCircle Di R
Gauges not behind steering wheel. . . In center of dash. . . More legible.
It is 13 years old and I still love it. I like the fact of the gauges being in the center of the dash instead of behind steering wheel. And it gets good gas mileage. It also has fold down seats, where I have hauled twin mattresses, a generator, and other large items.
accountCircle Jackie V
Its amazing and nice and good.
My scion is in perfect conditions will a little old but it still works good just the gas and air waste fast but besides that its still in good conditions.
accountCircle Elizabeth M
My car keeps going and going and going! I love the energy of my car!
My car is a runner! I've had it for 4 years and she going on over 150,000 miles and she just keeps going! She is very good on gas. I can get about 400 miles per tank. And that is awesome because I live so far away from work. I do wish it were bigger though.
accountCircle Alison W
It has had no major malfunctions in the years I have owned it.
I love that it is compact and fuel efficient. It has needed no major repairs in over a decade of ownership. I wish it had manual rather than power windows.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Suzi A
This car is tiny! Not much leg room in the back or space to carry much.
Very basic car. Dependable and great gas mileage. No frills, gets you from a-z. Pretty comfortable for what it is. All issues I have had are related to the car being 14 years old with nearly 250,000 miles.
accountCircle Nancy S
It's a simple car without all the bells and whistles of most cars. But it does have air conditioning and power windows.
I like the fact that it was cheap and we didn't need to 'dicker' on the price. I did like the low gas mileage but it has gotten worse with time. I do like that it has been relatively maintenance-free but we drive very few miles which is a factor.
accountCircle chris h
It's a small compact car, with good gas mileage and easy to drive.
It's too small for my family. It gets good gas mileage, It's easy to drive, find parking spaces. It needs work.
accountCircle Kurt O
Economic, fun little car.
It's a fun little car which seems to last forever. It is very reliable but too small. I don't feel as safe in it as I do with larger cars. The performance is adequate, it is totally reliable, barely comfortable now as it is too small and 'features' are minimal.
accountCircle wilfred W
It is a dependable car. Very low maintenance costs.
It is a very small car, so easy to drive and park. Ride is very stiff. Gas mileage is okay, but not great. It has been very dependable all these years.
accountCircle Charmain B
Don't buy one because undercarriage rusts easily and pretty quick before the car even reached 100000 miles pathetic
I like how roomie it is for a small car,the gas mileage is great,but the instrument panel is a pain,it's doesn't have much get up and go and the undercarriage rusted quicker then everything else

Scion xA Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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4dr Sdn Manual
108 HP 35-35 MPG 5 Seats
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4dr Sdn Auto
108 HP 35-35 MPG 5 Seats
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2005 Scion xA Owner Reviews

4.39
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5 stars 58%
4 stars 23%
3 stars 19%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Jackie V on June 13, 2021
Its amazing and nice and good.
My scion is in perfect conditions will a little old but it still works good just the gas and air waste fast but besides that its still in good conditions.
accountCircle Manuel L on May 30, 2021
Truly recommended to have it.
Excellent vehicle, spends little gasoline and travels great distances. Large load capacity. You can knock down the rear seats and have more space. It is a very economical car. I use it to work and for pleasure, it is a pity that they have discontinued it. Just, I love it.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled John S.

Excellent gas mileage; It is dependable and requires low maintenance. It is easy to find parking. I love this car! I would buy another exactly like it if I could. There are no cons about owning this amazing car!

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled John S.

I like everything about my car. I bought it brand new with only five miles on the odometer and drove it off the showroom floor. Scion makes a great car and I have nothing bad to say about it. I wish they continued making this car, I would definitely buy another one just like this one.

Ranks #5 Compact SUV by Owners

The 2005 Scion xA has an average owner rating of 4.39 out of 5 which ranks it #5 of 20 other Compact SUVs.

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Ranks #1 Compact SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2005 Scion xA has a combined MPG of 38 which ranks it #1 of 20 other Compact SUVs.

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Is The 2005 Scion xA A Good Car?

Yes... it is a very good vehicle, I love it very much! I wish they still made them. They are economical and the instrument panel is in the middle of the dashboard instead of behind the steering wheel,... Read More
Yolanda K.
Yes, it’s small size is perfect for me being only 4’5. I also love how the gas and speed gauge are in the middle of the dashboard instead of being behind the wheel because it helps me see better.
Maria M.

How Reliable Is The 2005 Scion xA?

Knock on wood, it is very reliable and I'm grateful it's still running in a good manner. It was my only new vehicle.
Kevin R.

Is The 2005 Scion xA A Good Value?

I bought it new in 2005 and the total cost me a little over $13,000, which included taxes, etc. I thought it was a good value. It is very handy to have and can haul a lot of cargo, considering it's a... Read More
Ki F.

Safety & Reliability

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