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.

26
Total Recalls
641
Total Complaints
64
Total Crashes
63
Reported Injuries
1
Reported Deaths
2008
Worst Year
2015
Best Year
0
Poor
Overall Reliability Score (0–100)

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Toyota Scion xB — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison

YearVerdictRecallsComplaintsCrashesInjuriesDeathsTop Issue
2015BestExcellent1Full report →
2014Excellent14Air BagsFull report →
2013Excellent1102Air BagsFull report →
2012Good1231Air BagsFull report →
2011Good128Air BagsFull report →
2010Good2393Air BagsFull report →
2009Caution5771114Air BagsFull report →
2008WorstAvoid42131713Air BagsFull report →
2007Excellent12111Air BagsFull report →
2006Avoid415494VisibilityFull report →
2005Caution3591225Air BagsFull report →
2004Good23286Electrical SystemFull 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

Air Bags
177
Visibility
118
Structure
52
Electrical System
41
Engine
41
Vehicle Speed Control
33
Service Brakes / Hydraulic
23
Steering
23
Service Brakes
18
Engine And Engine Cooling
16
Unknown Or Other
15
Power Train
13

Based on 641 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.

Scion xB Years to Avoid

2008 Scion xB
213 complaints · 4 recalls · 17 crashes
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2006 Scion xB
154 complaints · 4 recalls · 9 crashes
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2009 Scion xB
77 complaints · 5 recalls · 11 crashes
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Ranked by combined complaints, recalls, crashes, injuries, and deaths.

Best Scion xB Years to Buy

2015 Scion xB
0 complaints · 1 recalls
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2014 Scion xB
4 complaints · 1 recalls
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2007 Scion xB
2 complaints · 1 recalls
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Years with fewest complaints and recalls.

Toyota Scion xB Problems by Year

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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?

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