YearToAvoid

2009 Scion XB Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2009 Scion XB, 11% of all 140 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest brake complaint count among 11 XB model years. These complaints report 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 45,438 miles.

Brakes complaints
16
11% of 140
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
45,438 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Scion XB brake complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 1, 2009, latest Dec 5, 2021.

2009 Scion XB brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Oct 2009Feb 2010Mar 2011Sep 2012Jan 2015Nov 2018Dec 2021
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2009 to Dec 2021; peak Feb 2010 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2009 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.

  1. 20059 (10%)
  2. 200612 (5%)
  3. 20070 (0%)
  4. 200845 (13%)
  5. 200916 (11%)
  6. 20107 (13%)
  7. 20113 (6%)
  8. 20125 (11%)
  9. 20132 (15%)
  10. 20141 (11%)
  11. 20152 (33%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Scion XB have brake problems?
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about the brake in the 2009 Scion XB, 11% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 45,438 miles.
Which Scion XB year has the most brake complaints?
The 2008 Scion XB has the most brake complaints (45), compared with 16 for the 2009.
Is there a brake recall for the 2009 Scion XB?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Scion XB is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.