YearToAvoid

2007 Scion XB Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

10/100

#10 most-complained of 11 XB years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2007 Scion XB has 3 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 10 out of 100 — #10 highest of 11 XB model years. The most reported problem area is airbags (1 complaints, 33% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash, 1 injury, and 1 death.

Complaints
3
Recalls
3
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 1
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2007 Scion XB problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Airbags1 (33%)
  2. Engine1 (33%)
  3. Visibility & Wipers1 (33%)
2007 Scion XB complaints: complaints filed per month1Nov 2007Mar 2010Sep 2017
3 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2007 to Sep 2017; peak Nov 2007 (1).

2007 Scion XB recalls

3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 10V036000Feb 3, 2010Other153,418 vehicles

    Equipment:other:labels

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

  2. NHTSA 07V048000Feb 12, 2007Engine716 vehicles

    Vehicle speed control

    Certain rostra precision controls' speed controls may have a faulty module. These controls were installed by southeast toyota dealers or at their vehicle processing center on certain passenger vehicles. When the speed control "on/off" switch is pressed once to turn the unit off, the throttle does not return to idle. When the "on/off" switch is pressed a second time, the throttle will return to idle.

    Risk: A crash could be cause in the event that the cruise control does not allow the engine to return to idle on the first depression of the "on/off" switch.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and/or replace the speed control module. The recall began on february 28, 2007. Owners may contact southeast toyota at 1-800-301-6859.

  3. NHTSA 07V030000Feb 1, 2007Engine1,372 vehicles

    Vehicle speed control:cruise control

    Certain rostra precision controls' speed controls may have a faulty module. These controls were installed by gulf states toyota (gst) dealers or at their vehicle processing center on certain passenger vehicles. When the speed control "on/off" switch is pressed once to turn the unit off, the throttle does not return to idle. When the "on/off" switch is pressed a second time, the throttle will return to idle.

    Risk: A crash could be cause in the event that the cruise control does not allow the engine to return to idle on the first depression of the "on/off" switch.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and/or replace the speed control module. The recall began on march 7, 2007. Owners may contact gst at 1-800-444-1074.

2007 compared with other XB years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020052006200720082009201020112012201320142015
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2005Caution7092128.5
2006Avoid80253528
2007No verdict1033—
2008Avoid100339824
2009Avoid901401024

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Scion XB a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 Scion XB ranks #10 of 11 among XB model years (Complaint Index 10/100). It has 3 complaints and 3 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Scion XB?
The most reported problem areas are airbags (1 complaints), engine (1 complaints), and visibility & wipers (1 complaints).
Does the 2007 Scion XB have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2007 Scion XB, most recently reported 2010, covering other and engine.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.