AI Damage2014 Scion XD: common problems
Owners of the 2014 Scion XD filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and exterior lighting. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
What fails most often
- 1 Engine 75% of all complaints
- 2 Exterior lighting 25% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel/propulsion system 25% of all complaints
- Engine: 3 complaints (75% of all).
- Exterior lighting: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 complaints (25% of all).
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 4 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 2 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Then, a man ran across four lanes of [XXX] to tell her the car was on fire. My husband fielded the call from my daughter who screamed, 'The car is on fire!' - then the call went dead.
Then, a man ran across four lanes of rt 89 to tell her the car was on fire. My husband fielded the call from my daughter who screamed, 'The car is on fire!' - then the call went dead.
Brief engine knock/rattle noise at cold startup. When starting the vehicle after a cold soak startup, the vehicle exhibits a brief knock/rattle noise from the engine compartment for approximately one second.
The contact stated that while parked, the rear of the vehicle caught fire. The fire department extinguished the fire and stated that there was a wire shortage in the rear passenger side light. A police/fire report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was destroyed.
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 15,521 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 42% most complained about).
On average one model year of the XD has 15 complaints (8 years in the data). This year has 4, below average.
What to check before buying
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Scion XD?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine, exterior lighting, fuel/propulsion system. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: smoke, burning smell, fire (75%), knocking, grinding or other noise (25%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2014 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 2014 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 2014 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 2026-11-05.