Does the 2008 Scion XB have electrical problems?

NHTSA has 38 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2008 Scion XB, 11% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 60,000 miles.

Which Scion XB year has the most electrical complaints?

The 2008 Scion XB has the most electrical complaints (38), compared with 38 for the 2008.

Is there a electrical recall for the 2008 Scion XB?

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

2008 Scion XB Electrical System Problems

NHTSA has 38 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2008 Scion XB, 11% of all 339 complaints for this model year. That is the highest electrical complaint count among 11 XB model years. These complaints report 1 crash, 7 fires, and 6 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 60,000 miles.

Electrical System complaints: 38; 11% of 339
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 7
Injuries reported: 6
Median mileage: 60,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2008 Scion XB electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 5, 2007, latest Apr 30, 2026.

38 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2007 to Apr 2026; peak Apr 2014 (4).

Electrical System recalls for the 2008 Scion XB

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by XB model year

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

200513 (14%)
200613 (5%)
20070 (0%)
200838 (11%)
20099 (6%)
20104 (7%)
20111 (2%)
20123 (7%)
20135 (38%)
20140 (0%)
20151 (17%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Scion XB have electrical problems?: NHTSA has 38 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2008 Scion XB, 11% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 60,000 miles.
Which Scion XB year has the most electrical complaints?: The 2008 Scion XB has the most electrical complaints (38), compared with 38 for the 2008.
Is there a electrical recall for the 2008 Scion XB?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Scion XB is classified under electrical system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.