CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Scion XD has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 67 complaints with NHTSA, including 8 crashes, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (19 reports).
2008 Scion XD recalls
Most common 2008 Scion XD problems
Problem areas named in the 67 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 19 |
| Suspension | 11 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 10 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 |
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Air Bags | 6 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 6 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 3 |
What owners report
This complaint is about other cars affecting me while Iâm driving at night. Around 50% of oncoming traffic is using dangerously bright headlights. It is so bright that itâs physically painful to my eyes and leaves a blind spot in my field of vision that lasts for several minutes after each encounter. The head lights are so bright that when highbeams are switched off manually, there is barely a difference. They are so bright when they are NOT on high beams that the turn signals are very difficult or literally impossible to see. Some amount of vehicles are using automatic highbeams that do not adapt properly. They are sometimes on full high beam brightness during daylight hours (and are
The rear axel beam on the vehicle cracked on the drivers side. It separated at a weld and caused the entire wheel assemble to lean inward (extreme negative camber) and rub against the wheel well. Fortunately I was off the highway when the incident occurred and barely made it safely to my work place. If this had happened at a greater speed I fear for what may have happened to myself and others. It is UNKNOWN if this problem has been reproduced in other circumstances. It has not been inspected by the manufacturer or police. It was inspected by an independent service provider (mechanic). It is available for additional inspection if needed. There was no warning, message or any other symptoms pri
MY WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASH ARE COMING ON AND CAUSING THE CAR TO LOCK UP, JERK, AND STALL WHILE IN MOTION IN SLOWER SPEEDS USUALLY WHEN AT A STREET SIGN AND GOING INTO A TURN, A STOP LIGHT ALSO GOING INTO A TURN ON MAIN HWYS AND WORSE OF ALL IN NEIGHBORHOODS PRIOR TO MY GETTING TO THE HOSPITAL. I'M NOT IN GOOD HEALTH AND GO FOR TESTING AND TREATMENT REGULARLY. PLEZ HELP I KNOW Y'ALL ARE AWARE OF THIS THING BUT IT'S NOT A RECALL YET. PLEZ FIX MY CAR. I'M ON DISABILITY DUE TO CANCER.
NOTICED RIGHT REAR TIRE WAS LEANING INWARD. FOUND THE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY CRACKED. WE THEN HAD IT WELDED AND CHECKED THE OTHER SIDE. NOTHING WAS VISIBLE, BUT WAS INFORMED THAT ASSEMBLY COULD BE RUSTING FROM INSIDE OUT. SEVERAL WEEKS LATER, WHILE TRAVELING THE HIGHWAY, CAR STARTED MAKING NOISE AND HAD A HOT TIRE SMELL. PULLED OVER AND LEFT REAR TIRE HAD LEANED IN AND CUT THE TIRE ALL THE WAY AROUND. LEFT SIDE HAD ALSO CRACKED. WE FEEL TOYOTA SHOULD REPLACE THE ENTIRE REAR OF OUR CAR.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SCION XD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V169000 (SEATS). THE CONTACT CALLED AN UNKNOWN DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
2008 Scion XD questions
Does the 2008 Scion XD have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2008 Scion XD: Seats; Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls; Equipment:Other:Labels; Equipment:Other:Labels; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Scion XD?
Based on 67 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (19), Suspension (11), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (10).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Scion XD has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.