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2008 Scion xB repairs by problem area
Engine (31%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (14%)
Suspension and Steering (5%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)
Other (9%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 132 repairs.
2008 Scion xB electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (56%)
Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 100500 mi US $276 |
TPSS light has been on. Sensor in one tire fell apart (or possibly was broke by the previous garage that changed tires) Sensor was replaced and system was recalibrated. |
| 45000 mi | Aux input for audio system failed Aux input for audio system failed |
| 40000 mi | Heated seats installed at delivery by independent shop. Shop found a loose ground wire and repaired under warranty. |
| 24000 mi | Dealer thought that the dash light dimmer switch was broken. Ordered part and gave me a loaner. Turns out they were just fuses. Fuses replaced and car is fine. |
| 57000 mi US $165 |
Battery wouldn't hold a charge, so it was replaced. I managed to roll start it backing out of our driveway. |
| 1000 mi | Problems with loss of signal with Satellite radio. Strange burning brake smell when car is in Reverse as well as idling in traffic. Happens when heater is on in the car. |
2008 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 182217 mi US $600 |
Air bag passengers sensor failed and seatbelt tensioner |
| 96100 mi C $500 |
Passenger side airbag after a two-year wait for the part. |
| 97000 mi US $300 |
Leak in gasket allowing coolant to escape. Gasket replaced. |
| 136000 mi US $80 |
Recharged the AC system for fist time since new. A/C was struggling little bit when idling and when it was very hot outside. |
| 160000 mi US $180 |
Change alternator |
| 120000 mi US $50 |
Replaced AUX input plug. |
| 105000 mi US $86 |
Original battery died and was replaced |
| 76500 mi US $300 |
Replace Alternator |
| 24000 mi | air conditioning repeatedly lost cooling gas. |
| 20000 mi | Plugged evaporator drain hose |
| 38000 mi US $250 |
AC hose to compressor shifted to right and hit pulley causing wear to hose and finally a leak. This car was never hit so my mechanic is at a loss for a causal explanation. |
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