2008 Scion XB Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about body and structure problems in the 2008 Scion XB, 4% of all 339 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest body and structure complaint count among 11 XB model years. These complaints report 3 crashes and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 64,500 miles.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 15
- 4% of 339
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 64,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2008 Scion XB body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 19, 2009, latest Oct 19, 2017.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2008 Scion XB
- NHTSA 08V451000Sep 5, 2008Structure & Body67 vehicles
Structure:body:hood:hinge and attachments
Southeast toyota is recalling 67 my 2008-2009 scion xb vehicles equipped with the sports grill option and also several radiator grills sold as parts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 113, "hood latch system." it has been determined that should the primary hood latch be released or fail, the plastic upper radiator grill garnish could release the secondary latch and cause the hood to open.
Risk: During vehicle operation, this could obstruct the view of the driver possibly cause the hood to strike the roof or the windshield increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the sports grill installation and install additional clips to ensure the radiator grill garnish is properly secured. The recall began on october 6, 2008. Owners may contact southeast toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Structure & Body 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 body and structure problems?
- NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the body and structure in the 2008 Scion XB, 4% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 64,500 miles.
- Which Scion XB year has the most body and structure complaints?
- The 2006 Scion XB has the most body and structure complaints (33), compared with 15 for the 2008.
- Is there a body and structure recall for the 2008 Scion XB?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Scion XB concerns the body and structure: 08V451000.