Does the 2008 Scion XB have steering problems?

NHTSA has 37 owner complaints about the steering in the 2008 Scion XB, 11% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 83,000 miles.

Which Scion XB year has the most steering complaints?

The 2008 Scion XB has the most steering complaints (37), compared with 37 for the 2008.

Is there a steering recall for the 2008 Scion XB?

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

2008 Scion XB Steering Problems

NHTSA has 37 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2008 Scion XB, 11% of all 339 complaints for this model year. That is the highest steering complaint count among 11 XB model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 83,000 miles.

Steering complaints: 37; 11% of 339
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 83,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2008 Scion XB steering complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 26, 2010, latest Jul 24, 2025.

37 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2010 to Jul 2025; peak Apr 2015 (3).

Steering recalls for the 2008 Scion XB

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by XB model year

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

20050 (0%)
20067 (3%)
20070 (0%)
200837 (11%)
20091 (1%)
20101 (2%)
20111 (2%)
20120 (0%)
20130 (0%)
20140 (0%)
20150 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Scion XB have steering problems?: NHTSA has 37 owner complaints about the steering in the 2008 Scion XB, 11% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 83,000 miles.
Which Scion XB year has the most steering complaints?: The 2008 Scion XB has the most steering complaints (37), compared with 37 for the 2008.
Is there a steering recall for the 2008 Scion XB?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Scion XB is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.