2008 Toyota Scion Xb problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (4) · Service Brakes (1) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (49)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure 2022-12-14 · Z3G_Dealer_Lette · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dl: toyota has received reports of paint peeling on certain vehicles with the original factory-applied blizzard pearl or super white paint colors. these reports indicate that vehicles with these specific paint colors, applied during the vehicle manufacturing process, may experience paint peeling o
Structure 2022-12-14 · Z2G_Dealer_Lette · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dl: toyota has received reports of paint peeling on certain vehicles with the original factory-applied blizzard pearl or super white paint colors. these reports indicate that vehicles with these specific paint colors, applied during the vehicle manufacturing process, may experience paint peeling o
Structure 2022-12-14 · ZKG_Dealer_Lette · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dl: toyota has received reports of paint peeling on certain vehicles with the original factory-applied blizzard pearl or super white paint colors. these reports indicate that vehicles with these specific paint colors, applied during the vehicle manufacturing process, may experience paint peeling o
Structure 2022-11-18 · Z3G_Dealer_Lette · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dl: toyota has received reports of paint peeling on certain vehicles with the original factory-applied blizzard pearl or super white paint colors. these reports indicate that vehicles with these specific paint colors, applied during the vehicle manufacturing process, may experience paint peeling o
Structure 2022-11-18 · Z2G_Dealer_Lette · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dl: toyota has received reports of paint peeling on certain vehicles with the original factory-applied blizzard pearl or super white paint colors. these reports indicate that vehicles with these specific paint colors, applied during the vehicle manufacturing process, may experience paint peeling o
Structure 2022-11-18 · ZKG_Dealer_Lette · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dl: toyota has received reports of paint peeling on certain vehicles with the original factory-applied blizzard pearl or super white paint colors. these reports indicate that vehicles with these specific paint colors, applied during the vehicle manufacturing process, may experience paint peeling o
Showing the 6 most recent of 49 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2021-01-14 · Engine · 114,000 mi“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.…”
2020-11-23 · Service Brakes · 93,277 mi“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.…”
2020-10-26 · Unknown Or Other · 150,000 mi“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 …”
2020-08-16 · Engine“diesel oil runs out quickly. however, there are no signs of diesel oil leaking on the ground or while driving.…”
2020-06-18 · Engine · 150,000 mi“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 mileag…”
2020-03-24 · Engine“the car is sucking up the oil i get a oil change and the next day i have to put a quart of oil everyday is checking the oil i have to put at least 3 quarts of oil in it it does not hold the oil and you don't see where the oil is dripping out at.i love my car but i am having so many problems with this oil.…”
2020-02-10 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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.…”
2020-01-07 · Unknown Or Other · 183,000 mi“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.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.