AI Damage2011 Scion XD: common problems
Owners of the 2011 Scion XD filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about suspension and seats. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
- involving a crash
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Suspension 67% of all complaints
- 2 Seats 33% of all complaints
- Suspension: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Seats: 1 complaints (33% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 1.8 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- automatic, 4-speed
- manual, 5-speed
Drive: FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 3 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
While stopped at a red light I had a rear end collision by a ford f250 into my scion xd then knocking me into a toyota van in front of me. Drivers air bag deployed. When the car came to a stop I went to lay back in my seat and my head fell back, that is when I noticed the head rest was missing.
Right rear axel is cracked and broken, wheel is rubbing on inside weel well, car is un driveable until it's fixed and has a very large cost to repair.
Read axle beam broke on the right side. Appears to have rusted through.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,152 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the XD has 15 complaints (8 years in the data). This year has 3, below average.
What to check before buying
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Seats. Occupant sensor, power adjustment, seat mounts.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Scion XD?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: suspension, seats. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: knocking, grinding or other noise (33%), rust, corrosion (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2011 Scion XD?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2011 Scion XD from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2011 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.