Scion xB Electrical and AC Problems and Repair Histories
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Scion xBs for which no Electrical and Air Conditioning problems have been reported are not displayed. So the Scion xB problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car Electrical and AC problem frequency.
For Scion xB Electrical and AC problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the Scion xB Electrical and Air Conditioning problems and repair histories that follow it.
Scion xB Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly 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 | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2009 | Scion xB | 21 xBs, 8.7 months of data per xB, average 39000 miles Small sample size. Join or 21 xBs, 8.7 months of data per xB, average 39000 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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| 2008 | Scion xB | 37 xBs, 9.9 months of data per xB, average 59400 miles 16 |
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| 2006 | Scion xB | 31 xBs, 10.3 months of data per xB, average 81300 miles Includes 2006.5s.11 |
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| 2005 | Scion xB | 26 xBs, 8.6 months of data per xB, average 103000 miles38 |
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| 2004 | Scion xB | 14 xBs, 9.8 months of data per xB, average 125700 miles Small sample size. Join or 14 xBs, 9.8 months of data per xB, average 125700 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2011 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Scion xB in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 0 | None, have not taken it in. Having intermittent issues with xB not starting/turning over. Dealership will not do anything until they can be shown problem. Usually turn key off, wait 30 secs and try again. | |
2009 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Scion xB in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 5000 | 0 | Driver side rear window didn't operate. Power plug-in found to be loose. |
| Jul | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Scion xB in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 35000 | 0 | A/C fresh/recirc switch didn't seem to be working. They were not able to duplicate the issue, so it was not repaired. |
| Mar | 2012 | 53000 | 0 | Recirc switch was still intermittent when I sold the car. It turned on and off, but it did not always actually change the airflow, if that makes sense. |
2009 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Scion xB in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 6000 | 0 | wiring harness replaced something related to the first problem |
| Mar | 2013 | 42000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Scion xB in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2007 | 1000 | 0 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 30000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Scion xB in Kentucky, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 45000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 45000 | 0 | Aux input for audio system failed |
| Scion xB in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 24000 | 0 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 51000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Scion xB in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 24000 | 0 | air conditioning repeatedly lost cooling gas. |
| Mar | 2013 | 43000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Scion xB in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 20000 | 0 | Plugged evaporator drain hose |
| Jun | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006.5 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
103-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Scion xB in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 59000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 61000 | 253 | Alternator Bearing went out - shop installed new alternator. |
| Mar | 2013 | 127000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
103-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Scion xB in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 34000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 67700 | 80 | Replace Blower Resistor for Heater/AC Fan |
| Mar | 2013 | 69000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Scion xB in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 63000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 64000 | 0 | Bad horn relay. |
| Mar | 2011 | 85000 | 0 | Door-open switch lost its ground, so the tone for lights on, keys in car and door is open did not work. Drained battery twice. |
| Jul | 2011 | 88700 | 0 | AC clutch went out. |
| Mar | 2013 | 114000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Scion xB in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 24000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2007 | 27000 | 0 | Radio stations advance/tune when not being touched. Happens mostly while car is warming up (either at standstill or whiel moving). Dealer could not duplicate because car had been driven and warmed. |
| Jan | 2008 | 32000 | 0 | Did research of TSBs for Scion and found issue relating to radio changing stations by itself. Brought to dealer who ordered new radio and replaced. Problem resolved |
| Feb | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
103-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Scion xB in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 141000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 163000 | 800 | Ac evaporation system leak replaced ac evaporation |
| Scion xB in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 73000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 84000 | 0 | All 4 door actuators replaced under extended warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 91000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
108-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Scion xB in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 76000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 76000 | 600 | A/C compressor leaks freon out the front shaft seal. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Scion xB in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 46000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 59700 | 6 | License plate lights: removal of lenses resulted in broken-off screw and broken mounting bezel. Repaired with homemade solution rather than replace an expensive painted bezel. |
| Sep | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Scion xB in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 69000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 77000 | 0 | Left rear door lock actuator intermittent, would mostly unlock and not lock. Opened door panel and disconnected actuator, replacement about $100 or so, decided to live with it, so now I have a manual lock without having to worry. |
| Mar | 2013 | 87000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
108-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Scion xB in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 65000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 68000 | 0 | Air condition quit cooling (2nd time). Charge & fuses okay. Occurred after car wash. Suspect computer locks out compressor upon belt slip. Dealer quoted $1500 compressor replacement, but factory reset of computer restored. |
| Sep | 2012 | 70000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Scion xB in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 39000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 109000 | 0 | O rings had to be replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 120000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
108-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Scion xB in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 65100 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 80600 | 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 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 107260 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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