2010 Scion Xd problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (3) · Suspension (1) · Structure:body (1)
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Safety recalls (4)
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 2015-10-22 · campaign 15V689000 · 1,814,284 vehicles
Defect: Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, and 2009-2010 Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. During the manufacturing of the Power Window Master Switch (PWMS), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts.
Risk: If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may cause a short circuit and the switch assembly may overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is C0M.
Seats 2014-04-09 · campaign 14V169000 · 472,388 vehicles
Defect: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Yaris vehicles manufactured August 22, 2005, through May 12, 2010, and 2008-2010 Scion xD vehicles manufactured April 4, 2007, through May 12, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the springs used for the seat rails on the driver's seat and the seat rails of the front passenger seat of three-door models may break.
Risk: If the spring breaks, the seat may not lock in position. In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat could move increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat rail, and replace it with a new one, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 3, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Equipment:other:labels 2010-02-03 · campaign 10V035000 · 271,417 vehicles
Defect: GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Risk: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Fix: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.
Equipment:other:labels 2010-02-03 · campaign 10V036000 · 153,418 vehicles
Defect: SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Risk: A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
Service bulletins (70)
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.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:oil/Lubrication 2024-03-04 · T-PANT-2024-004- · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is to advise of various price adjustments that will affect toyota genuine motor oil and long life coolant, effective march 1, 2024. these products are ordered through the toyota complete maintenance care (tcmc) website.
Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:engine Coolant Hoses And Fittings 2020-12-11 · S-TT-0117-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tt: hvac drain tube is found to be blocked/clogged.
Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner 2017-08-29 · S-SB-0012-14-Rev · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: revision notice august 23, 2017 rev1: ? applicability has been updated to include 2015 model year xb vehicles, 2015 ? 2016 model year tc vehicles, and 2016 model year im vehicles. ? the parts information section has been updated. any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarde
Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner 2016-11-10 · S-SB-0035-13 Rev · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: revision notice november 10, 2016 rev1: ? applicability has been updated to include 2015 model year xb vehicles, 2016 model year im vehicles, and 2015 ? 2016 tc vehicles. ? the parts information section has been updated. any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. s
Equipment 2015-05-26 · S-SB-0015-14 Rev · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sb: flash reprogramming allows the ecu software to be updated without replacing the ecu. flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ecus are released as field-fix procedures described in individual service bulletins. this bulletin details the techstream ecu flash reprogramming process and
Engine 2015-05-26 · S-SB-0015-14 Rev · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sb: flash reprogramming allows the ecu software to be updated without replacing the ecu. flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ecus are released as field-fix procedures described in individual service bulletins. this bulletin details the techstream ecu flash reprogramming process and
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What owners report
2021-10-27 · Structure:body“there is a repetitive problem with mold and ac leaks with the scion xd. i’m having breathing problems and i feel sick. geico and toyota have discovered mold in my vehicle. it is actually visible but i have no idea how long there has been a leak or how long i have been breathing in mold. the ac line is under the carpet with no protective barrier …”
2021-03-29 · Seat Belts · 69,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2010 scion xd. the contact stated that the rear driver's side seat belt failed to latch securely. there was no warning light illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was informed of the failure. the contact was informed that the warranty was…”
2020-07-11 · Vehicle Speed Control · 127,900 mi“i was driving down highway behind a slow truck. went to pass and accelerated to 50 mph when engine became abnormally loud and felt as though someone had taken over the car and it wanted to race. rpms were maxed. i floored brakes and got vehicle to slow to 40mph. pulled back into my lane, but could not get the car to go any slower. i felt as if i wa…”
2016-07-29 · Suspension“air bags door locks seats. moving brake petal.…”
2015-12-22 · Power Train · 125,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota scion. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to reverse when prompted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 125,000. …”
2015-06-15 · Seats“tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota scion xd. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v169000 (seats) and stated that the part needed was not available for an extended period of time. the dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. the manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimat…”
2014-11-13 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota scion xd. the contact stated that while making a left turn at approximately 15 mph, another vehicle crashed into the contact causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. the contact crashed into a traffic sign and the air bags did not deploy. a police report was filed. the driver sustained injuries to the s…”
2013-07-01 · Engine And Engine Cooling“2010 toyota scion xd. consumer writes in regards to vehicle oil and oil filter issues. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle was emitting blue smoke. …”
2013-05-14 · Vehicle Speed Control · 22,700 mi“we were driving in a slow speed when i wanted to stop slowly and the car did not stop, and felt like it got stuck in the middle of the way of the brakes, then stop suddenly and accelerated. it was frightening because we were to a short distance to crash. i was with my husband and my dog was in the back seat when all this happened. we took the car t…”
2012-04-23 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 47,500 mi“while driving on the freeway the car stalled and then proceeded with about half power. a visit to the dealer has diagnosed an issue with the first cylinder. valve springs, etc. they have denied warranty coverage..... *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.