2008 Scion XB Engine Problems
NHTSA has 56 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 Scion XB, 17% of all 339 complaints for this model year. That is the highest engine complaint count among 11 XB model years. These complaints report 6 crashes and 3 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 58,128 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 56
- 17% of 339
- Crashes reported
- 6
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 58,128 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2008 Scion XB engine complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 9, 2009, latest Jul 24, 2025.
Engine recalls for the 2008 Scion XB
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by XB model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2008 Scion XB have engine problems?
- NHTSA has 56 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Scion XB, 17% of all complaints for this model year, including 6 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 58,128 miles.
- Which Scion XB year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2008 Scion XB has the most engine complaints (56), compared with 56 for the 2008.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Scion XB?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Scion XB is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.