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2009 Scion xB repairs by problem area
Engine (41%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (12%)
Suspension and Steering (2%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)
Other (2%)
Chart based on 41 repairs.
2009 Scion xB repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (58%)
Chart based on 40 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Scion xB
Engine not specified
| Scion xB in Wisconsin, United States Dec 2013 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Dec 201360000 miUS $200 | rear pads were worn because the pads were rusted in the caliper holder,the rotors were also replaced because of rust, the same repair was done at 45k. | ||
| Jan 2014US $100 | rr abs sensor failed | ||
2009 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Scion xB in Minnesota, United States Aug 2011 - Aug 2021 | |||
| May 201565000 miUS $50 | Water pump leaking. | ||
| Oct 201884000 miUS $200 | New rear rotors, pads and pins. | ||
| Scion xB in Washington, United States Sep 2009 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Dec 20095000 mi | Driver side rear window didn't operate. Power plug-in found to be loose. | ||
| Scion xB in Arizona, United States Jan 2009 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Mar 20098000 mi | 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 200914000 mi | Roof drain channel molding came off (disappeared). Previously replaced rain gutter molding came off again. | ||
| Dec 201035000 mi | 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 201253000 mi | 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 Illinois, United States May 2012 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jun 201246000 miUS $600 | replaced clutch | ||
| Dec 201255000 mi | Using 1.5 quarts between 5k mile oil changes. Update: switching from Pennzoil (mechanic said it's crappy oil) to GTX seems to have helped. | ||
| Aug 201370000 miUS $88 | car started to die wile underway (accelerating) usually first in morning. jose cleaned throttlebody throat, replaced nasty spark plugs (4) changed oil. $88.00 total | ||
| Jul 2016118000 miUS $600 | car would not remain in 5th gear. had to hold it there to use fifth. pulled tranny, replaced cog for 5th gear. | ||
| Scion xB in Utah, United States Jul 2009 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 201656000 miUS $120 | Windshield replaced due to many chips, cracks, and other wear and tear. | ||
2009 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Scion xB in Texas, United States Oct 2012 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Dec 2013131000 miUS $230 | replaced 1 ignition coil replaced remaining 2 old ignition coils. One turned out to be days from failure (case already cracked) | ||
| Scion xB in California, United States Jun 2012 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Oct 201231000 miUS $190 | The drip channel trim(black rubber) came loose in the front and banged all over the top and back of the car leaving black marks all about the car, buff out all is fine. the rubber strip is about 100.00 | ||
| Dec 201458000 miUS $600 | Water pump leaking | ||
| Scion xB in New York, United States Oct 2015 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Nov 2015111000 mi | Transmission slipping in and out of reverse. Symptom only occurred in reverse. | ||
| Scion xB in Nevada, United States Jun 2018 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Sep 201891600 miUS $650 | Slow seeping water pump. Not urgent, but replacement was needed eventually. | ||
| Scion xB in Nebraska, United States Oct 2012 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Oct 201368000 miUS $210 | Factory battery needed replacement due to wear. Replaced with Toyota TrueStart battery. | ||
| Sep 201476000 miUS $70 | Dealer service technician had stripped oil pan threads on this vehicle in 2012. Took vehicle in for routine oil change in September 2014 and vehicle was leaking oil once back home. Returned vehicle to dealer and the problem was fixed. | ||
| Scion xB in Georgia, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201279800 mi | My Scion is using about 2 or more quarts of oil between oil changes. | ||
| Feb 2015123000 mi | Scion (Toyota) decided to give what they call a warranty enhancement for the excessive oil consumption on the scion xb's that fit in that catagory. I am in the process of having a oil consumption test done to see if they will repair mine. | ||
| Jun 2015130000 mi | Toyota repaired my xb of the excessive oil useage that it was having , the pistons and rings were changed out. | ||
| May 2017163000 miUS $300 | There are 2 sensors in the transmission that needed to be replaced, car was jerking and traction light was flashing. Very first time in 9 years that I had to have the car repaired except for regular maintenance. | ||
| Dec 2017165000 miUS $120 | Caliper pins on passenger side continue to stick so I replaced the passenger caliper and the rotor that was warped due to overheating. | ||
| Scion xB in Ohio, United States Nov 2008 - Feb 2009 | |||
| Jan 2009 | 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. | ||
| Scion xB in Washington, United States Oct 2008 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 201326000 mi | Replaced leaking water pump under warranty. No charge. | ||
| Jun 201736000 miUS $400 | Replaced passenger side headlight. | ||
| Scion xB in Texas, United States Dec 2008 - Jan 2010 | |||
| May 20095000 mi | 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. | ||
| Scion xB in Oklahoma, United States May 2009 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Dec 2014110000 miUS $120 | Replaced battery | ||
| Scion xB in Illinois, United States Mar 2009 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Apr 20096000 mi | wiring harness replaced something related to the first problem | ||
| Scion xB in North Carolina, United States Jan 2009 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Jan 2015US $400 | Coolant leak from water pump | ||
| Sep 201768000 mi | Engine rebuild due to excessive oil consumption. It was a widespread problem with this Toyota engine used in various models. Replaced pistons, ring, and related gaskets. Recall - replace Takata front passenger airbag inflator (zone B) NHTSA RECALL NO. 16V-340 & 17V-006 | ||
| Scion xB in Kentucky, United States Jun 2008 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201038000 mi | After returning from a 1500 mile trip I noticed coolant sprayed under the hood. The water pump was leaking. Dealer repaired under warranty. | ||
| Sep 2015104000 miUS $713 | Warning light and air bag light was coming on, so diagnostics indicated corrosion on speed sensor. Hub and bearing was replaced. | ||
| Mar 2017119000 mi | Car failed the oil consumption test so the pistons were replaced under warranty. | ||
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