2004 Scion XB Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XB years
- Fewer complaints than other years 8th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Scion XB. That ranks 8th out of 13 XB model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (7 complaints, 19%), typically at around 90,000 miles. Complaints mention 8 crashes, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 37owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 8complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 7 | 19% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 7 | 19% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 16% | 65,455 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 16% | 73,607 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 11% | 130,593 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 8% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 5% | 130,425 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 5% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 3% | 132,533 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 3% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Scion XB recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 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.
The vehicle belongs to a sex trafficker involving minors
Air bag light came on am while driving down a bumpy county road. No error code. Unable to reset. Vehicle mileage right at 150k.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SCION XB. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED LIT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (LARRY MILLER TOYOTA, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, [redacted]) WHERE THE TECHNICIAN RECOMMENDED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE TEST WAS NOT PERFORMED AND…
When car is stationary and our intention is to exit the vehicle, the electronic door locks intermittently do not work and cause driver and passengers to be locked inside the car. Cannot manually unlock the car from the inside, but rather, have to open the window, reach outside through the window…
Engine light comes on, will not go off. Have to take it to repair shop so it can be fixed for a time. So it will pass inspection with light off. Soon after the engine light will go on again. This has been going on for many years. Car was in motion, starting car, driving car, forward and backing up…
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 | 37 | 0 |
| 2003 XB | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Scion XB?
Owners most often report air bags, visibility, electrical system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Scion XB?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 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 2004 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.