2003 Scion XB Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XB years
- Not enough data 13th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2003 Scion XB. That ranks 13th out of 13 XB model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Scion XB problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2003 Scion XB recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Scion XB.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
A cooper lifeliner touring tire with less than eight thousand miles on it (purchased app. Eight months ago) failed on my wife's car. No puncture, no sign of tread damage, but the sidewall of the tire burst open. There was no impact with any object or curb, the car was traveling at around 50 miles…
Other Scion XB years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 XB | 6 | 2 |
| 2014 XB | 9 | 2 |
| 2013 XB | 14 | 2 |
| 2012 XB | 45 | 3 |
| 2011 XB | 54 | 5 |
| 2010 XB | 55 | 7 |
| 2009 XB | 140 | 10 |
| 2008 XB | 339 | 8 |
| 2007 XB | 3 | 3 |
| 2006 XB | 253 | 5 |
| 2005 XB | 92 | 1 |
| 2004 XB | 37 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Scion XB?
Owners most often report tires problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Scion XB?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 Scion XB a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XB model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.