Does the 2008 Scion XB have brake problems?

NHTSA has 45 owner complaints about the brake in the 2008 Scion XB, 13% of all complaints for this model year, including 6 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 49,550 miles.

Which Scion XB year has the most brake complaints?

The 2008 Scion XB has the most brake complaints (45), compared with 45 for the 2008.

Is there a brake recall for the 2008 Scion XB?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Scion XB is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2008 Scion XB Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 45 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2008 Scion XB, 13% of all 339 complaints for this model year. That is the highest brake complaint count among 11 XB model years. These complaints report 6 crashes and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 49,550 miles.

Brakes complaints: 45; 13% of 339
Crashes reported: 6
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 49,550 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2008 Scion XB brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 4, 2010, latest Jul 24, 2025.

45 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2010 to Jul 2025; peak Mar 2010 (5).

Brakes recalls for the 2008 Scion XB

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by XB model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20059 (10%)
200612 (5%)
20070 (0%)
200845 (13%)
200916 (11%)
20107 (13%)
20113 (6%)
20125 (11%)
20132 (15%)
20141 (11%)
20152 (33%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Scion XB have brake problems?: NHTSA has 45 owner complaints about the brake in the 2008 Scion XB, 13% of all complaints for this model year, including 6 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 49,550 miles.
Which Scion XB year has the most brake complaints?: The 2008 Scion XB has the most brake complaints (45), compared with 45 for the 2008.
Is there a brake recall for the 2008 Scion XB?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Scion XB is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.