2005 Scion xB Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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IIHS Crash Test
Poor
Source   IIHS.org
MPG (up to)
31 City / 34 -35 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
108
Seats
5
Front angle medium view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Howard Thomas
Lots of head room great riding have 461000 miles orginal engine and transmission
Lots of fun to drive and low maintenance. That they quit making it
accountCircle Emily O
Essentially a small SUV with loads of leg room and great mileage.
This vehicle is low maintenance and has yet to give me any serious problems. I have had it since 2012 and driven it across the country. The turn radius is amazing and it has plenty of legroom!
accountCircle Ashley V
I love that its roomy and fun.
I love this car. Original owner since 2005, and just having my first break down. The car has never given me any issues. It is extremely roomy inside, most people are very surprised by it. The gas take is great! I may need to fill my tank up once a week, for $25!
accountCircle David Z
The head space and leg room is great.
No complaints vehicle serves its purpose well. I really like the head room and leg room in the front and in the back plus excellent gas mileage. If I had to say something bad about it I would say that it is slow but it is a 4 cylinder vehicle. Overall I really like my vehicle.
accountCircle Sierra C
My vehicle is purple, & has changing lights inside. The cup holders change color.
My vehicle it perfect for me, it is roomy, dependable, and great on gas. I have had it for over two years and never have had any major issues yet, I just change oil and keep up on tires. I have driven it many places near and far, and it is been great. I got it for an awesome price, too.
accountCircle Roni C
She's little when she needs to be, and big when she needs to be. Handles like a dream, and has made me the best parallel Parker ever.
My Scion Xb continues to be my perfect car after all these years. She's compact, easy to drive, and still fits a surprisingly large amount of stuff inside. I've had her since 2005 and she's only broken down once, has has needed no major repairs. She's the easiest to park and best on gas.
accountCircle Tanya S
The most interesting thing about my vehicle, is its shaped like a box.
First this vehicle is great on gas. Fits five people easily. Lots of legroom in the back. Seats fold at 60/40 split. Folding the seats down provide lots of space for hauling items. The car is a v6 so it is on the slower side, especially going up hills. Seats are comfortable.
accountCircle Marilyn G
Has been very reliable at an affordable cost
Spacious with lots of legroom. Good mileage. Cute, fun car. Could use arm rests.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Benjamin R
A small scion xb with a dropped suspension painted all black.
My scion xb is a great car with multiple benefits, including gas intake, space, and feel. The scion xb is great on gas, while driving to and from school I can get a whole week or maybe even a week and a half with just 20 dollars. Next, the space available inside the car very impress, you can sit anywhere in the car and have more space then a Ford mustang.
accountCircle Audra D
It is very spacious inside and I have had no issues in 13 years.
It has been reliable. I dislike how low to the ground it is.
accountCircle alexis g
It can take a moment to get going but once it does, it performs great on gas.
Great gas mileage. Decent interior. Could use cruise control.
accountCircle Denise C
It is roomy for two car seats and a family of four. However, the trunk is small.
The car is pretty reliable considering it is a 2005 model and rarely gives issues. However, for my family of four it is more compact than I need. Not enough room for groceries in the trunk for my size family. I don't like that it does not automatically come with a cruise option either like newer models.
accountCircle Markus Q
2005 red scion xd car review.
It is a great small car, very spacious and dependable. After a little wear and tear things start to go wrong all at once. Repairs can be costly but it is a very reliable car.
accountCircle Jasmine B
There's so much headroom so it's great for taller friends that need the space.
The car is fine, it gets me where I need to go, turns well, and has a lot of head space, but it's very low to the ground so speedbumps are risky and it doesn't go up hills well.

Scion xB Models

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

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5dr Wgn Manual
108 HP 33-33 MPG 5 Seats
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5dr Wgn Auto
108 HP 33-33 MPG 5 Seats
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2005 Scion xB Owner Reviews

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5 stars 43%
4 stars 47%
3 stars 10%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Donna C on February 16, 2021
Amazing car. I love my car, it is great driving and comfortable.
My car is very useful, good for having friends ride with you. Great at transporting groceries, people whatever may be needed. Smooth ride.
accountCircle Markus Q on February 16, 2021
2005 red scion xd car review.
It is a great small car, very spacious and dependable. After a little wear and tear things start to go wrong all at once. Repairs can be costly but it is a very reliable car.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Cathy W.

My Scion is good on gas. It is small but roomy inside (it fits our family of 4). It is fun to drive and peppy. It has everything I need without all the bells and whistles. With the size it is easy to park and navigate through small streets and some traffic.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Cathy W.

There are not a lot of cons, in my opinion. It is small so it would be difficult fitting a large family. The exterior panels are plastic-y so I feel like they dent easily. With that being said, when someone dented the back hatchback my husband was able to pop it back. Also, the hatchback latch has broken and one of the windows no longer rolls down.

Ranks #7 Compact SUV by Owners

The 2005 Scion xB has an average owner rating of 4.27 out of 5 which ranks it #7 of 20 other Compact SUVs.

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5
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4.64
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4.33

Ranks #2 Compact SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2005 Scion xB has a combined MPG of 35 which ranks it #2 of 20 other Compact SUVs.

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2005 Scion xA
38 MPG
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2005 Scion xB
35 MPG
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2005 Ford Escape
33 MPG

Is The 2005 Scion xB A Good Car?

Yes the 2005 scion xb is a good vehicle because its economic on gas, its small but spacious, no mechanical issues at all.
Yanet S.
Yes. It is very reliable, good on gas, good maintenance repairs and has a modern look. I would highly recommend this vehicle to anyone!
A P.

How Reliable Is The 2005 Scion xB?

Yes the 2005 scion xb 5dr is very reliable because it fits 5 passengers,fits mostly anywhere you park.
Yanet S.
I find that long as you a maintaining oil changes, putting decent gas in the car, other simple maintenance duties the car will accordingly. Bottom line, treat it right and it will treat you right.
Ashley P.

Is The 2005 Scion xB A Good Value?

The scion xb are not that expensive now but it's worth every penny spent because it hasn't gave me any mechanical issues at all.
Yanet S.
Per KBB, the value is around $5,000. I find that it does maintains its value as long as the car is well kept.
Eryn L.

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Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test
(Not Rated)
*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

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Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety