Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Scion XB
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 Scion XB has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 37 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E005000 CRUISE CONTROL/SLOW IDLE RETURN NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E064000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E060000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E023000 FMVSS 108/HEADLAMP/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 7 complaints
- Visibility 7 complaints
- Electrical System 6 complaints
- Structure 6 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 4 complaints
- Seat Belts 3 complaints
Of the 37 complaints on file, 8 report a crash; across all 37 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 Scion XB has an average reliability rating. The NHTSA has recorded 37 owner complaints and six recall campaigns, mostly related to lighting issues. Complaint data for other parts is sparse, indicating limited concerns outside of these areas. Overall, owners should anticipate typical maintenance and occasional repairs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | Unknown | $500–$1,200 | occasional |
| Visibility system | Unknown | $200–$800 | occasional |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $150–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake pad inspection
- Coolant flush
- Tire replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Battery check
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Dim headlight
- Unresponsive cruise control
- Electric window failure
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Scion XB at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.