2008 Toyota Scion XB Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Scion XB years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Toyota Scion XB. The most reported problem area is engine (4 complaints, 36%), typically at around 132,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 11owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Toyota 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4 | 36% | 132,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 36% | 183,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 27% | 183,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 9% | 93,277 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Toyota Scion XB recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Toyota 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.
Vehicle uses extensive amounts of oil when traveling short distances wether on a highway or city streets, this year and model of the engine can use a lot of oil and may be fatal to others of oil is not checked on a daily basis. The vehicle has no signs of leakage.
Right front rotor disc split open over time until it affected about ⅔ of the circumference , and impaired brake ability. I have attached a photo of the rotor and a service receipt.
My 2008 scion xb uses too much oil. I got complete oil change april 10,2020. Within 30 days had to add quart of synthetic oil already. Then looked up recall. Recall w my vin# said make service appt. At local toyota . Elk grove toyota made 2 appts. When checked in they said the associate wasnt at…
Diesel oil runs out quickly. However, there are no signs of diesel oil leaking on the ground or while driving.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota scion xb. The contact stated that he received an extended warranty notification for excessive oil consumption. The vehicle was taken to midtown toyota (2700 n cicero ave, chicago, il 60639) where he received an oil change and was informed to return the vehicle…
Other Toyota Scion XB years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 11 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Toyota Scion XB?
Owners most often report engine, unknown or other, structure problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Toyota Scion XB?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Toyota Scion XB a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Scion XB model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.