I own a 2005 Scion Xa model and when driving on dirt roads that are dry or wet from rain the brake system fails when stopping. As applying the brakes coming to a stop sign and speed of 20mph, the brake antilock , I think? makes a release noise and the pedal in the max hole position the car keeps moving and into the intersection I am stopping at. The brakes return to normal while coming on to the asphalt road I am crossing. I've learned to be very careful when coming to stop on dirt road and have found I can not approach the stop signs at speeds over 10mph for the last 50 feet to stop position. It does this on dry dirt roads and wet dirt roads sometimes on asphalt.
I have noticed the same brake issue with my 2005 scion (Toyota) xa at least twice, as reported on the news this morning about the Toyota prius. I was approaching a red light @ sunrise blvd and folsom blvd. And applied the brakes as I was going over a couple of sets of train tracks. The vehicle felt like I was propelled forward when I hit the tracks instead of slowing down. It lasted only a second but scared the heck out of me! I thought I was going to rear end the vehicle in front of me. I wrote it off like it was just my imagination or something till I saw the news. Now my wife is driving the vehicle and I warned her to make sure she applies the brakes before any train tracks, and told her I would report it. I am worried about her safety. Does this vehicle have the same braking system or flaw? please investigate and advise.
Car: 2005 Scion Tc purchased: mcgee Toyota of hanover, MA in may 2007. -emergency brake failing 2 weeks after purchase, which caused an accident. -the dealership misdiagnosing the wheel bearing (2-3 times, finally fixing it). -we've been to mcgee Toyota probably 5+ times now, and woburn Toyota twice, all for problems with a 2005 Scion Tc. One of the other issues was when my wife bought the car, she bought a Toyota extended warranty. We noticed a few weeks after purchase that the weather stripping was dry-rotting, and woburn Toyota said they wouldn't replace it since it wasn't a factory windshield. We were originally told by mcgee Toyota that we could take this car to any Toyota dealership and the warranty would be valid. Why were we not told by mcgee Toyota when she bought the car, that the windshield had been replaced? mr murphy said he would do anything in his power to make us happy. Mr murphy said he would replace all four tires on the car (because we also noticed there were 3 different tires on the car), as well as replace the windshield for us. We picked the car up yesterday, to find her seats leaned back (it looked like some teenage kids just got done joy-riding), two bubbles in the middle of the new(another aftermarket windshield, which is not covered under warranty ? again!) windshield, a loud squeal coming from the engine when revved, and the clutch making a very loud and noticeable squeak when depressed. It seems that when we bring the car in for something, we leave with 2-3 more problems. When addressed by a manager, it comes to no avail. I attempted to talk with a manager about those issues, and when I refused to shake his hand, we were asked to leave! there are many more issues with this car, which are too many to list in this initial complaint.
In June while getting off the exit to go home I was going at 25 mhp anf the car started to vibrate and I totally lost control hitting the exit sign. I got the car repaired and 2 months later on the interstate I was doing 55 mph when the car started to vibrate. Started to slow down, when the left rear tire blow out and cause the lost of control, spin 3 times and crashing into the guide rail. The airbags never open and the front and left side of the car were destroyed.
On June 15, 2009 I was parking my 2005 Toyota Scion Xa in my parking space at work. All of a sudden my car accelerated and the engine raced and took off over the bumper into the wall. I was unable to control the car because the brakes totally failed. When I pressed the brakes they just went all the way to the floorboard. My car is currently at the Toyota dealership. Luckily I was not hurt but my car is a mess. When I explained the incident to the dealership, they did not seem concerned and would check out the car after the body work is done and the car becomes drivable again. Thankfully I didn't involve any other vehicles and my grandchildren were not in the car with me. After reading of another incident with a Toyota tc, that incident far worse than mine, I felt I needed to let the public know that this is happening more often that not and just not someone mistaking the gas pedal for the brakes.
My daughter was involved in an auto accident involving her 2005 Toyota Scion Xa. She applied brakes as she was coming to a stop light and the brake did not work. She tried again and the car kept going. She then tried to "pump" the brake to no avail. The result was that she hit the car in front of her totaling her car. In addition to the brakes not working, the driver seatbelt did not "lock".
The tires on the scion have been replaced every 4 to 8 months. Toyota said its not their problem. I spoke to many mechanics and they do not know why the tires are breaking, they believe its the car design and the low profile tires. I do not speed and avoid pot holes. This is a major safety hazard.
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Scion Xa. The contact stated that she attempted to close the front driver's side window but to no avail. The contact stated that she had to continue to hit the switch in order to get the window to close completely. The contact called the dealer and stated that she needed to bring the vehicle in for inspection. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection and was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was 89,200.
We have changed the left and right side wheel shaft bearings 5 times. The bearings last about 5000 miles then have to be replaced. This is a constant problem.
Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Toyota Scion Xa. The contact stated that while driving, her air bag warning light sporadically illuminates and will stay on until vehicle is cut off. This is a recurring issue. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Mc.