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2006 Scion XB

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2006 XB.

Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2006 Scion XB utilizes an Automatic 4-spd transmission to deliver EPA fuel economy ratings of 26/31/28 mpg, while engine care specifies 4 qt of 5W-30 API oil. Within the model's 2002 to 2015 complaint history, this year records 253 total owner complaints, positioning it between the lowest count of 1 in 2003 and the highest peak of 339 in 2008. Researchers evaluating this specific model year should consider the 11 recalls associated with the vehicle, particularly given that visibility stands as the top complaint area.

Model year201520142013201220112010200920082006

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque76 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy26/31/28 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 25 · 550 CCA battery, OE oil filter 90915YZZN1. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 25 · 550 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnPARKOEM · verified
Tire sizeP185-60R15OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZN1
Engine air filter1780121030
Fuel filter233000A020 alt 2321721030
Spark plug9091901176
Battery2880011331
Front wiper blades8522252131 alt 8521252141
Serpentine belt9091602711 alt 9091602705
Thermostat9091603093 alt 1632562010
Cabin air filter885685201083

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined26 / 31 / 28 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume90 cu ft
Cargo volume21 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the XB of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

9.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 9.60 sec — 2006 Wagon
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2006Wagon 1.5L I-49.60 sec17.30 sec103 hpFWD
2004Wagon 1.5L I-410.10 sec17.13 sec108 hpFWD
2004Wagon 1.5L I-410.60 sec18.20 sec108 hpFWD
2004Wagon 1.5L I-411.50 sec18.50 sec108 hpFWD
2004Wagon 1.5L I-411.90 sec18.42 sec108 hpFWD
2008Wagon 2.4L I-47.20 sec15.60 sec158 hpFWD
2008Wagon 2.4L I-47.80 sec16.00 sec158 hpFWD
2008Wagon 2.4L I-48.50 sec16.40 sec158 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil. Torque lug nuts to 76 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity3.1
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4 qt
Manual Transmission Fluid75W-90 · GL-4 · GL-5
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity4

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts22 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts20 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/StudsScrews: 8 ft-lbs, Bolts: 6.5 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts76 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub159 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerNGK
Spark Plug Gap0.028-0.031 in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing0-14, Not adjustable degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPMIdle rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity0.76-0.93 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeND 8 oil
Oil Capacity1.50-3.50 oz
Standard BCI Group Number25
Standard BCI Cranking Performance550 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test20 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief13-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature176-183 °F
Injector Primary Resistance13.5-14.2 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression156-213 PSI. 14 maximum variation PSI.
Engine Oil Pressure4.2 psi @ Idle, 42-80 psi @ 3000 rpm psi
Intake Valve Lash0.006-0.010 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.010-0.014 in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket25 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle65 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.866 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To0.866 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.787 in
Drum Nominal Diameter7.874 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
111 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9011 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
116 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9016 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs every 30,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Driveshaft Flange Yoke Bolts (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Final Drive (inspect fluid level) · Fuel System (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2006 Scion XB marks a pronounced peak in the first-generation federal complaint record, with 253 complaints—more than double the 92 logged in 2005 and far exceeding the 3 seen in 2007. Recalls also reached an early high of 11 in 2006, up from 7 the prior year and well above the 5 issued in 2007, signaling a period of heightened corrective action by the manufacturer. The data does not specify root causes, but the top complaint areas—visibility (138 reports), vehicle speed control (17), and structure (14)—dominate this year’s concerns, contrasting with the lower-volume, more varied issues in adjacent years. This mid-generation surge suggests the 2006 model may reflect either a build-up of unresolved issues or a lag in owner reporting, rather than a sudden spike in defects. While crash complaints (18) are present, fire-related reports are absent, and recalls were actively addressing problems. **Takeaway:** The 2006 XB’s elevated complaint and recall numbers imply higher risk of unresolved issues, making it a less favorable year to buy compared to the quieter 2007 or later models.

11
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
50
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
253
Owner complaints
18 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 253 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Visibility138
Vehicle Speed Control17
Structure14
Electrical System6
Unknown Or Other6
Latches/Locks/Linkages6
Air Bags4
Seats3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 11 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

07V048000Vehicle Speed ControlReported 12/02/2007

CERTAIN ROSTRA PRECISION CONTROLS' SPEED CONTROLS MAY HAVE A FAULTY MODULE. THESE CONTROLS WERE INSTALLED BY SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DEALERS OR AT THEIR VEHICLE PROCESSING CENTER ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. WHEN THE SPEED… Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND/OR REPLACE THE SPEED CONTROL MODULE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 28, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.

09V223000Equipment:Other:LabelsReported 15/06/2009

TOYOTA IS RECALLING 27,080 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER CARS BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 TO MAY 4, 2009. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM… Remedy: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE THEM WITH A NEW, ACCURATE LABEL TO BE INSTALLED OVER THE INACCURATE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2009. OWNERS…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 50 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-PANT-2024-004-2024-03-04Engine And Engine CoolingThis is to advise of various price adjustments that will affect Toyota Genuine Motor Oil…
POL14-122015-06-15EngineTOYOTA 2007-2015 CAMRY,SOLARA, COROLLA, COROLLA MATRIX, RAV4, SCION TC, XB: REVISED 5/19/…
S-SB-0015-14 Rev2015-05-26EngineSB: Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU…
S-SB-0015-14 Rev2015-05-26EquipmentSB: Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU…
S-SB-0005-152015-05-13EquipmentSSB: The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2006 XB take?

4 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2006 XB have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the XB get?

EPA figures are 26 city / 31 highway / 28 combined mpg.