2007 Scion XB Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint 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.
- Airbags1 (33%)
- Engine1 (33%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (33%)
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 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.