Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Scion XD
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Scion XD has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 23 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V689000 Power Window Master Switch may Melt NHTSA notice
- 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
- Electrical System 7 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 5 complaints
- Engine 3 complaints
- Visibility 3 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2 complaints
Of the 23 complaints on file, 3 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 23 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,000–$6,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Scion XD exhibits an average reliability, supported by recalls affecting power windows, seat rails, and brakes, but lacks severe patterns in owner complaints. Reported electrical and speed control issues do not dominate but warrant caution.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power window switch | 50,000–100,000 miles | $150–$300 | common |
| Driver's seat rail | 70,000–110,000 miles | $200–$400 | common |
| Vacuum brake system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $400–$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
- Cooling system check
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Belt inspections and replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Delayed window operations
- Grinding sound when braking
- Driver seat wobbling
- Erratic acceleration
- Frequent check engine light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Scion XD at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.