Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Scion XB
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Scion XB has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 9 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 #14V828000 Vehicle Accessories May Detach NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 3 complaints
- Engine 3 complaints
- Structure 2 complaints
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
Of the 9 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$9,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Scion xB has a moderate number of complaints and a couple of significant recalls, particularly for airbag inflator issues and brake component fatigue. These factors contribute to an overall average reliability and ownership cost estimate for this vehicle over the next five years.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 30,000–80,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | common |
| Brake system | 50,000–100,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| Engine | 80,000–120,000 miles | $500–$2,500 | 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 pad replacement every 40,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 7,500 miles
- Coolant flush every 50,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Soft or unresponsive brakes
- Unusual engine noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Scion XB at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.