Toyota Scion xB Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
Own a Toyota Scion xB? Check your specific VIN for a full history report.
Toyota Scion xB — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015Best | Excellent | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2014 | Excellent | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2013 | Excellent | 1 | 10 | 2 | — | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2012 | Good | 1 | 23 | 1 | — | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2011 | Good | 1 | 28 | — | — | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2010 | Good | 2 | 39 | 3 | — | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2009 | Caution | 5 | 77 | 11 | 14 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2008Worst | Avoid | 4 | 213 | 17 | 13 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2007 | Excellent | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2006 | Avoid | 4 | 154 | 9 | 4 | — | Visibility | Full report → |
| 2005 | Caution | 3 | 59 | 12 | 25 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2004 | Good | 2 | 32 | 8 | 6 | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
12 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
Most Common Toyota Scion xB Problems
Based on 641 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
Scion xB Years to Avoid
Best Scion xB Years to Buy
Toyota Scion xB Problems by Year
Frequently Asked Questions — Toyota Scion xB Reliability
What year Scion xB has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2008 Toyota Scion xB had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 213 complaints and 4 safety recalls. See the full 2008 report for specific defects.
Is the Toyota Scion xB reliable?
The Toyota Scion xB has accumulated 641 owner-filed complaints and 26 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. There have been 1 reported deaths associated with complaints. The 2015 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used Scion xB.
What are the most common Scion xB problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Air Bags (177 reports), Visibility (118 reports), Structure (52 reports), Electrical System (41 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my Scion xB has an open recall?
Use the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with auction history, odometer records, and 30+ intelligence signals.
Check a Specific Toyota Scion xB VIN
Model-level data shows what can go wrong. A VIN-specific report shows what has gone wrong with a particular vehicle — including auction history, odometer discrepancies, open recalls, accident records, and 30+ intelligence signals.
Run a Free Toyota Scion xB VIN Report →No account required · Instant results · Updated daily