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Scion xB Reliability by Model Generation

Results are for year ending June 30, 2018. Only successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
Year and Model % of Average Repair Frequency  
2004 - 2006 Scion xB Reliability by Generation2004 - 2006 Scion xB
26% Best 83% Worst
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Scion xB

Scion xB Reliability And Durability: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2015 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
best thing- the 2015 XB is radted one of the most reliable cars for that model year. full 2015 Scion xB review
2011 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Previous experience with Toyota indicates reliability to be well above average. And that has proven out over the first 15 months of ownership. full 2011 Scion xB review
2011 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Bullet proof. They use the 2.4 engine that has been extremely reliable in all Toyotas. full 2011 Scion xB review
2010 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Made by Toyota, who basically wrote the book on reliability. full 2010 Scion xB review
2010 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Car seems built to last and never has any problems full 2010 Scion xB review
2008 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
The 2.4L engine has been built for a long time, and I expect a good long life from this vehicle. full 2008 Scion xB review
2008 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Since owning my xB2 for 2 1/2 years the only reason I have needed to lift the Hood was to install a K&N Air Filter. Flawless reliability for 13K miles full 2008 Scion xB review
2008 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The xB appears to be well built and its fit and finish are well above other cars in this class, such as the Chevrolet HHR. The interior is quieter as well. Being a Toyota product, I expect it to be reliable. full 2008 Scion xB review
2008 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Runs like a champ no extra service ever needed for it so far I knew this going in since it is a Toyota full 2008 Scion xB review
2008 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Has the Toyota reliability full 2008 Scion xB review