2003 Scion XB Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 21, 2008 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

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.

Scion XB
2008 Scion xB photographed in College Park, Maryland , USA.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2003 Scion XB problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Tires1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Tires1100%———

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.

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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…

Tires · received Aug 21, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10239204

Other Scion XB years

2004 XB →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2015 XB62
2014 XB92
2013 XB142
2012 XB453
2011 XB545
2010 XB557
2009 XB14010
2008 XB3398
2007 XB33
2006 XB2535
2005 XB921
2004 XB370
200310

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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.