YearToAvoid

2009 Scion XB Engine Problems

NHTSA has 34 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2009 Scion XB, 24% of all 140 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest engine complaint count among 11 XB model years. These complaints report 2 crashes, 4 fires, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 95,000 miles.

Engine complaints
34
24% of 140
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
4
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
95,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Scion XB engine complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 30, 2009, latest Feb 5, 2024.

2009 Scion XB engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Mar 2009Jun 2010Jan 2014Sep 2015Jul 2016Oct 2017May 2019Feb 2024
34 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2009 to Feb 2024; peak Feb 2016 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2009 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.

  1. 200520 (22%)
  2. 200634 (13%)
  3. 20071 (33%)
  4. 200856 (17%)
  5. 200934 (24%)
  6. 201010 (18%)
  7. 20119 (17%)
  8. 20129 (20%)
  9. 20134 (31%)
  10. 20143 (33%)
  11. 20152 (33%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Scion XB have engine problems?
NHTSA has 34 owner complaints about the engine in the 2009 Scion XB, 24% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 95,000 miles.
Which Scion XB year has the most engine complaints?
The 2008 Scion XB has the most engine complaints (56), compared with 34 for the 2009.
Is there a engine recall for the 2009 Scion XB?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Scion XB is classified under engine. 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.