AI Damage2008 Toyota Scion XB: common problems
Owners of the 2008 Toyota Scion XB filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and structure. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 11
What fails most often
- 1 Engine 36% of all complaints
- 2 Structure 27% of all complaints
- 3 Air bags 9% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel/propulsion system 9% of all complaints
- 5 Service brakes 9% of all complaints
- Engine: 4 complaints (36% of all).
- Structure: 3 complaints (27% of all).
- Air bags: 1 complaints (9% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 complaints (9% of all).
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (9% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 11 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 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 4 | 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.
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.
However, there are no signs of diesel oil leaking on the ground or while driving.
The contact stated that he received an extended warranty notification for excessive oil consumption. The vehicle was taken to midtown toyota ([address], chicago, [ZIP]) where he received an oil change and was informed to return the vehicle once he drove another 1200 miles.
There was a recall and they tested my car incorrectly. My car every oils change I have to put three liters of oil in it.
I was driving on the freeway and my hood flew up against my windshield. I had to pull off the freeway and my hood is severely damaged because of this. It cracked my windshield and could have caused major accidents.
"takata recall" scion sent me a letter stating have no front seat passenger ride in my car. No further word regarding upgrade or fix. Unrealistic to expect no front seat passenger indefinitely. No remedy recommended.
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 10,521 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 29% most complained about).
What to check before buying
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Toyota Scion XB?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine, structure, air bags. Total complaints: 11. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: oil leak or consumption (18%), stalls while driving (9%), warning lights, check engine (9%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2008 Toyota Scion XB?
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 2008 Toyota Scion XB 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 2008 models
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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.