Scion xB vs. Nissan Altima Reliability Comparisons
You won't find Scion xB or Nissan Altima reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots, to make it clear how much the Scion xB and the Nissan Altima truly differ in reliability. These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Scion xB and Nissan Altima reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Scion xB and the Nissan Altima were a year ago, when the cars were a year younger and had 12,000 fewer miles on them. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Scion xB and the Nissan Altima have been recently.
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Scion xB Reliability through December 31, 2012
An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.
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.
What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Scion xB
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| Reliability and Durability of the Scion xB: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Previous experience with Toyota indicates reliability to be well above average. <br /> And that has proven out over the first 15 months of ownership. |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Bullet proof. They use the 2.4 engine that has been extremely reliable in all Toyotas. |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Car seems built to last and never has any problems |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Made by Toyota, who basically wrote the book on reliability. |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Has the Toyota reliability |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Just the basic facts that it is made by Toyota Motor Company. This car will last a long time. |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The xB appears to be well built and its fit and finish are well above other cars in this class, such as the Chevrolet HHR. The interior is quieter as well. Being a Toyota product, I expect it to be reliable. |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Since owning my xB2 for 2 1/2 years the only reason I have needed to lift the Hood was to install a K&N Air Filter. Flawless reliability for 13K miles |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Runs like a champ no extra service ever needed for it so far I knew this going in since it is a Toyota |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The 2.4L engine has been built for a long time, and I expect a good long life from this vehicle. |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 103-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
its a Toyota, what more do i need to say |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 103-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
2years owned and besides a windshield, not one repair issue. Solid build and excellent fit and finnish |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 103-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Great experience with Toyota in the past, and great reviews. It is still fairly new (2006.5) but there are none of the annoying little problems many other new cars get. |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 103-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Toyota generally makes a solid vehicle. |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 103-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Bought new, this car was absolutely bullet-proof. No repairs in 82M, one battery and one set of tires. |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 103-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Repairs are easy, and mostly cheap. Only once has the car needed unexpected repairs in 100,000 service miles. |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 103-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It has had no mechanical problems at all, even though its mileage is only at around 12,000 miles. |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 108-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Aside from regular maintenance items (few though they are), I never put any time or money into fixing this car. |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 108-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
With over 126k on the odometer, reliability has been quite good. Aside from maintenance items, a water pump at 114k has been the only repair. |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 108-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Never had a problem with the vehicle. |
What Our Members Are Saying about Nissan Altima Reliability and Durability
None of our members have yet commented on the reliability and durability of the Nissan Altima.
