2013 Scion XD Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 18, 2020 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other XD years
Not enough data 7th of 8 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Scion XD. That ranks 7th out of 8 XD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 70,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Scion XD
2008 Scion xD photographed in Sterling, Virginia , 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 2013 Scion XD problems

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

Steering1 · ~70,000 mi
Tires1 · ~5,300 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Steering150%70,000——
Tires150%5,300——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2014, with 1 complaints
2014: 1201412020: 120201

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2013 Scion XD recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2013 Scion XD.

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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.

The steering wheel seems to be very stiff and won't move unless i crank the wheel to turn. It has happened when i was pulling out of my driveway. All of my fluids are full and i have no leaks in my car, everything checked out in a multipoint inspection.

Steering · received Feb 18, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11309773

My daughter was off to school, probably going 50 mph when the sidewall of her bridgestone turanza el 400 tire blew out. We bought this car new and it had only 5300 miles on her 2013 scion xd. Looking over at other complaints that bridgestone has similar problems on other tires. Have there been any…

Tires · received Nov 18, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10659046

Other Scion XD years

← 2012 XD · 2014 XD →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2014 XD40
201320
2012 XD50
2011 XD31
2010 XD124
2009 XD236
2008 XD675
2006 XD11

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Scion XD?

Owners most often report steering, tires problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2013 Scion XD?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2013 Scion XD a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XD model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.