Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Scion XD
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Scion XD has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 67 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14V169000 Seat Rail Spring Failure 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 #09V338000 BRAKE VACUUM SUCTION PORT NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes 19 complaints
- Suspension 11 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 10 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 9 complaints
- Electrical System 7 complaints
- Air Bags 6 complaints
Of the 67 complaints on file, 8 report a crash; across all 67 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$6,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Scion XD has an average reliability with notable issues in the braking system, related to the recalls and complaints. While some minor electrical and suspension issues are present, they are not excessively frequent. Overall attention to recall fixes should mitigate most major problems, aligning with typical expectations for this vehicle class.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| brake system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| suspension | 60,000–90,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| power window switch | 40,000–70,000 miles | $100–$200 | 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 replacement every 30,000 miles
- Replace spark plugs every 60,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Spongy brake pedal
- Unresponsive power windows
- Excessive suspension noise
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Scion XD at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.