2008 Scion Xd reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2008 Scion Xd — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 100
- 2 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- SERVICE BRAKES
- 19 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 4
- see below
- Reported harm
- 14 reported crashes · 2 injuries
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#4,167
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Scion median
-84
median 184 across 10 Scion records
Vs 2006-2010
-172
median 272 complaints in 785 records
Top component share
19%
Service Brakes: 19 complaints
What owners report fails — 2008 Scion Xd
- SERVICE BRAKES 19
- SUSPENSION 11
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 9
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 7
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7
4 recalls on record for the 2008 Scion Xd
- NHTSA 14V169000 · 2014 · SEATS If the spring breaks, the seat may not lock in position. In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat could move increasing
- 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.
- NHTSA 10V035000 · 2010 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
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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 Xd 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 Xd reliable?
NHTSA has 100 consumer complaints on record for the 2008 Scion Xd and 4 recalls. The most-reported problem area is service brakes (19 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2008 Scion Xd units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Scion Xd?
Owners most often report problems with: service brakes (19), suspension (11), vehicle speed control (9), service brakes, hydraulic (7). 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 Xd?
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.