Major Problems with 2009 Scion xB Derived from Complaints & Recalls


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Worst 3 complaints of 2009 Scion xB

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

2009 Scion xB FRONTAL Victims: 2 Mileage: 3250 miles

2009 Scion xB SEATS Victims: 2 Mileage: 80000 miles

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Problems with AIR BAGS, ENGINE and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Scion xB owners.

Problem Category Number of Problems
AIR BAGS
air bags did not deploy on our 2009 xb release series 6.0. one car was traveling at 45-50 miles and...
73
~ 24200 miles
ENGINE
to much consumption of oil. *tr...
21
~ 78624 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
the (toyota) scion xb has the same accelerator problem i put in a floor mat on top of the issued...
9
~ 46579 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
i purchased a new 2009 scion xb on 17 july 2009. i immediately noticed the "warning buzzer" associated with key...
7
~ 28040 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
the scion xb 2009 was driving on the highway at speed limit 10 miles after the "needs maintenance" oil light...
6
~ 84000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES
vehicle driven by daughter. 45 mph road. two (2) vehicles in front of her. 1st vehicle made an abrupt right...
6
~ 85097 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
i purchased my 2009 scion xd on december 30 2008. on january 4 2009 my brakes froze up and i...
6
~ 38267 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
the issue i am having with my vehicle is the traction control. there is no way to disable it permanently....
4
~ 82302 miles
SEAT BELTS
tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota scion xb. while the contact was driving approximately 40 to 45 mph the opposing...
4
~ 69700 miles
POWER TRAIN
i drive a 2009 scionxb. at least six times since i bought it in late 2008 i have had trouble...
3
~ 103333 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE
march 15 my scion xb spontaneously erupted in flames we on our way home at the intersection of union tpke...
2
~ 17001 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
i took the vehicle to my dealership because i have four warning lights illuminated they were brake traction control abs...
2
~ 58354 miles
TIRES
i discovered approximately 15 months and 18000 miles after taking delivery of my new 2009 toyota/scion xb vehicle that the...
2
~ 35000 miles
SEATS
1) defective product. 2) passenger seat (back rest) does not retract from reclined position to upright position. passenger has to...
2
~ 40013 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
combustion problem with number 1 and number 3 coils. gas not circulating properly. problems with acceleration ensues....
1
~ 141000 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
SUSPENSION
hear a humming coming from the rear driver side at 40 to 60 mph almost sounded like a muffler getting
1
~ 58000 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...
1
~ 65251 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
the issue i am having with my vehicle is the traction control. there is no way to disable it permanently....
1
~ 35500 miles
EQUIPMENT
cpsc#i1230455a. 2009 scion xb. consumer stated after a year of having this brand new car every light in the car...
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
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
SIDEWALL > TIRES
i discovered approximately 15 months and 18000 miles after taking delivery of my new 2009 toyota/scion xb vehicle that the...
1
RIM > WHEELS
i discovered approximately 15 months and 18000 miles after taking delivery of my new 2009 toyota/scion xb vehicle that the...
1
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...
1
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
i drive a 2009 scionxb. at least six times since i bought it in late 2008 i have had trouble...
1
~ 20000 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
i've owned two scion xbs (2008 & 2009). in extremely hot or cold weather the car doors occasionally lock themselves...
1
~ 15000 miles
VISIBILITY
tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota scion xb. the contact stated she believed the foam that held the front...
1
~ 7000 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....
1
~ 725 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
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...
1
~ 3250 miles
STEERING
tl*the contact owns a 2009 scion xb. whenever the contact drove the vehicle over 50 mph he noticed that the...
1
~ 26500 miles

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