2011 Scion XD Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2011 Scion XD has 3 NHTSA complaints, 1 recall, and a complaint index of 29, ranking 6th among 8 model years. It has no verdict assigned, but its low complaint count puts it well below the 2008 and 2009 Avoid years.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 29/100
- #6 of 8 XD years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 3
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 29
- 27 city / 32.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2011 Scion XD problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (67%)
- Structure & Body1 (33%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- A rear headrest reportedly slipped down into its lowest setting and detached during a collision, leaving the seat without head support.
- One owner reported a cracked and broken rear axle that caused the wheel to rub inside the wheel well, making the car undriveable.
- Suspension and wheel-related problems accounted for most complaints filed for this model year.
2011 Scion XD recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 13V123000Apr 9, 2013Other7,525 vehicles
Equipment:other:labels
Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010-2013 Toyota Venza, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, 2010-2013 Toyota Tacoma, 2011-2012 Toyota Sienna, 2012 Toyota Prius, 2013 Scion FR-S, 2011 Scion XD, 2011 Scion XB, and 2012 Scion TC vehicles. These vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.
Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still being developed. The recall began on May 28, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
2011 Scion XD fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 27 MPG
- Highway
- 32.5 MPG
- Combined
- 29 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,250
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2011 compared with other XD years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2011 Scion XD reliable?
- NHTSA lists only 3 complaints and 1 recall for the 2011 Scion XD, giving it a complaint index of 29, which ranks 6th out of 8 model years for this model.
- What problems does the 2011 Scion XD have?
- Owners reported suspension, wheel, and tire issues, including a cracked rear axle, plus one structural complaint involving a headrest that failed to stay in position during a crash.
- Does the 2011 Scion XD have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 13V123000) covering a labeling issue shared across several Toyota-family vehicles including this model year.
- How does the 2011 Scion XD compare to other XD years?
- It ranks 6th of 8 years by complaint index, well below the 2008 and 2009 model years, which are rated Avoid with complaint indexes of 100 and 86.