Scion XB 2nd gen 2008 to 2015 common problems, defects, issues, recalls and complaints

[@arnrocarnroc]

Took my 3yr old at the time, 2008 Scion xB, to the dealer for their “free” oil change coupon they sent me. Picking up my keys they said my water pump was broken and causing a leak, $500 repair, because the warranty had just run out. I said ok I’ll have to come back next week to get the work done. So I checked the coolant fluid and driveway for leaks for the next few days nothing, couple weeks went by nothing. Took it to the local garage and they checked out the pump for $90 labor, they said nothing is wrong. A year later I took the car in to the same dealer due to an unrelated recall. Again on my way out they said, water pump is broken and leaking. Again I said I’ll come back later, never did. Another year later another recall and back to the dealer I went; same thing, water pump is broken, leaking. Mind you, this car had been driven nearly 30,000 miles city and highway miles in the coldest of winters and hottest of summers since the dealer claimed the water pump was broken. Again I drive away, a few days later I noticed leaking under the car. I took it to a reputable mechanic recommended to me and they said, the leak is coming from the hose connector to the gasket head. I looked at and it appeared to have been wiggled out loose because the connector appeared bent. They said we can properly reconnect and glue the hose back on for $25 with a special heat resistant glue. It will take a couple hours time mainly for cooling down the car and letting the glue dry. I’ve had this same car for 13 years now, not a single mechanical breakdown. Only normal wear and tear repairs for a car with 200,000 miles. It still runs like it’s new. Don’t buy that crap pitch from dealers if they try that on you with a Japanese car. If you didn’t have an issue when you arrived at the dealer, you didn’t have one.

[@djkenny1202]

Dealers are notorious for BS like this.

[@cdf8821]

Wow! Can't believe you experienced such trickery...sounded like a money grab. Not sure if I could "trust" this dealership!

[@emirofshmoe]

They don’t call them “Stealerships” for nothing.

[@davidt9841]

I bought a new 2008 xB in May 2008. Last week, it turned 100K. About 7 years ago, I brought it in for an oil change (I've done EVERY oil change, save for one, at the purchasing dealer), which I have done frequently (I live in MN and the temperature changes can be extreme). On this particular visit, a service 'advisor' comes into the customer lounge and informs me I have a coolant leak that can be 'fixed' for around $800. I found this odd because the coolant level indicated 'FULL' on the coolant reservoir, and I park the car inside - in the same place all the time - and NEVER noticed any coolant beneath the car. Of course, I declined. While I should now have my coolant system flushed, the coolant level, 7 years later, still indicates - FULL. P.S. in subsequent visits, I've noticed the young 'advisor' is no longer employed at the dealership.

[@crosslink1493]

Not doubting you, but find out where the water pump is and have a look at that and see if there's any blueish/greenish 'scale' building up around it which is a sign of a leak that's small enough to simple dry up from engine heat rather than drip. All Toyotas/Scions in this era had water pump gasket failures that could go on for a while before leaks show up on the ground below the parked vehicle. I'd been a customer of my local dealership for a number of years (Camrys and Tacomas), and they replaced the gasket for free even though I had 40K miles on the vehicle.

[@douglasfreyler8863]

Never got to use the warranty on my 2009 XB with 275,000 miles. Best car I ever bought.

[@themusclebob23]

2013 here 145,000 things i have run into 1. Rough idle (note when A/C is off) Fix: throttle body builds carbon remove and clean (note not a bad idea to buy a gasket but old one Can be reused) 2. Driver side axle bearing at 120,000 are prone to hummmm. Fix: Tools (axel nut tool $11.00) (ti rod pickle fork $20.00) wheel hub (513257 part num. Generally under $100.00) time 1hr. 30min. For novice. 3. At about 100,000 to 140,000 change brake pads Other then that these are great Toasters great for a work car and yes camping. I am 6'2 with with inverter 2000 watts harbor freight mounted on wall with front seats all the way up its a medium size bed. Also tows nice too.... I hope this helps somone out LOVE MINE TO DEATH LOL

[@veesee9747]

Yeah, it an awesome camper with plenty of space! I have a drawer system and fridge. 2012 Still running great at 146K

[@LuisSoto-p9f]

@@veesee9747do you have bathroom and shower too?

[@saeedmadani7949]

I have Xb 2014 which has 114k by far this vehicle is one of the best cars I ever had very comfortable and roomy and economical and powerful, never had any issues only thing I change was the tiers and oil, and always put good gas, very cold AC.

[@ACDC4LIFE]

2008 oil burner is an understatement.

[@gerhardtclanky7048]

If you are buying a used one, check the service records to see if oil has been changed regularly. I bought an oil burner… have to get rid of it

[@mrpistonrecaro6483]

Only issue with them is oil consumption but you can de carbonize it and burn less. Rest is bulletproof

[@bobfeller604]

Scion xB gen2 2013, had throttle body cleaned...rough idle, now runs perfect, no other issues. I'm a fanatic about timely oil changes, and standard maintenance.

[@brandon32114]

Did you have issues with it not starting sometimes?

[@chrisford3513]

Funny thing is this is with all cars on the road 🤣 this motor will out last any Ford or Chevy or dodge 450k miles

[@ACDC4LIFE]

Just keep a 5 qt jug of oil handy you’ll need it offen between oil changes.

[@deechicago25]

Very true, American brands have way more problems than burning oil lol 😂

[@williamandersen6484]

@@ACDC4LIFE there was a recall for oil burners; it didn't affect all cars.

[@ottallman]

Good list. I've only experienced the compressor and water pump so far on my 2012. 250k miles so far

[@Bunnysfault]

2010 TOYOTA RUKUS Australia Same car different badge for those that don't know. I've had my car for 5 years and just hit 222222km 👌 love my car but I have always had an issue, my automatic gear box down shifts to 3rd gear every time I indicate left 👌 yep no joke. Always open for suggestions

[@CajunMamma72]

Had no idea my cars have a different name down under! Thx mate!

[@JohnWick-bb9jl]

The white paint was infamous on these. I own a white 2013. About a 2.5 week process for the dealership body shop to completely repaint every single panel on the car, they gave me a loaner during that time.

[@bluehydro88]

2013 XB with 321k miles. Replaced both CV's at 250k Factory clutch still in good shape Replaced all 4 wheels bearings at 235k Battery 3 months ago, alternator at 285k Fuel pump at 302k Still drives like new lol. Struts still good

[@jxviisxxvii]

Yup my power steering went out right when I got back into my city after driving from Santa Cruz. Researching now, but at least now I know the component can be faulty.

[@mattsivert2594]

I wonder if any new parts you order are updated so it doesn't do it again

[@calibomber209]

i have a gen 1 xb and changed out all my bearing hubs, water pump, and my windshield oh and timing belt. thats not bad for 160k . other than that havent had any big problems and xb works fine so far.

[@gk4501]

I got tricked when i bought my 08 Scion Xb i didn't kw i was buying a salvage, Seller showed me a CLEAN title and believe him after sale erased his phone # etc but thank God its been a great car main problem motor oil burning it's like using gasoline insane fun car but don't forget add motor oil

[@ottallman]

There’s a fix they have that fixes it. Only worth it if you plan on keeping it.

[@xzavianbush7267]

Hi what is the fix for oil burning I have a 2008 Scion Xb and it definitely burns oil between oil changes I keep a few quarts of oil in car at all times just in case other than that great running car and at 205 k miles now

[@KevinChinn88]

Very informative. Very true!

[@jujubeeanchortv462]

The ticking noise from my scion brought me here. But its not ticking when I turn the steering wheel. It does it when I accelerate to 50 mph and 68 mph. No one can figure out what it is. Thank you for your video. I love my scion clearly why I'm here. The air bag mention has me alil shook. 😨

[@noahsimmons6414]

Im getting ready to put a big sound system in my 08, the airbag mention has me a little worried as well lol

[@latino9996]

Did you find a solution? Which piece of the vehicle you had to replace? I’m having the same issue. Thanks

[@ItsLady_Ray]

Did you ever solve the issue?

[@ottallman]

airbag is under recall

[@owenmobley2501]

Replace the driver cv axle, more than likely getting noises from acceleration is either wheel bearing or cv axle

[@RockX_Chris]

On my ‘12 xb, Toyota fixed the peeling paint, air bag deflator, and the oil burning pistons for free! Since then my car has been driving problem free

[@pusheencat7722]

I hope you see this. When they fixed your airbag, did they do both, or just the passenger?

[@vipergts109]

How? Extended warranty?

[@CajunMamma72]

@@pusheencat7722I didn’t even think to ask em when they fixed mine. Should I have? Just figured it was both.

[@albertoleiva7191]

I have a 2009 xb and I've never replaced the water pump and it has over 214k miles but ac compressor seems to idle rough when I turn on the ac wonder if it's on a recall dealer might as well take care of it

[@owenmobley2501]

clean your throttle body

[@edgarvelasco7130]

I'm having the same issue on my 2011 Scion XB with 110K miles - rough idle/ engine shaking when AC compressor clutch engages while I have the car in idle. I'm going to clean the throttle body today to see if that takes care of it. If that does not fix it, I'll next check the front motor mount.

[@pokerbrandon]

Same issue. AC engage = rough idle. The car now died on idle. If I gas it up, the engine is fine, once the idle gets low, with the AC On, the engine fails. Any way to bypass the AC Pulley? With a shorter serpentine belt?

[@YeskaSmoke420]

Anyone know where the speed sensor is on the manual transmission xb. Only videos I've found are on automatic trans.

[@CajunMamma72]

Lucky to have manual! 💯

[@wrenchingandwheeling1589]

Rear wheels. I know this old. I just did mine. I have the trd disc brakes in the back and replaced the hubs. Easy job.

[@krispedersen2335]

What has a risk of exploding? I couldnt hear what you called it.

[@theholyactivist9460]

Thank you

[@pokerbrandon]

2008 Scion XB, is there a way to bypass the AC Compressor Pulley? My engine idles rough and or dies when the AC is turned on, I’m assuming it’s a bad AC Clutch? Do they sell AC Cluches by themselves? Anyone know a belt size to bypass the pulley?

[@tonymaines3837]

2011 150000 oil,filter,every 5000,front and rear brakes at 65 and 140000 plugs at 100000 and today at 150000 left axle seal and manual tran fluid change for the second time have not changed air filter looks like new have changed cabin filter Great Machine!!! Really the only thing we dont like about the XB is the engine turns 3000 rpm at 70 mph in 5th gear. I wonder if a 6 speed out of a TC would work? I own 3 of these things only one manual Im looking for another.😊

[@specialt1579]

I agree with u in the rpm at 70 mph. The auto only has 4 gears tho

[@DougDimadome]

Burn oil?

[@alexmontero3642]

LOLOL I worked in a Shop that serviced Exotic, and seen Lambo and Ferraris with the SAME ISSUES

[@batdobo2022]

my 2014 with 135k hasn't had any of those problems. I bought it with 30k miles.

[@Senormaster]

One thing also, are the fuel injectors

[@chrisc.c52]

I have a 2011 Scion xB, Was running and driving fine then one day the alarm went off and battery died now the car DOES NOT RUN!!!!!!! has no power to any of the accessories, when you turn the key the gauges illiuminate but that's it. No power locks or windows & im lost, I checked all fusses & they are all good. Do you have any idea what it might be? 😞

[@mrpistonrecaro6483]

Link sensor. Someone placed the battery cables the opposite way

[@shawnaaustin3396]

My 18 year old son is just purchased a 2015 Scion XB and is picking it up tomorrow. Anything we need to know about this year?

[@sgt.pepper4274]

Yeah, If u change out the oil, this car should just run, run, run. I bought my 2008 scion xb new. In almost 15 years, I've only had to replace tires, brakes, & oil. These things just go and continue to go.

[@samueljones254]

I don't know but there's a ratoling on the right side sounds like something loose and my ac went out I just changed the seal gasket if ignition coil packs and sparkplugs she runs fine but it's hot out and the compressor is not turning on soon I got to do the tork converter any ideas a out the ac thing???????

[@Usualeclectic]

2011 xb owner here… I’m at 180k and pretty much everything on this list has happened or is happening. 😂

[@bleekskaduwee6762]

I love my scion, except I just dropped my xanax down the e brake hole ,I don't know how to take the console off to get it back. I have bad ptsd and need them, anyone know how to get in there

[@notyourfallguydaddyorson6835]

👆👇

[@paulrodriguez300]

Its so funny, my car shows all these signs... Mind I got my car dirt cheap.

[@byronchong6583]

This is a must for anyone looking to purchase one! I was looking at other FB pages and the burning oil thing and getting rod knock I had no idea! Gonna be using an additive next oil change to help it.

[@stevechance150]

Toyota may have a recall on those piston rings. You should contact your local Toyota dealership. I want to say 2011 was the last year that had the problem, and that the 2012s don't have the problem, but I'm not certain.

[@ottallman]

@@stevechance150 2012 still has the problem. 10yr or 150,000 miles is what Toyota offers as a warranty for the oil consumption.

[@djkenny1202]

@@ottallman take it in before too late

[@ottallman]

@@djkenny1202 yeah. Wish I knew sooner. I'm at 10yrs and 250,xxx miles on my 2012.

[@djkenny1202]

@@ottallman msny seem to go on forever adding oil. Many later ones have no issues anyway

[@emiliosierra8485]

Roof paint fading and CV boots needed to be replaced.