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Scion XB 2008 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2008 Scion XB: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

337Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
8Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
2Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
50Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Air Bags131 complaints

131 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 16V340000, 17V006000, 19V741000.

Visibility46 complaints

46 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 12V491000.

Engine42 complaints

42 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes41 complaints

41 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering37 complaints

37 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System34 complaints

34 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure11 complaints

11 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 08V451000.

Wheels9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 09V223000, 10V035000, 10V036000.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

08V451000Reported September 5, 2008 - 67 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on September 5, 2008. The campaign covers an estimated 67 vehicles across all affected models.

09V223000Reported June 15, 2009 - 27,080 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on June 15, 2009. The campaign covers an estimated 27,080 vehicles across all affected models.

10V035000Reported February 3, 2010 - 271,417 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on February 3, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 271,417 vehicles across all affected models.

10V036000Reported February 3, 2010 - 153,418 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on February 3, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 153,418 vehicles across all affected models.

12V491000Reported October 10, 2012 - 2,519,424 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on October 10, 2012. The campaign covers an estimated 2,519,424 vehicles across all affected models.

16V340000Reported May 23, 2016 - 1,754,517 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 23, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 1,754,517 vehicles across all affected models.

17V006000Reported January 9, 2017 - 577,875 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 9, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 577,875 vehicles across all affected models.

19V741000Reported October 17, 2019 - 928,220 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on October 17, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 928,220 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20073
200827
200916
201038
201117
201215
201322
201422
201523
201650
201791
20187
20193
20241
20251
20261
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.