2005 Scion xB Problems and Repair Histories

Year	Make/Model	Trips/Year/100 Cars	Compared to all models for the same year
2005	Scion xB	26 xBs, 8.6 months of data per xB, average 103000 miles38	Fewest Trips Most Trips	see reported repairs

Scion xB in Oklahoma, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2010	62000		First odometer entry
Jun	2010	63000	0	Idle Air Control was bad.
Jul	2010	64000	0	Idle Air Control went out two weeks after it was originally replaced.
Dec	2012	91000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Scion xB in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2012	94000		First odometer entry
Jul	2012	96000	150	Changed serpentine belt. Recharged a/c, it was low.  Changed rusted bolts on cat assembly. Replaced aftermarket muffler with stainless steel muffler assembly. No real problems.
Sep	2012	97000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Scion xB in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2010	76000		First odometer entry
Oct	2010	76000	600	A/C compressor leaks freon out the front shaft seal.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Scion xB in Maryland, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2010	92000		First odometer entry
Dec	2010	94000	450	fuel injectors cleaned and cleaned auto trans fluid system
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Scion xB in Oregon, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2012	101000		First odometer entry
Jan	2013	105700	104	Blown strut, worn strut, driver and passenger side respectively. Replaced struts with kyb excel-G.
Mar	2013	107000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Scion xB in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2009	46000		First odometer entry
Jan	2010	49000	75	Replaced downstream oxygen sensor.
Jul	2011	59700	6	License plate lights: removal of lenses resulted in broken-off screw and broken mounting bezel. Repaired with homemade solution rather than replace an expensive painted bezel.
Sep	2012	69000	200	Leaky front strut. Had to replace both front struts as a result. Also replaced the front stabilizer links.

 

Scion xB in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2007		200	front passenger side wheel bearing replacement done by a decent mechanic not by the dealership
Apr	2008		50	engine mount broke the transmission/engine mount under the engine in the hood but probably because of my crack pot mechanic since he only charged $50 to fix it
May	2008		200	passenger side front strut replacement by my crack pot mechanic
Mar	2009	123800	0	I need to replace the driver side front wheel bearing and the engine mounts. I am experiencing horrible wheel hop/weird noise under the hood during hard take offs. napa clutch is still doing great
Apr	2009	126500	130	Bolts holding lower driver side engine mount sheared off, one bolt broke off in the hole, the other two stripped out had to drill out and retap the holes to a bigger gauge and finer thread
Mar	2010	152300	1400	Transmission blew a seal needs to be replaced plus the engine mounts were replaced as well and the clutch too since we were right there, machined the flywheel.
Jun	2011	180000	600	my fourth clutch exploded with only 30,000 miles put on it. something about the splines on the pressure plate...
Sep	2012	216000	340	muffler flange came loose but was repairable. ignition coil went out on way to the mechanic lol coincidence. engine was burning 2 quarts of oil between oil changes did a engine flush and switched to 10w30 hopefully that will slow the burn.
Mar	2013	230000	338	cv knuckle failed dealer had me back on the road in 4 hours Des Moines Toyota is the real deal!

 

Scion xB in Missouri, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2011	95000		First odometer entry
Apr	2012	115000	40	I replaced water pump
Mar	2013	132000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Scion xB in South Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2011	69000		First odometer entry
Sep	2011	77000	0	Left rear door lock actuator intermittent, would mostly unlock and not lock. Opened door panel and disconnected actuator, replacement about $100 or so, decided to live with it, so now I have a manual lock without having to worry.
Apr	2012	81700	21	Decided to replace the front brake pads @ 80,922. No noise, brakes had "some" life in them still, I just didn't want to get surprised with chewed up rotors. Simple job, all is good. ;-)
Apr	2013	87000	0	Rear hatch handle was loose; was going to fix it myself, but Scion sent me a warranty extension, along with all registered owners, that they would fix it free of charge and reimburse people whom already had it fixed! Even if they broke it!

 

Scion xB in Connecticut, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2007		350	Right front wheel bearing replaced
Oct	2012	106000	1900	Exhaust system. cat back
Mar	2013	113000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Scion xB in Kentucky, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2012	129000		First odometer entry
Jan	2013	136000	1200	Fuel Intake-couldnt get fuel to go into the gas tank!

 

Scion xB in Maryland, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2012	190000		First odometer entry
Dec	2012	195000	400	replaced worn pads
Mar	2013	207000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Scion xB in Minnesota, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2011	88000		First odometer entry
Dec	2012	97000	115	Like thousands of others, had to replace my rear hatch handle/latch (which failed due to inherent design flaw/weaknes)s. Bought substantially better handle from ScionPro, at lower cost, greater warranty, and much higher quality than factory.
Mar	2013	105000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Scion xB in Connecticut, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2011		250	drivers side wheel bearing replaced
Jun	2012		250	replaced coil pack
Sep	2012	175000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Scion xB in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2010		0	1. two cracked drive belts 2. bad O2 sensor 3. exhaust leak at front gasket

 

Scion xB in North Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2007		0	Have RS 2.o Exhaust fell off and was replaced with new RS2 DC sport exhaust

 

Scion xB in Washington, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2008	16000		First odometer entry
Mar	2013	42000	200	Worn front sway bar end-links and bushings replaced.

 

Scion xB in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2011	135000		First odometer entry
Jan	2013	160000	3500	Fried #2 piston do to lean conditions reported by IAC Valve.

 

Scion xB in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2010	108000		First odometer entry
Mar	2011	118000	200	Wheel bearings tend to go quick on these cars...doesn't help when your car is lowered w 18s lol. You can find the cheap and brand new for 20$ on ebay
Apr	2011	120000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Scion xB in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2009	55000		First odometer entry
Apr	2010	65000	300	front brakes repaired; rear brakes adjusted
Aug	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Scion xB in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2009		30	Replaced accessory belts to remedy a squeal. Noise came back shortly afterwards. We'll have to live with it along with the dash squeak.
Nov	2009		150	Wiper switch going bad. Intermittent and mist settings will no longer park the wipers. Switch needs replaced.
Dec	2009	58000	100	Brake rotors rusted badly on inside.
Dec	2012	85000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Scion xB in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2008	39000		First odometer entry
Jun	2009	65000	600	Charcoal canister had to be replaced.
May	2010	85000	0	Door gasket loose.
Oct	2010	85000	0	New oxygen sensor.
Sep	2011	94000	600	Door hatch broke Worn bushing replaced
Jul	2012	109000	0	O rings had to be replaced.
Jan	2013	116700	200	Front right bearing had to be replaced. Rear right brake made knocking noises during a hard stop. Brake drum was resurfaced.
Mar	2013	120000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Scion xB in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2009	65000		First odometer entry
Apr	2009	67000	32	CEL & Traction control light on. Problem was broken wires to MAF sensor. Replaced by owner. New connector was only $8, but each wire was $12!
Dec	2009	95000	120	VVT malfunction, replaced VVT oil pressure switch.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Scion xB in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2008	30000		First odometer entry
Nov	2010	40000	150	Loud exhaust noise coming from under the car. Diagnosed as rusting of pipe near exhaust manifold. It was replaced by mechanic.
Mar	2013	50000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Scion xB in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2008	29000		First odometer entry
Dec	2010	44000	230	Right front wheel bearing failed early.
Jun	2012	58000	50	rust through and leak on exhaust pipe
Mar	2013	62000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Scion xB in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2008	37000		First odometer entry
Mar	2009	39000	250	Water pump started making noise and small leakage noticed.
Jun	2009			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Scion xB in Alabama, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2009	144000		First odometer entry
Mar	2011	178000	350	RIGHT REAR WHEEL BEARING STARTED HIGH PITCH SOUND. REPLACED BOTH REAR HUBS, ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS.
Sep	2011	188000	100	REAR HATCH HANDEL BROKE OFF. TRIED TO GET PART AT JUNK YARD AND FOUND OUT IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM, AND THEY SOLD THEM AS SOON AS THEY GOT THEM. HAD TO BUY NEW PART, $100.00 AND TAKE INSIDE DOOR PANEL OFF TO GET TO SCREWS THAT HELD HANDEL.
Dec	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Scion xB in Georgia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2010	65000		First odometer entry
Dec	2010	68000	75	Replaced rear plastic hatch lift handle (3rd time) which often breaks if hatch is locked and opening is attempted. Locking system often has rear hatch locked when driver door is unlocked. Inferior design. Air condition quit cooling (2nd time). Charge & fuses okay. Occurred after car wash. Suspect computer locks out compressor upon belt slip. Dealer quoted $1500 compressor replacement, but factory reset of computer restored.
Oct	2012	70000	85	Fourth time flimsy hatch latch broke off (this time when opened by a 130 pound woman). This is a design defect. If car is locked and an attempt is made to open the rear hatch, it breaks off (cheap plastic).

 

Scion xB in Kansas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2005		0	No repair
Jul	2006		330	Oxygen sensor
Jun	2010		135	Alternator
Jul	2011	226000	60	Replace thermostat
Apr	2013	238000		Most recent odometer entry.