2008 Scion Xb reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2008 Scion Xb — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 424
- 5 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- AIR BAGS
- 131 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 6
- see below
- Reported harm
- 42 reported crashes · 32 injuries · 8 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#1,231
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Scion median
+240
median 184 across 10 Scion records
Vs 2006-2010
+152
median 272 complaints in 785 records
Top component share
31%
Air Bags: 131 complaints
What owners report fails — 2008 Scion Xb
- AIR BAGS 131
- STEERING 37
- ENGINE 35
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 31
- VISIBILITY 23
6 recalls on record for the 2008 Scion Xb
- NHTSA 19V741000 · 2019 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious in
- NHTSA 17V006000 · 2017 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- NHTSA 16V340000 · 2016 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- NHTSA 12V491000 · 2012 · VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONT If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.
- NHTSA 10V036000 · 2010 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2008 Scion Xb units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2008 Scion Xb reliable?
NHTSA has 424 consumer complaints on record for the 2008 Scion Xb and 6 recalls. The most-reported problem area is air bags (131 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2008 Scion Xb units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Scion Xb?
Owners most often report problems with: air bags (131), steering (37), engine (35), electrical system (31). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2008 Scion Xb?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.