Scion xB Problems and Repair Histories
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Scion xB Reliability through March 31, 2013
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2009 | Scion xB | 17 xBs, 9.8 months of data per xB, average 39700 miles Small sample size. Join or 17 xBs, 9.8 months of data per xB, average 39700 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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| 2008 | Scion xB | 33 xBs, 10.0 months of data per xB, average 61700 miles22 |
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| 2006 | Scion xB | 30 xBs, 10.7 months of data per xB, average 83700 miles Includes 2006.5s.30 |
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| 2005 | Scion xB | 26 xBs, 8.1 months of data per xB, average 111800 miles68 |
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| 2004 | Scion xB | 14 xBs, 10.1 months of data per xB, average 131900 miles Small sample size. Join or 14 xBs, 10.1 months of data per xB, average 131900 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2011 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Scion xB in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 0 | Dash panel was broken when heated seat switch was installed. Dealer replaced at no cost. | |
| Scion xB in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 0 | None, have not taken it in. Having intermittent issues with xB not starting/turning over. Dealership will not do anything until they can be shown problem. Usually turn key off, wait 30 secs and try again. | |
| Feb | 2011 | 0 | Starting issues continue & Scion cannot find problem (had it a week). Dealership agreed to make me deal to exchange this xB for a new xB due to starting issues I kept having. Thank you to SMART MOTORS Scion! | |
| Mar | 2011 | 0 | Just an update. Technology was to blame for the starting issues with my first xB. I found out it was most likely my new cell phone causing interference & that in-turn caused the car not to start. | |
| Scion xB in Saskatchewan, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 3200 | bent rad support caused by dealer handling or from a test drive, either wat it was not me. no warranty. seems the dealer likes the words impact and refuses to cover it. | |
2010 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Scion xB in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 28000 | 0 | Faulty water pump discovered by pink line on hood liner where coolant sprays up. Covered under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 32000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Scion xB in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 8000 | 0 | ABS light and stability control lights came on. Technician found a wire that had grounded out under the dash that had caused a blown fuse. Wire was repaired and fuse replaced. |
| Sep | 2009 | 14000 | 0 | Roof drain channel molding came off (disappeared). Previously replaced rain gutter molding came off again. |
| Dec | 2010 | 35000 | 0 | A/C fresh/recirc switch didn't seem to be working. They were not able to duplicate the issue, so it was not repaired. |
| Mar | 2012 | 53000 | 0 | Recirc switch was still intermittent when I sold the car. It turned on and off, but it did not always actually change the airflow, if that makes sense. |
| Scion xB in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 5000 | 0 | Driver side rear window didn't operate. Power plug-in found to be loose. |
| Jul | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2009 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Scion xB in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 5000 | 0 | Plastic cowl between engine compartment and windshield was loose. Dealership used parts from car on lot, so I could have the car back in one day. |
| Jan | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Scion xB in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 6000 | 0 | wiring harness replaced something related to the first problem |
| Mar | 2013 | 42000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Scion xB in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 0 | Creaking/tick sound coming from the windshield/ dashboard area when driving over bumps. Dealer said it was normal characteristic of the vehicle and to not bring it back for this problem. Went to original dealer. They verified problem and will repair. | |
| Feb | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Scion xB in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2007 | 1000 | 0 | The 2-piece plastic sill between the hood and the windshield did not fit properly at their joint(one piece was raised 1/4"). Dealer ordered new parts and replaced. No charge, problem fixed, has not reoccured. |
| Aug | 2008 | 13000 | 0 | The problem from September/07, The 2-piece plastic sill between the hood and the windshield not fitting properly, reemerged. However, rather than replacing the bad piece as was done in September, the dealer said it was now 'a design defect'. Paint melted on a spot on the hood. Was told it was due to tree sap and they would not repair. Shop agreed we should look out for tree sap falling on our head and melting skull - true response. Water dispenser for back windshield wiper now drips more than it sprays, as it had done correctly when first purchased. Told they tried to clean with pin and then that is was within specs to drip. Engine running rougher than had been, whether in idle or neutral. Small revs of engine to increase RPM did not remove problem. Was told it only ran rough when AC on and not when it was off. Car runs rough in both cases, more when AC on. When first bought, car on a driveway with minimum drainage slope did not move when in 1st and with parking brake off (suggested solution from dealer for problem with parking brake not releasing completely). NOW it rolls back, stops, rolls again, etc. Found snag on front passenger seat cover. Not sure whether present when bought car or occurred later. Dealer bought new seat cover to replace one with snag. |
| Sep | 2009 | 29000 | 52 | problem: whining noise from the engine compartment. At previous oil change in May/09, dealer claimed could not detect the problem. At this oil change (oct/09), Dealer acknowledged problem. Dealer oiled a belt. Problem returned 6 hours later. Clutch appears to be slipping in 3-5 gears, especially going up hill. Dealer could not detect, and did not inspect clutch. Dealer said tires tread gone and that was the slipping. Latter may be true, but I KNOW what a clutch slips is vs. a tire slip. |
| Jan | 2010 | 33000 | 0 | All indicator lights went on simultaneously and stayed on. TSB indicating loose/broken wire to the ABS system. I was told ABS might go out but that regular brakes would continue to work. ABS never went out. They replaced ABS hub and sensor wire. |
| Feb | 2012 | 56500 | 800 | Caliper slider froze up on rear wheels, burning the brake rotors |
| Mar | 2012 | 58000 | 0 | The ABS sensor went out on left/front, shutting down ABS and anti-skid controls. Decided to not have repaired at this time due to cost (est. $600.00). Found out that dashboard display will NOT show ABS is out if it is out longer than a day! |
| Nov | 2012 | 69000 | 60 | dealer said water pump as getting ready to go, due to white streaks seen on underside of hood above pump. However, after I removed the streak, it has yet to return and the pump continues to work as of Jan. 15, 2013. |
| Mar | 2013 | 76000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Scion xB in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2007 | 1000 | 0 | Parking brake cable had way too much play in it, making the handle very loose. |
| Nov | 2012 | 61000 | 65 | Water pump leak, pump was replaced under an extended warranty I bought at inception. |
| Mar | 2013 | 64000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Scion xB in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2007 | 3000 | 0 | License plate attached by only 2 screws at top of plate. Plate cut through the paint because it banged into the body of the car whenever the rear hatch was closed. License plate needs a better way to both secure it and keep it from touching the car bod |
| Dec | 2007 | 5000 | 0 | license plate only attached by 2 screws at top. Metal plate banged into body when hatch was closed. Plate cut through paint. Dealer repainted the area and put foam tape on back of plate to keep it from hitting the body of the car. |
| Jun | 2010 | 24000 | 0 | air conditioning repeatedly lost cooling gas. |
| Mar | 2013 | 43000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Scion xB 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Scion xB in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2007 | 5000 | 0 | body seam rubbing together during acceleration, stopping, and turning. located on the drivers side where the dash meets the a pillar |
| Apr | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006.5 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
103-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Scion xB in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 59000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 61000 | 559 | Alternator Bearing went out - shop installed new alternator. The shop ended up re-installing the old alternator and putting in a new water pump instead - they had misdiagnosed noise. |
| Aug | 2010 | 78000 | 346 | Car Overheating - Water Pump & Thermostat replaced |
| May | 2013 | 128000 | 350 | Radiator replaced |
| Scion xB in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 45000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 72000 | 40 | front brake pads needed replacing at 72000miles were still good and no damage to rotors. $36.00 and 15 minutes to fix Life is good with Torch Penny. |
| Scion xB in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2007 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 36000 | 2000 | Replace both front wheel bearings. |
2006 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
103-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Scion xB in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 24000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2007 | 27000 | 0 | The car hesitates when shifting to 3rd gear (manual transmission). Doesn't happen all the time...dealer could not duplicate. Radio stations advance/tune when not being touched. Happens mostly while car is warming up (either at standstill or whiel moving). Dealer could not duplicate because car had been driven and warmed. |
| Jan | 2008 | 32000 | 0 | Did research of TSBs for Scion and found issue relating to radio changing stations by itself. Brought to dealer who ordered new radio and replaced. Problem resolved |
| Mar | 2008 | 34000 | 0 | Front drivers-side wheel "groans" when turning sharp left. Dealer unable to duplicate. Sound occurs once almost every day. |
| Dec | 2009 | 65000 | 880 | Check engine light, VSC and TRAC OFF button illuminated. Strong fuel smell coming from car. Shop diagnosed error codes related to evap system. Found water in fuel line. Cleared water and error codes. All systems working. Same problem as previous trip to non-dealer repair shop. Dealer diagnosed broken fuel neck pipe, ordered part and installed to correct problem. Fuel filler neck replaced to fix leak. Charcoal canister failed also and was replaced for a total repair cost of ~$800. I have contact Scion Customer Experience and requested refund of repair costs. Known problem and 3rd canister in 3 years. |
| Feb | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Scion xB in Nevada, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 26000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 30000 | 50 | CEL, did not have info left in the computer by the time I got to the shop two days later. |
| Apr | 2009 | 33000 | 0 | cam gear replaced on VVT. |
| May | 2010 | 47000 | 0 | water pump replacement, had not failed but was leaking. |
| Oct | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Scion xB in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 24000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2007 | 25000 | 0 | Had horrible rattle in dash that had been looked at before by a Toyota dealer. Took it to a certified Scion dealership and entire dash was removed, padded and replaced. Problem seems ok at this point in time. |
| Mar | 2013 | 95000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
103-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Scion xB in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 50000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 56000 | 20 | Radiator leak. fixed it with alumaseal. May replace radiator later. |
| May | 2010 | 71000 | 200 | radiator sprung a leak, replaced radiator 71344 miles. |
| Dec | 2012 | 118000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Scion xB 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Scion xB in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 18000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 33000 | 235 | #engine oil change light on. 30000 miles service |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
108-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 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! |
2005 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
108-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 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 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 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. | |
2004 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
108-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Scion xB in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 0 | water pump replacement | |
| Feb | 2011 | 132000 | 1125 | Rattle in clutch assembly - replace all parts in clutch except the clutch plate, which was resurfaced. |
| Mar | 2011 | 134000 | 3400 | tranmission was making grinding noise. replaced. |
| Apr | 2013 | 168000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Scion xB in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 180000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 232000 | 42 | Replaced original front brake pads |
| Scion xB in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 65100 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 80600 | 60 | All 4 power door lock motor lost power within a range of 3 months. Installed aftermarket door lock motors (actuators) and problem went away. |
| Nov | 2011 | 84940 | 80 | Rear driver side power door lock motor not working. Front power door motors went bad 6 months prior, those were replaced. Now replacing the rear left one. |
| Mar | 2013 | 107260 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
108-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Scion xB in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 111000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 112000 | 300 | Check engine P0420. Just replaced catalytic converter only. |
| Mar | 2013 | 146000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Scion xB in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 114000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 116000 | 0 | Brake pads all around. |
| Jul | 2011 | 153700 | 300 | Overheating - although thermostat was working correctly. Replaced fan and temp sensor. Ten days because of miscommunication. |
| Mar | 2013 | 163000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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