2007 Scion XB Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2007 Scion XB has 3 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 10, the lowest among the 11 model years with data, ranking 10th worst (meaning least complained-about). It has 3 recalls, including a Takata airbag campaign and two engine speed control module recalls.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 10/100
- #10 of 11 XB years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 3
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Airbags
Top 2007 Scion XB problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags1 (33%)
- Engine1 (33%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (33%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- One owner reported a windshield cracking on its own while the vehicle sat parked in a garage, with no apparent impact.
- A dealer suggested the crack came from an impact, which the owner disputed.
- One owner reported difficulty getting a Takata airbag recall part in a reasonable time frame from the dealer.
- One complaint tied to an engine-related incident involved a crash resulting in injury and death, though details on the specific engine fault are limited.
2007 Scion XB recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Scion XB reliable?
- Among the 11 Scion XB model years tracked, 2007 has the lowest complaint index (10) and ranks 10th out of 10 for complaint volume, meaning it draws fewer NHTSA complaints than most other XB years.
- Does the 2007 Scion XB have a recall?
- Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2007 Scion XB: a tire label labeling issue, and two separate recalls for faulty Rostra speed control modules that could stick or fail.
- What problems do owners report on the 2007 Scion XB?
- NHTSA complaints for this year cover airbags, engine, and visibility/wipers, with one complaint each in those three areas out of 3 total complaints filed.
- Is the 2007 Scion XB better than other XB years?
- Based on NHTSA complaint data, 2007 has a lower complaint index (10) than 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011, though it has not been assigned a verdict.
- Was the 2007 Scion XB part of the Takata airbag recall?
- Yes, one owner complaint references NHTSA campaign 16V340000 for Takata airbags, and reported delays getting a replacement part from the dealer.