Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Scion XB
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Scion XB has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #10V036000 LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V048000 CRUISE CONTROL MODULE/ROSTRA NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V030000 CRUISE CONTROL MODULE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E005000 CRUISE CONTROL/SLOW IDLE RETURN NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 1 complaint
- Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint
- Visibility 1 complaint
Of the 3 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 3 complaints, owners report 1 injury and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Above average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,000–$5,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Scion XB demonstrates above-average reliability with very few complaints or crucial recalls. Notable issues include minor equipment recalls related to labels and lighting, which affect safety compliance but are easily addressed.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cruise control | 50,000–100,000 miles | $200–$400 | common |
| Headlight assembly | 60,000–120,000 miles | $150–$300 | occasional |
| Airbags | 80,000–150,000 miles | $400–$800 | rare |
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 change every 5,000 miles
- Replace air filter every 15,000 miles
- Brake fluid change every 2 years
- Coolant flush every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Inconsistent cruise control performance
- Warning lights on dashboard
- Dim or flickering headlights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Scion XB at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.