Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 Scion XB
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 Scion XB has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 54 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 #19V005000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18E091000 Brake Hose may Rupture Causing Loss of Braking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V340000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V689000 Power Window Master Switch may Melt NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V123000 Inaccurate Load Carrying Capacity Labels NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 41 complaints
- Engine 6 complaints
- Structure 3 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 2 complaints
- Service Brakes 2 complaints
- Unknown or Other 2 complaints
Of the 54 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 54 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$6,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2011 Scion xB is rated average due to a significant number of airbag recalls and complaints, while other issues are less common. High airbag-related recalls and complaints slightly elevate ownership costs, but other system complaints remain low.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 50,000–100,000 miles | $300–$600 | very common |
| Engine | 80,000–120,000 miles | $500–$2,500 | common |
| Brakes | 60,000–90,000 miles | $150–$450 | 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 changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Tire rotation
- Coolant system service
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacement
- Battery maintenance
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Unresponsive brakes
- Check engine light
- Power window malfunction
- Unusual engine noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 Scion XB at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.