CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Toyota Scion XB has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (4 reports).
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11Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2008 Toyota Scion XB recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2008 Toyota Scion XB.
Most common 2008 Toyota Scion XB problems
Problem areas named in the 11 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
What owners report
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 WORK AND RECALL EXPIRED IN 2017. THEN ROBERTA CALLED ME AND LOOKED INTO IT, SAID IT WAS EXTENDED TIL 9/92025. MADE ANOTHER APPT. SAME OUTCOME WHEN I CHECKED IN.WAS GARANTEED THE WORK WOULD BE DONE AND IT WASNT.
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 ONCE HE DROVE ANOTHER 1200 MILES. AT THE STATED MILEAGE, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE ON THAT DAY DUE TO THE NUMBER OF VEHICLES THAT WERE ALREADY SCHEDULED TO BE REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RETURNED TWO DAYS LATER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE EXCEEDED THE MILEAGE LIMIT AND WAS THEREFORE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE EXTENDED
2008 Toyota Scion XB questions
Does the 2008 Toyota Scion XB have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2008 Toyota Scion XB at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Toyota Scion XB?
Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (4), Engine (4), Structure (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Toyota Scion XB has been fixed?
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