Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Scion XB
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Scion XB has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 339 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V741000 Frontal Air Bag Inflators May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18E091000 Brake Hose may Rupture Causing Loss of Braking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V006000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V340000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V491000 Power Window Master Switch may Melt NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V035000 LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V036000 LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V223000 INCORRECT GVWR LABELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V451000 FMVSS 113/PRIMARY HOOD LATCH SYSTEM NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 132 complaints
- Visibility 45 complaints
- Steering 37 complaints
- Engine 35 complaints
- Electrical System 34 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 20 complaints
Of the 339 complaints on file, 30 report a crash and 7 a fire; across all 339 complaints, owners report 24 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,200–$6,900AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Scion xB has average reliability, with notable concerns about airbag recalls and complaints. While there are numerous airbag issues, they are part of larger manufacturer recalls affecting multiple models. Other systems like brakes and visibility also have issues, but overall costs and frequency of repair are manageable.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 70,000–100,000 miles | $150–$600 | very common |
| Braking system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $200–$750 | common |
| Visibility (window) | 60,000–100,000 miles | $100–$300 | 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 every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid change every 30,000 miles
- Replace spark plugs every 60,000 miles
- Transmission fluid check every 30,000 miles
- Inspect timing chain at 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning indicator on dashboard
- Persistent brake pedal softness
- Power windows not responding properly
- Noticeable steering wheel vibrations
- Sudden loss in braking performance
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Scion XB at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.