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Chart based on 11 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
101000 mi
US $1000
Clutch went bad, it was impossible to shift into gear. Gear grinding even with the clutch down.
13000 mi
When first bought, car on a driveway with minimum drainage slope did not move when in 1st and with parking brake off (suggested solution from dealer for problem with parking brake not releasing completely). NOW it rolls back, stops, rolls again, etc.
29000 mi
US $52
Clutch appears to be slipping in 3-5 gears, especially going up hill. Dealer could not detect, and did not inspect clutch. Dealer said tires tread gone and that was the slipping. Latter may be true, but I KNOW what a clutch slips is vs. a tire slip.
109000 mi
US $215
Left Side axle seal leaking. Removed axle and replaced seal. re-installed axle etc. Dealer stated it was a SLIGHT leak that could wait if needed. I drive minimum 92 miles/day, so i had it fixed.
both front axles need replacing. One of the boots was ripped open the other was just completely leaking. The front end made noises when turning the wheel the it should not have been making
47000 mi
While washing the car, noticed a large amount of built up grease behind the passenger brake rotor backing plate. Took it to the dealership, found that the CV Boot had a tear. CV Boot replaced under warranty.
57000 mi
drive shaft bearing
180000 mi
US $3200
Transmission needed to be rebuilt and have damaged parts replaced.
56000 mi
Low speed whining noise increasing over time, dealership stated it was a transaxle problem and should be replaced at a cost of $4000.
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