Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Scion XB
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Scion XB has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 14 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V005000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18E091000 Brake Hose may Rupture Causing Loss of Braking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V024000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 5 complaints
- Air Bags 4 complaints
- Electrical System 4 complaints
- Service Brakes 2 complaints
- Unknown or Other 2 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
Of the 14 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 14 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Scion xB has limited complaint data, with only 14 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns. Notably, issues revolve around engine, airbag, and electrical system concerns. Due to this limited data, while some issues exist, there isn't overwhelming evidence suggesting major endemic problems.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 60,000–100,000 miles | $500–$3,000 | occasional |
| airbags | Unknown | $300–$1,500 | occasional |
| electrical system | 50,000–100,000 miles | $200–$800 | 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 fluid replacement
- Tire rotations
- Coolant system flushes
- Transmission fluid change
- Air filter replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine overheating
- Airbag warning light
- Electrical system failures
- Brake pedal softness
- Unknown warning lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Scion XB at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.