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Expensive Scion xB repairs by problem area
Engine (45%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (23%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (10%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 31 repairs.
Scion xB repair cost distribution
$2500+ (27%)
$1000 - $2499 (73%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 34100 mi C $3200 |
bent rad support caused by dealer handling or from a test drive, either wat it was not me. no warranty. seems the dealer likes the words impact and refuses to cover it. |
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. |
2008 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 180000 mi US $3200 |
Transmission needed to be rebuilt and have damaged parts replaced. |
| 98000 mi US $1700 |
both rear hubs were making growling noises and had to be replaced |
| 150000 mi US $683 |
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 |
2006.5 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
103-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 119000 mi US $1500 |
New compressor and new condenser |
2006.5 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
103-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 6000 mi US $2000 |
Replace both front wheel bearings. |
2006 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
103-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 94000 mi US $1000 |
replaced broken compressor, then re-charged system |
| 101000 mi US $115 |
replaced ignition coil #2 after check engine light and rough idle. found all ignition coils leaking fluid. |
| 118900 mi US $750 |
clutch replaced due to high torque slippage. |
| 150000 mi US $200 |
struts and shocks replaced to correct severe ride degradation |
| 173700 mi US $350 |
suction hose for a/c replaced due to leakage |
| 177000 mi US $1400 |
a/c compressor failure at 177,400 miles |
| 70000 mi US $1060 |
Clutch assembly replaced. The clutch lining itself had not worn out, but other components in the clutch assembly had failed, causing the clutch to chatter severely. |
2006 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
103-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 138500 mi US $1600 |
Replace shocks and struts Ac belt noisy Back brakes installed incorrectly by previous mechanic |
| 206000 mi US $490 |
Brakes making noise, most likely normal wear and tear. |
| 209000 mi US $2228 |
A vibration was being felt through out the entire car. The dealer inspected and found the engine mounts had, or were about to fail. Front brake rotors were also replaced because they were to thin to go through another brake job. |
| 90500 mi US $350 |
Replace mass airflow sensor |
| 139000 mi US $1000 |
Fuel filler neck and Evap canister leak |
| 176000 mi US $2400 |
it had bad sound wile driving |
2005 Scion xB
Engine not specified
| 136000 mi US $1200 |
Fuel Intake-couldnt get fuel to go into the gas tank! |
2005 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
108-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 78000 mi US $200 |
front passenger side wheel bearing replacement done by a decent mechanic not by the dealership |
| 90000 mi US $200 |
passenger side front strut replacement by my crack pot mechanic |
| 127000 mi US $130 |
Bolts holding lower driver side engine mount sheared off, one bolt broke off in the hole, the other two stripped out had to drill out and retap the holes to a bigger gauge and finer thread Bolts holding lower driver side engine mount sheared off, one bolt broke off in the hole, the other two stripped out had to drill out and retap the holes to a bigger gauge and finer thread |
| 148000 mi US $1400 |
Transmission blew a seal needs to be replaced plus the engine mounts were replaced as well and the clutch too since we were right there, machined the flywheel. |
| 180000 mi US $600 |
my fourth clutch exploded with only 30,000 miles put on it. something about the splines on the pressure plate... |
| 216000 mi US $340 |
muffler flange came loose but was repairable. ignition coil went out on way to the mechanic lol coincidence. engine was burning 2 quarts of oil between oil changes did a engine flush and switched to 10w30 hopefully that will slow the burn. |
| 230000 mi US $338 |
cv knuckle failed dealer had me back on the road in 4 hours Des Moines Toyota is the real deal! |
| 245800 mi US $120 |
rear passenger power window motor burnt out and needed to be replaced. |
| 257000 mi US $550 |
i got the lucky water pump and alternator since they lasted this long. the water pump bearing started to make grinding noises so I knew it was going to go out. the alternator died four days later lol. |
| 286000 mi US $740 |
Exhsust gasket on header flange wore out and melted my shifter cable so that it became stuck in first gear |
| 404000 mi US $1950 |
Cracked head; replaced with one purchased from Amazon.com replaced clogged catalytic converter; purchased at Amazon.com |
| 422000 mi US $375 |
Air Conditioner compressor failed; also changed spark plugs. |
| 384300 mi US $250 |
Starter failed. Towed to shop and starteR replaced. |
| 42000 mi US $350 |
Right front wheel bearing replaced |
| 106000 mi US $1900 |
Exhaust system. cat back |
| 120000 mi US $400 |
Check engine light went on, and was determined to be both a oxygen sensor and bad gas cap. |
| 137000 mi US $165 |
Evaporative system error. Still not fixed. Check engine light came on again. |
| 138400 mi US $800 |
Charcoal canister was not functioning and set off the engine light. Replaced part. |
2005 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
108-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 160000 mi US $3500 |
Fried #2 piston do to lean conditions reported by IAC Valve. |
2004 Scion xB
Engine not specified
| 90000 mi US $4300 |
The check engine light came on when the overheating light came on causing a blown head gasket. |
2004 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
108-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 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". |
| 107000 mi US $1700 |
Replace clutch, and front Brakes |
| 98500 mi US $1250 |
Replace catalytic converter |
| 132000 mi US $1125 |
Rattle in clutch assembly - replace all parts in clutch except the clutch plate, which was resurfaced. |
| 134000 mi US $3400 |
tranmission was making grinding noise. replaced. |
| 199000 mi US $2500 |
due to multiple check engine lights, needed to replace air flow sensor, O2 sensor, canister, fuel lines, and gas cap. |
| 204700 mi US $140 |
replaced control arm bushings |
| 207000 mi US $606 |
alternator replacement |
| 148000 mi US $300 |
Failed ignition coil replaced. |
| 164000 mi US $1000 |
Catalytic converter replaced. Oxygen sensors replaced. |
| 187300 mi US $700 |
CEL was on and car was loud. Shop replaced the water pump, serpentine belt, alternator belt and gas cap. |
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