2007 Scion XB Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XB years
- Not enough data 12th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Scion XB. That ranks 12th out of 13 XB model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 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 | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Scion XB recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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Problem: Southeast toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.
Risk: A driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall began on may 27, 2010. Owners may contact southeast toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: Certain rostra precision controls' speed controls may have a faulty module. These controls were installed by southeast toyota dealers or at their vehicle processing center on certain passenger vehicles. When the speed control "on/off" switch is pressed once to turn the unit off, the throttle does not return to idle. When the "on/off" switch is pressed a second time, the throttle will return to idle.
Risk: A crash could be cause in the event that the cruise control does not allow the engine to return to idle on the first depression of the "on/off" switch.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and/or replace the speed control module. The recall began on february 28, 2007. Owners may contact southeast toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Vehicle speed control:cruise control
Problem: Certain rostra precision controls' speed controls may have a faulty module. These controls were installed by gulf states toyota (gst) dealers or at their vehicle processing center on certain passenger vehicles. When the speed control "on/off" switch is pressed once to turn the unit off, the throttle does not return to idle. When the "on/off" switch is pressed a second time, the throttle will return to idle.
Risk: A crash could be cause in the event that the cruise control does not allow the engine to return to idle on the first depression of the "on/off" switch.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and/or replace the speed control module. The recall began on march 7, 2007. Owners may contact gst at 1-800-444-1074.
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.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SCION XB. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (LARRY H. MILLER TOYOTA PEORIA, 8633 W BELL RD…
By jonathan munson - express-news a churchill high school student was killed and another teenager was injured early saturday when the car they were in veered off the road and struck several trees on the north side, authorities said. Sierra r. Felan, 17, and her passenger, dominic rodriguez, 16…
I parked my 20069 scion xb in my garage for a few hours. When i returned there was a crack starting at the top of the windshield and went half way down. There was no way someone had been in there and there was nothing that could have hit my window. I took it to the toyota dealer where i bought it…
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 | 3 | 3 |
| 2006 XB | 253 | 5 |
| 2005 XB | 92 | 1 |
| 2004 XB | 37 | 0 |
| 2003 XB | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Scion XB?
Owners most often report air bags, vehicle speed control, visibility problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Scion XB?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 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 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.