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2008 Scion xB repairs by problem area
Engine (31%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (14%)
Suspension and Steering (5%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)
Other (9%)
Chart based on 132 repairs.
2008 Scion xB repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (2%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (61%)
Chart based on 108 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Scion xB
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| Scion xB in Ohio, United States Aug 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Sep 200916000 mi | Ignition system failed, constant engine misfires. Replaced complete ignition system under factory warranty. Loose belt causing squealing, dealer claimed there was no issue. | ||
| Oct 200928000 miUS $350 | Failed ignition system, replaced coilpack and associated parts. 2nd time this has been repaired. | ||
2008 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Scion xB in New Jersey, United States Aug 2007 - Mar 2010 |
| Scion xB in Texas, United States Feb 2009 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Nov 201023100 mi | Traction control malfunction, lights came on, fuel was cut off, wheels locked up. I turned off Traction Control, drove it to the dealer. They couldn't find problem, recalibrated Sensor and it's been fine since. | ||
| Scion xB in Tennessee, United States Sep 2009 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Oct 200924000 mi | Brake cable froze up causing rear disc caliper to seize upon rear disc in sub freezing weather. Replaced with 2009 brake cable. | ||
| May 201052000 miUS $47 | Driver Side rain channel cover flew off on freeway. | ||
| Aug 2013132000 miUS $99 | The driver's side rain guard flew off again. At $90 a piece this isn't cheap and all due to faulty fastening method. Plastic to metal is becoming brittle and breaking. | ||
| Nov 2015158600 mi | Oil Consumption fail- new pistons | ||
| Scion xB in Virginia, United States Sep 2010 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Oct 201024000 mi | Dealer thought that the dash light dimmer switch was broken. Ordered part and gave me a loaner. Turns out they were just fuses. Fuses replaced and car is fine. | ||
| Feb 201349800 miUS $50 | Parking brake was partially stuck. It was adjusted. | ||
| Oct 201357000 miUS $165 | Battery wouldn't hold a charge, so it was replaced. I managed to roll start it backing out of our driveway. | ||
| Scion xB in Kentucky, United States Mar 2011 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Apr 201145000 mi | Aux input for audio system failed Aux input for audio system failed | ||
| Scion xB in California, United States - Aug 2009 | |||
| Aug 200930000 mi | Lost the drivers side rain guard while driving it blew right off! | ||
| Scion xB in California, United States Feb 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Sep 2014101000 miUS $1000 | Clutch went bad, it was impossible to shift into gear. Gear grinding even with the clutch down. | ||
| Scion xB in Delaware, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2015 |
| Scion xB in North Carolina, United States Jul 2011 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Aug 201144000 mi | Water Pump leak, powertrain warranty paid for replacement. | ||
| Sep 201145000 miUS $82 | Second roof rain rail disappeared, I think they age and the connectors turn brittle and are then ripped off while driving. The first roof rain rail disappeared and was replced under warranty. | ||
| Scion xB in Florida, United States Aug 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jan 200925000 mi | Skid plate fastener came loose and a water deflector was hanging lower than normal on the front. Dealer re-secured clip by replacing missing fastener. Problem solved. | ||
| Jun 201054000 mi | Water pump failed and drained 3/4 of coolant all over engine bay. Dealer replaced water pump, accessory belts damaged by coolant and re-filled coolant. | ||
| Scion xB in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2009 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Feb 2012100500 miUS $276 | Water pump weeping on and off (weep hole). Was covered under Extended warranty but cost $50 deduct. TPSS light has been on. Sensor in one tire fell apart (or possibly was broke by the previous garage that changed tires) Sensor was replaced and system was recalibrated. | ||
| Jul 2012109000 miUS $215 | Left Side axle seal leaking. Removed axle and replaced seal. re-installed axle etc. Dealer stated it was a SLIGHT leak that could wait if needed. I drive minimum 92 miles/day, so i had it fixed. | ||
| Jan 2014105000 miUS $440 | Left rear wheel bearings went. Been making noise for a few months RIGHT after new tires installed. I thought I had a bad tire. Left rear hub assembly needed to be replaced. Toyota apparently has a National back-order right now. used Moog | ||
| Scion xB in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2007 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Aug 200942000 mi | Cracked windshield. Arch shaped crack appeared at bottom right corner of windshield. Happened for no apparent reason overnight. | ||
| Scion xB in California, United States Oct 2007 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Nov 20071000 mi | Problems with loss of signal with Satellite radio. Strange burning brake smell when car is in Reverse as well as idling in traffic. Happens when heater is on in the car. | ||
| Scion xB in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2007 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Nov 20071000 mi | Parking brake cable had way too much play in it, making the handle very loose. | ||
| Dec 201040000 mi | Heated seats installed at delivery by independent shop. Shop found a loose ground wire and repaired under warranty. | ||
| Sep 201148000 miUS $175 | Dealer found and patched a drilled hole in the firewall above the brake pedal. I have no idea how it got there. | ||
| Nov 201260700 miUS $65 | Water pump leak, pump was replaced under an extended warranty I bought at inception. | ||
| Jul 201587300 miUS $77 | Right rear caliper was stuck, causing excessive wear on the brake pad, scoring the drum and necessitating the need to replace the rotors. | ||
| Scion xB in Ohio, United States Sep 2007 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Nov 20071000 mi | 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 200813000 mi | 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 200929000 miUS $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 201043900 mi | 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 201256000 miUS $800 | Caliper slider froze up on rear wheels, burning the brake rotors | ||
| Mar 201258000 mi | 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 201268100 miUS $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. | ||
2008 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Scion xB in New Jersey, United States Jun 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jun 201498000 miUS $1700 | both rear hubs were making growling noises and had to be replaced | ||
| Jul 2018150000 miUS $683 | both front axles need replacing. One of the boots was ripped open the other was just completely leaking. The front end made noises when turning the wheel the it should not have been making | ||
| Scion xB in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2007 - Jun 2010 | |||
| Dec 20076000 miUS $12 | The plastic tire guard came loose from the body and was reattached. | ||
| Feb 200914000 mi | Water pump leaking fluid and problem with serpentine belt (car was idling loudly). Replaced water pump, belt, and pulley. | ||
| Aug 200918900 mi | Plugged evaporator drain hose, causing water to leak into cabin on front passenger side. | ||
| Sep 200920000 mi | Plugged evaporator drain hose | ||
| Scion xB in Ohio, United States Mar 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Sep 2014105000 miUS $86 | Sliding pin on caliper was stuck, causing brake pads to wear unevenly and quickly. Replaced rear brake pads & hardware. Original battery died and was replaced | ||
| Nov 2014105900 mi | VSC,ABS,trac off,Brake lights came on dashboard after a light snowfall. Mechanic test drove, put the car on the lift and checked sensors - and the lights on the dashboard turned off. | ||
| Dec 2014107000 mi | VSC,ABS,trac off,Brake lights came on dashboard again, after a heavy rain. Lights were on all weekend. Dropped car off Monday morning and lights were still on. When the mechanic started the car later, no lights were on so no repair attempted | ||
| Jan 2015107200 mi | VSC,ABS,trac off,Brake lights came on dashboard again. Mechanic had car for a week- ordered 2 bearings with bad sensors. Could not get warehouse to send them another. They replaced some wiring and sent us home. | ||
| Jun 2015110000 miUS $320 | Replaced left rear wheel hub assembly Had rear left wiring harness replaced. Cost includes diagnosis fee and labor. | ||
| Dec 2016124000 miUS $25 | Code P0302 cylinder 2 misfire code read. Changed all 4 spark plugs, cleared code and haven't had any other issues yet. | ||
| Sep 2017130000 miUS $240 | Caliper pins tend to stick in this car, causing rotors and brake pads to wear somewhat quickly. Had new rear brake pads and rotors put on. | ||
| Scion xB in North Carolina, United States Apr 2012 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Mar 2013103000 mi | Electric steering ECM failed. Could barely turn steering wheel while driving. Very unsafe situation! Toyota had a TSB on issue but would not help. The dealer did at least discount the repair from $875 to $535 as a goodwill gesture. | ||
| Jun 2013110000 miUS $225 | Ignition coil #4 failed. Toyota had a TSB on the coils,but would not honor replacement of all the coils. Shame on Toyota for not covering the repairs. Now I am waiting for the other coils to fail. | ||
| Scion xB in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2015 - Aug 2018 | |||
| May 201582000 miUS $43 | Car is undergoing an excessive oil consumption test connected to a warranty extension for a piston/ring problem affecting many vehicles. | ||
| Nov 201586000 miUS $100 | Car was recalled for replacement of pistons and rings which caused excessive oil consumption. This was a general recall by Toyota for multiple models using the same 4 cylinder engine. | ||
| Jul 201897000 miUS $300 | Leak in gasket allowing coolant to escape. Gasket replaced. | ||
| Aug 201897000 miUS $600 | Knock sensor stopped working. Diagnosis and replacement of part. Car caught on fire while being driven on PA Turnpike near DE exit. Total loss. Cause so far unknown. Update: I believe the cause was insufficient oil supply after having the pistons and rings replaced due to the Toyota recall prompted by excess oil consumption. | ||
| Scion xB in South Carolina, United States Apr 2014 - Dec 2019 | |||
| Oct 2015136000 miUS $80 | Recharged the AC system for fist time since new. A/C was struggling little bit when idling and when it was very hot outside. | ||
| May 2017145000 miUS $180 | Passenger rear wheel bearing replaced due to excessive noise | ||
| Sep 2018160000 miUS $180 | Change alternator | ||
| Scion xB in Arkansas, United States Mar 2015 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Apr 201556000 mi | Low speed whining noise increasing over time, dealership stated it was a transaxle problem and should be replaced at a cost of $4000. | ||
| Scion xB in Missouri, United States May 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Jul 2017158000 miUS $150 | Replaced front brake rotors and pads. | ||
| Scion xB in Washington, United States Jun 2017 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Sep 2017133000 miUS $540 | Leaking axle. Replaced a second time. | ||
| Scion xB in Texas, United States Mar 2013 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Oct 2018121000 miUS $150 | Window belt weatherstripping was deteriorated. Replaced with new. | ||
| Jul 2019120000 miUS $50 | Replaced AUX input plug. | ||
| Jun 2022130000 miUS $600 | Rebooted CV joints. | ||
| Jul 2022131000 miUS $250 | Headlight housings had yellowed and reflective coating had degraded making headlights dim. Bought replacement headlight housings to replace bad ones. | ||
| Scion xB in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2007 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Oct 20073000 mi | 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 20075000 mi | 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 201024000 mi | air conditioning repeatedly lost cooling gas. | ||
| Scion xB in California, United States Jan 2008 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Jan 200933000 miUS $238 | Cracked Windshield. Gravel Truck launched a rock into it. Scion xB windshield is fairly vertical, huge and an easy target. Less than a month later, got another rock hit, but it hasn't espanded to a full on crack, yet. Used outside company. | ||
| Scion xB in Ontario, Canada May 2016 - Aug 2018 | |||
| Jun 201686800 miC $335 | Changed coils and plugs to correct miss which put it into "limp" mode. | ||
| Mar 201789900 miC $9 | Intermittent missing: codes read 2,3, and all, more or less at random when missing. I asked an old auto parts guy if it might be fuel? He suggested a can of Seafoam. That's what he uses. He said it would be better inside ten minutes if fuel was the problem. It worked. | ||
| Jun 201791760 mi | I bought the parts for a complete brake job from Toyota two years ago and did it in my shop. The car had sat outside for extended periods intermittent with winter driving. After two years the rear callipers were badly seized so I bought front and rear callipers and rotors, as well as pads from RockAuto.com. The brakes are fine now, and likely will remain so for another two years. Intermittent missing combined with CEL reporting misfires on Cylinder 3, then others, then all of them. Cancelling the CEL reset the computer out of limp mode. Bewildered: coils and plugs are virtually new. Auto parts guy suggested Seafoam, a gas additive. Some success, but the problem remains. Might be computer. | ||
| Dec 201796100 miC $500 | Last fall I replaced coils and plugs. I couldn't believe they would be failing again, so I towed the car to Kingston and let the dealer test things for a day and then install nothing but two coils. It runs roughly, as if the other two coils (which I requested) should have been added. The reason they got to work on the car was it was going in anyway for an airbag -- after a two-year delay. Update: The dealer put in a lot of time on the misfire and then replaced a single coil. It runs fine now. No more trouble. Passenger side airbag after a two-year wait for the part. | ||
| Aug 201899200 mi | My son put it on the hoist yesterday in pursuit of a rattle. It was the metal shield protecting the gas tank from the exhaust. An over-sized washer repaired it. His careful examination of the suspension revealed no problems. | ||
| Scion xB in Oregon, United States - Jan 2008 | |||
| Jan 20081100 mi | Short in main computer module. Entire module was replaced. | ||
| Scion xB in California, United States Sep 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 200810000 mi | Loose lower trim near the right rear wheel well. | ||
| Sep 200815000 mi | A binding/creaking sound on left front side when making a tight turn. Sound was coming from strut plate. Replaced both front strut plates. No more noise. | ||
| Scion xB in Maryland, United States Dec 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Jan 20112000 mi | Terrible gas consumption 17 mpg and they said was me, while I have a Matrix and Camry with same engine and no problem at all | ||
| Scion xB in Illinois, United States Nov 2008 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201047000 miUS $178 | Hiland Scion is worthless. Charged me $40 for analysis of a bad coil which I already knew. Had no repair parts on hand. I drove 160 miles in freezing rain and snow on three cylinders for nothing. Called Scion complained about Hiland Scion. Scion told me to take it to Deery Toyota for repair. Scion said they would reimburse my repair costs. Haven't seen a check yet. Hiland Scion really sucks. | ||
| Scion xB in Minnesota, United States Jan 2008 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Jun 200810000 mi | Replaced intermediate steering bar. Took 3 trips over 1 year to convince dealer. Dealer ordered part. Installed on 4th trip. Problem solved Cowl hatch over Brake reservoir would not remain closed. Dealer ordered part, received defective, reordered. Left cowl unit must be replaced with hatch. Part received not installed, owner must schedule time. | ||
| Aug 200811000 mi | Dealer replace cowl (Rt.Side) @ front of windshield. Repair is satisfactory. | ||
| Mar 201025500 mi | Stress crack in windshield, passengers side, starting from under trim at top, approx 10" long. Dealer said Toyota will replace it. Windshield now on order. Windshield replaced under original warranty by dealer. Mileage 24K. Stress crack in windshield, passengers side, starting from under trim at top, approx 10" long. Dealer said Toyota will replace it. Windshield now on order. | ||
| Dec 201030000 mi | Saturday: engine check, skid control lights on, Anti skid brakes erratic. Appoint made for Monday. Monday: O2 sensor defective, part on order. Tuesday: Part replaced, warning lights out, all functions working, | ||
| Scion xB in Ohio, United States Nov 2007 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Jan 201041000 miUS $36 | engine under cover | ||
| Jun 201257000 mi | drive shaft bearing | ||
| Scion xB in Massachusetts, United States May 2009 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Mar 201590000 miUS $600 | Rear Brake pads, rotors, new calipers. | ||
| Jan 201688500 miUS $40 | I don't remember what they replaced. Something was loose under the hood... | ||
| Apr 2016101000 miUS $515 | cylinders misfiring, replaced ignition coil, spark plus and replaced serpentine belt. Performed tune-up. | ||
| Mar 2018109000 mi | Engine dead. Would need replacement which would cost more than car value. | ||
| Scion xB in Georgia, United States Jun 2008 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Jan 200917000 mi | Vinyl trim that runs front to back on driver's side of the roof came off. There is one on each side of the roof, covering up the seam between the roof and side of the car. It was replaced in about ten minutes. | ||
| Scion xB in Washington, United States May 2008 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 201142000 mi | Roaring noise in rear end, replaced left rear wheel bearing and hub. | ||
| Jan 201283300 mi | Water pump was leaking, water pump was replaced | ||
| Scion xB in Rhode Island, United States May 2008 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201064000 miUS $245 | Windshield cracked severely. No apparent cause. Windshield replaced. | ||
| Jan 201292700 mi | Burning lots of oil | ||
| Feb 2014130000 miUS $375 | Water pump needed replacement. | ||
| Dec 2017182217 miUS $600 | Air bag passengers sensor failed and seatbelt tensioner | ||
| Scion xB in Texas, United States Nov 2009 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Apr 20102000 mi | ignition coil d misfiring misfiring ignition coil b | ||
| Scion xB in New York, United States Nov 2009 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jan 201362000 miUS $475 | Replaced 1 ABS module due to corrosion at contacts. The other was able to be cleaned | ||
| Jun 201365000 miUS $300 | Water pump replaced | ||
| Jul 201476500 miUS $300 | Replace Alternator | ||
| Scion xB in New York, United States Mar 2008 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Aug 20098000 mi | Defective coil. | ||
| Jun 201538000 miUS $250 | AC hose to compressor shifted to right and hit pulley causing wear to hose and finally a leak. This car was never hit so my mechanic is at a loss for a causal explanation. | ||
| Mar 201641000 mi | Check engine light. Defective ignition coil, #1 cylinder. Coil replaced. 3 days later, check engine light. Defective coil cylinder #3. Got whomped by Toyota. $105 per coil. | ||
| Dec 201643000 miUS $108 | Second time I had to replace an ignition coil. Did the work myself. Toyota charged $108 for the part. | ||
| Jan 201847000 miUS $60 | This was the third ignition coil that failed on this vehicle. Replaced it myself. $60 for part. One original coil left. | ||
| Jul 202262000 miUS $40 | Under carriage splash shield became detached, | ||
| Scion xB in Virginia, United States Jan 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Jan 201145608 miUS $126 | Dealership fixed both warrantied front wheel bearings. Replaced burnt light bulbs. Had to drill out rear license plate bolts and retap($105.00 1 hour!?). | ||
| Feb 201146327 mi | While washing the car, noticed a large amount of built up grease behind the passenger brake rotor backing plate. Took it to the dealership, found that the CV Boot had a tear. CV Boot replaced under warranty. While washing the car, noticed a large amount of built up grease behind the passenger brake rotor backing plate. Took it to the dealership, found that the CV Boot had a tear. CV Boot replaced under warranty. | ||
| Scion xB in California, United States Sep 2010 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Apr 201122000 mi | A pink spray line from leaking coolant was noticed on interior of hood and in engine. Toyota knows about water pump problem with 2AZ-FE engine so there was no denial from dealership about possible faulty water pump. Fixed under warranty. | ||
| Scion xB in California, United States Mar 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Mar 2016180000 miUS $3200 | Transmission needed to be rebuilt and have damaged parts replaced. | ||
| Scion xB in California, United States Jan 2010 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Apr 2016108200 miUS $800 | water pump leak | ||
| Scion xB in Arkansas, United States May 2010 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Jul 2013130500 miUS $140 | Roottop weather stripping came off while driving on the freeway. | ||
| Mar 2014165000 mi | The sunroof literly blew out while driving on freeway at 65mph | ||
2008 Scion xB 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Scion xB in Illinois, United States Sep 2007 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Nov 20075000 mi | body seam rubbing together during acceleration, stopping, and turning. located on the drivers side where the dash meets the a pillar | ||
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