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2004 Scion xB repairs by problem area

Engine (53%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (2%)

Chart based on 53 repairs.
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2004 Scion xB repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (47%)

< $100 (31%)

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Chart based on 49 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Scion xB

Engine not specified

Scion xB in Florida, United States
Oct 2014 - Nov 2014
Nov 2014

90000 mi

US $4300
The check engine light came on when the overheating light came on causing a blown head gasket. 

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2004 Scion xB 4dr Hatch

108-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Scion xB in Alabama, United States
Sep 2013 - Dec 2017
Oct 2013

77000 mi

US $65
Emission system--check engine light, replaced vapor canister 
Sep 2016

87000 mi

US $300
REPLACED CHARCOAL CANISTER AND PURGE VALVE. CHECK ENGINE WENT OUT FOR A WHILE BUT SOME MONTHS LATER WENT BACK ON AGAIN. I CAN GET IT PAST INSPECTION BUT IT IS ANNOYING THAT THE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM DOES NOT FUNCTION WITH CEL ON 
Sep 2017

94000 mi

US $70
A/C RECHARGE--WORKS LIKE NEW 
Nov 2017

97000 mi

US $1000
Shot passenger rear hub Replace rear emergency brake cable Leaking rear brake line 
Dec 2017

97500 mi

US $450
Leaking gas tank 
Scion xB in California, United States
Jun 2014 - Jun 2018
Apr 2015

239800 mi

US $200
Ignition key no longer worked. Ignition lock replaced. 
Sep 2017

296000 mi

US $250
Plugs installed too long causing carbon buildup and misfire. Replace sparks plugs and had 21 point inspection completed. 
Jun 2018

311500 mi

US $500
Exhaust warning light on. Replaced catalytic converter. 
Scion xB in North Carolina, United States
Dec 2014 - Aug 2016
May 2016

95000 mi

US $25
Strut link bushings deteriorated due to age; replaced. 
Scion xB in Pennsylvania, United States
Jan 2015 - Mar 2015
Jan 2015

220000 mi

US $100
CEL light indicated O2 sensors out. Both O2 sensors changed with Denso parts. Resonator pipe replaced due to crack. 
Scion xB in Wisconsin, United States
- Dec 2009
Dec 2009

98500 mi

US $1250
Replace catalytic converter 
Scion xB in Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 2015 - Nov 2016
Oct 2015

281000 mi

US $300
Wheel bearing - Rear 
Dec 2015

296000 mi

US $300
Knock sensor, plugs, belts 
Apr 2016

326000 mi

US $475
Left sway bar changed Cat converter replaced. 
May 2016

326500 mi

US $180
Battery light came on, drove home 135 miles from PA border to Phila. Changed alternator, cleaned battery posts. 
Scion xB in California, United States
May 2012 - Aug 2013
Jul 2012

107000 mi

US $1700
Replace clutch, and front Brakes 
Scion xB in Tennessee, United States
Jul 2011 - Jun 2015
Apr 2014

111300 mi

US $325
Drivers side rear wheel bearing. 
Dec 2014

125000 mi

US $240
Coil failure # 1 cyl 
Scion xB in British Columbia, Canada
Nov 2010 - Jul 2017
Jul 2011

80600 mi

C $60
All 4 power door lock motor lost power within a range of 3 months. Installed aftermarket door lock motors (actuators) and problem went away. 
Nov 2011

84940 mi

C $80
Rear driver side power door lock motor not working. Front power door motors went bad 6 months prior, those were replaced. Now replacing the rear left one. 
May 2015

116760 mi

C $1500
Wheel bearing noise, noise in 4th and 5th gear. Also changed clutch and moved to synthetic oil. Lowered suspension 1.5". 
Scion xB in California, United States
Oct 2009 - Mar 2018
Oct 2009

105000 mi
water pump replacement 
Feb 2011

132000 mi

US $1125
Rattle in clutch assembly - replace all parts in clutch except the clutch plate, which was resurfaced. 
Mar 2011

134000 mi

US $3400
tranmission was making grinding noise. replaced. 
Dec 2014

190000 mi
leaking drive train seal replacement, brakes front and back 
Sep 2015

199000 mi

US $2500
due to multiple check engine lights, needed to replace air flow sensor, O2 sensor, canister, fuel lines, and gas cap. 
Feb 2016

204700 mi

US $140
replaced control arm bushings 
May 2016

207000 mi

US $606
alternator replacement 
Scion xB in Maryland, United States
Oct 2010 - Jun 2022
Jun 2012

148000 mi

US $300
Failed ignition coil replaced. 
Dec 2013

164000 mi

US $1000
Catalytic converter replaced. Oxygen sensors replaced. 
Oct 2016

187300 mi

US $700
CEL was on and car was loud. Shop replaced the water pump, serpentine belt, alternator belt and gas cap. 
Scion xB in Pennsylvania, United States
Feb 2011 - Oct 2015
May 2014

218000 mi

US $100
Replaced original starter 
Jul 2014

221000 mi

US $80
Original muffler finally rusted out 
Scion xB in Georgia, United States
Jan 2011 - Apr 2017
Dec 2015

145000 mi

US $95
Coil pack went bad on cylinder 3. Replaced. Also new spark plugs. 
Jul 2016

153700 mi

US $100
Left rear wheel bearing assy. Started making noise. 
Nov 2016

159900 mi

US $60
Battery died could not be recharged. 2nd battery 

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2004 Scion xB 4dr Hatch

108-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Scion xB in Kansas, United States
Oct 2010 - Jul 2013
Jul 2011

153500 mi

US $300
Overheating - although thermostat was working correctly. Replaced fan and temp sensor. Ten days because of miscommunication. 
Scion xB in Massachusetts, United States
Jun 2008 - Aug 2018
Jun 2008

22500 mi

US $100
Replaced donut between exhaust manifold and down pipe. First and only repair! 
Sep 2011

45000 mi

US $156
Water pump was squelling badly, opened the hood and saw the water pump pully wobbling. Replaced water pump. 
May 2014

70100 mi

US $300
Failed State Inspection for Emission, replaced surge valve and carbon cannister 
Aug 2014

72100 mi

US $168
Wheel bearing block replaced on right rear wheel 
Scion xB in Oregon, United States
Oct 2010 - Apr 2016
Dec 2010

112000 mi

US $300
Check engine P0420. Just replaced catalytic converter only. 
Jun 2013

151000 mi
Radiator leaked and was replaced. Warranty replacement of hatch latch on back door. The latch had started to fail and I was looking to repair when the warranty letter came in the mail. Manna from heaven. ;-) 
Apr 2014

160800 mi

US $10
Loose ac belt. Mechanic tightened it. replaced a headlight. 
Sep 2014

171000 mi

US $160
Replaced power steering belt and other belt due to squeaking. 

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