Major Problems with Scion xB Derived from Complaints & Recalls

Learn about the common problems with a used Scion xB to avoid purchasing a bad year of the model.

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Best and Worst Years for Scion xB

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Scion xB.

Model Year	Complaints
2015 xB	5
2014 xB	5
2013 xB	5
2012 xB	39
2011 xB	51
2010 xB	48
2009 xB	132
2008 xB	336
2006 xB	248
2005 xB	89
2004 xB	36

Worst 3 Scion xB complaints

2008 Scion xB ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Victims: 3 Mileage: 6000 miles

2008 Scion xB AIR BAGS Victims: 3 Mileage: 110000 miles

2009 Scion xB SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Victims: 2 Mileage: 135000 miles

Browse Scion xB complaints by category

Problems with AIR BAGS, WINDSHIELD and VISIBILITY are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Scion xB owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AIR BAGS takata recall i received the letter from toyota air bags recall fro my scion xb 2014 i called toyota (410	326 ~ 20795 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY 2008 scion windshield crack and no apparent reason. *tr...	124 ~ 14160 miles
VISIBILITY my scion xb developed an l-shaped crack in the front windshield starting from the bottom of the passenger side (below...	85 ~ 20800 miles
ENGINE car burning oil 128000 miles. oil light can on before oil change was needed. checked oil level it was really...	73 ~ 78552 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM clutch 2013 wagon xb tanaka humid smoking melting smell fluids. when i drove this lemon off the lot it had...	71 ~ 50527 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL takata recall. 2011 xb traveling south on collier parkway. accelerated to approximately 45 mph. from parkway. older dodge van in...	68 ~ 51484 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2014 scion xb. the contact stated that the passenger side running board was detached and...	49 ~ 77884 miles
STEERING 2010 scion xb-the steering will sometimes feel as if it just gives out. it only happens for about 2 seconds-but...	41 ~ 68908 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC recall id287614 nhtsa campaign #18e091000 my vehicle was involved in an accident on jan 10th due to failure of brakes....	36 ~ 42080 miles
SERVICE BRAKES earlier today i was involved in a car accident on my 2013 scion xb. my car's front bumper and hood...	36 ~ 83968 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL while driving in 1-2 inches of slush and snow my tires began to slip and the my vehicle regained control....	29 ~ 64450 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER takata recall my windshield the front window cracked on its own the first time i ever drove the car where...	24 ~ 56291 miles
STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2013 scion xb. the contact stated that the trunk failed to latch properly. the contact...	17 ~ 41929 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES i've owned two scion xbs (2008 & 2009). in extremely hot or cold weather the car doors occasionally lock themselves...	15 ~ 53874 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2011 scion xb abrupt throttle response off idle. vehicle "jack rabbits" to accelerate. very hard to accelerate slowly and safely....	14 ~ 34767 miles
SEAT BELTS tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota scion xb. while the contact was driving approximately 40 to 45 mph the opposing...	14 ~ 69362 miles
WHEELS tires defected ## vin passed ## toyota scion xb 2012 ##...	12 ~ 67000 miles
POWER TRAIN i drive a 2009 scionxb. at least six times since i bought it in late 2008 i have had trouble...	11 ~ 62793 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE fuel tank will not fill beyond half while gauge reads full and could strand me on vacant hi-ways. *tr...	10 ~ 43062 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2013 scion xb. the contact stated that the trunk failed to latch properly. the contact...	9 ~ 6878 miles
SEATS drivers side seat keeps clicking seat is locked in place and the bolts are tight. seat is pumped up but	8 ~ 32728 miles
TIRES tire failure on sidewall with the other thee tires showing the same damage pattern...	7 ~ 23789 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY master window switch caught on fire and unit and plastic was melted. had to replace only to find out...	7 ~ 30636 miles
EQUIPMENT cpsc#i1230455a. 2009 scion xb. consumer stated after a year of having this brand new car every light in the car...	7 ~ 15255 miles
SUSPENSION nhtsa re all no. 16v-340 & 17v-006 2012 toyota scion i took the veicle to repair after that i didn't...	6 ~ 45481 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2010 scion xb. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v340000 (air...	6 ~ 70792 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota scion xb. the contact stated that the rear door handle detached from the...	6 ~ 25667 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i drive a 2009 scionxb. at least six times since i bought it in late 2008 i have had trouble...	6 ~ 29525 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM clutch 2013 wagon xb tanaka humid smoking melting smell fluids. when i drove this lemon off the lot it had...	5 ~ 47269 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM the issue i am having with my vehicle is the traction control. there is no way to disable it permanently....	5 ~ 60300 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the engine oil filter adapter does not provide sufficient threads to safely retain the oil filter on the engine imo....	5 ~ 42287 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS tl*the contact owns a 2009 scion xb. while driving 10 mph the contact's vehicle was struck on the front driver's...	5 ~ 30850 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY i took the vehicle to my dealership because i have four warning lights illuminated they were brake traction control abs...	4 ~ 29177 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota scion xb. the contact stated the instrument panel would not illuminate. the dealer...	4 ~ 13275 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC my 2008 scion tc has been having braking problems since i bought it in 2007. the brake is slow to...	4 ~ 39481 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota scion xb. the contact stated that while driving the brakes failed to engage....	3 ~ 28024 miles
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota scion xb. the contact stated the rear liftegate would not release and open...	3 ~ 72167 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE my 2011 scion xb has a cracked or broken weld/frame/body in the driver's side rear door area. this has been...	3 ~ 10333 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION air bag sensors bad tie rods keep coming loose. *tr...	3 ~ 25633 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING low beam headlamps on the 2008 scion xb do not project out far enough from the vehicle. there is a...	3 ~ 167 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*- the contac complained against toyota. the contact owns a 2006 scion xb special edition she purchased in march 2006....	3 ~ 15000 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES car doors lock when ignition is turned on. if you try to get out of the car without waiting for...	3 ~ 23333 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES tire failure on sidewall with the other thee tires showing the same damage pattern...	2 ~ 18263 miles
PARKING BRAKE tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota scion xb. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked on an incline with...	2 ~ 24500 miles
OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL > OTHER > EQUIPMENT i discovered approximately 15 months and 18000 miles after taking delivery of my new 2009 toyota/scion xb vehicle that the...	2 ~ 24008 miles
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota scion xb. the contact started the ignition. immediately the anti-lock brake system (abs) visibility...	2 ~ 71468 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN have a 2008 scion tc driving on the highway at 70 and clutch burnt up in gear. only have 23000	2 ~ 16650 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT accelerated (took off) while driving at highway speed (5 incidences)...originally i thought it was a problem with my aftermarket cruise...	2 ~ 7500 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota scion xb. while driving approximately 20 to 50 mph the headlights dimmed and visibility...	2 ~ 750 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING foul smell 5 days after purchase of new car been into service 9 times deal does not know what to	2 ~ 13665 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS front end collision with no air bag deployment. 2004 scion was traveling at approximately 40 mph and rear ended a...	2 ~ 7000 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HOOD > BODY tl* the contact owns a 2006 scion xb. while attempting to open the rear door hatch the handle fractured from...	1 ~ 54000 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2006 scion xb. the contact stated that the fuse box underneath the steering wheel was...	1 ~ 174000 miles
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2009 scion xb. while driving 60 mph the hood latch failed. the contact stated that...	1 ~ 79500 miles
ROOF AND PILLARS > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2014 scion xb. the contact stated that there was premature rust on the roof of...	1
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY the 1st thing i noticed after starting my car after work was the heater was blowing cold air even after...	1 ~ 94000 miles
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contacts owns a 2008 toyota scion xb. the contact stated that while driving at 30 mph there was...	1 ~ 88000 miles
LOCK > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2004 scion xb. while the contact attempted to open the rear hatch the garnish latching...	1 ~ 178850 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i have a toyota 2006 scion xb that i purchased new and am extremely fond of it. in march of...	1 ~ 78000 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > TAILGATE > BODY the tailgate "handle" release broke of in my hands without even pulling on it on my 2005 toyota scion xb....	1 ~ 59000 miles
TAILGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE wheels: premature tire wear (prior to tire mileage warranty) along with unexplainable warping of the rims. tire blow out and/or...	1
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT cpsc#i1230455a. 2009 scion xb. consumer stated after a year of having this brand new car every light in the car...	1
CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota scion xb. the contact stated while driving at 70mph the front passenger tire...	1 ~ 47779 miles
VALVE > TIRES experienced a flat tire today due to a tire valve stem cracking at the base of my 2005 scion xb.	1 ~ 24000 miles
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS tl*the contact owns a 2009 scion xb. while traveling at speeds of 25 mph the left caliber began exhibiting an...	1 ~ 27000 miles
RIM > WHEELS i discovered approximately 15 months and 18000 miles after taking delivery of my new 2009 toyota/scion xb vehicle that the...	1
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS my 2008 scion xb was rear ended while i was sitting at a stop light. the vehicle that hit me...	1 ~ 40000 miles
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY toyota scion xb 2006: windshield has been cracking ongoing beginning 2 weeks after i purchased this car. toyota/scion refuses to...	1 ~ 2000 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota scion xb. the contact started the ignition. immediately the anti-lock brake system (abs) visibility...	1 ~ 90000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR i have a 2004 scion xb. throughout the life of the car i have experienced similar braking issues to the...	1 ~ 56000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER while entering a freeway with full acceleration the gas pedal stuck. the car was out of control and after applying...	1 ~ 40000 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES two patches on passenger side from tire only seem to be showing wear beyond normal use. first patch is 5...	1 ~ 36000 miles
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota scion xb. while driving at approximately 70mph on the highway when she attempted...	1 ~ 10000 miles
HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS i own a 2006 scion xb release series 3.0 envy green and the head rest monitors that came from factory...	1
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota scion xb. while driving 25 mph the contact attempted to accelerate and the accelerator...	1 ~ 89700 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS tl*-the contact owns a 2008 scion xb. the contact was driving approximately 55 mph the anti-lock brake system engaged with...	1 ~ 3000 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS tl*-the contact owns a 2008 scion xb. the contact was driving approximately 55 mph the anti-lock brake system engaged with...	1 ~ 3000 miles
FRONT > SEAT BELTS my mother was driving her 2004 toyota scion xb on her way to church. turned onto baton chapel rd. traveling...	1
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota scion xb. while driving approximately 20 to 50 mph the headlights dimmed and visibility...	1 ~ 400 miles
AUTOMATIC (ASC) > ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL the vehicle stability control traction control check engine light have come on and remained on. the light was temporarily deactivated...	1 ~ 36000 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY tl *- the contact owns a 2006 toyota scion. while driving at 60 mph the contact opened the windows and...	1 ~ 1300 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE sometimes when i need quick response power from the engine it doesn't not have power to accelerate. i have to...	1 ~ 150 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC (1) cornering hard at high speed (45-60 mph) (2) my 2005 scion xb's abs system applies the brakes without my...	1 ~ 50000 miles
LATCH > TAILGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES subject: 2005 scion xb structural safety item after purchase of the above automobile it was discovered there is no mechanical...	1
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT due to the upright position of the windshield a small rock can cause stars which lead to multiple leader cracks....	1 ~ 5000 miles
COLUMN > STEERING bought new 2006 toyota xb feb 14 2006 may 10 steering column froze....while making turn. hit curb...called toyota they sent...	1 ~ 4500 miles
LINKAGES > STEERING clicking sound when turning acceleration from a stop or when stopping. dealer found front suspension hard ware loose tie rod	1 ~ 23900 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING clicking sound when turning acceleration from a stop or when stopping. dealer found front suspension hard ware loose tie rod	1 ~ 23900 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY the driver door detent on the 2005 scion xb vin jtlk324154008954 does not hold on a modest incline creating a...	1 ~ 6097 miles
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS passenger side front seat belt (may apply to rear belts as well) retractor does not function properly. the belts appear...	1 ~ 50 miles
LOCK > TRUNK LID > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES the rear truck release of the scion xb's fail four times since purchase in 2005 and toyota says its not	1 ~ 1 miles
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE the rear truck release of the scion xb's fail four times since purchase in 2005 and toyota says its not	1 ~ 1 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the scion tc with a manual transmission has a major flaw when the engine is cold and driven slowly. the...	1 ~ 250 miles

FAQ

What year Scion xB is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 11 years, Scion xB models of 2015, 2014, 2013 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Scion xB?

Scion xB models of 2008 and 2006 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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