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Scion xB repairs by problem area
Engine (39%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (10%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (8%)
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- 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 516 repairs.
Scion xB transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (17%)
$500 - $999 (24%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (34%)
Chart based on 29 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 196000 mi | It was not repaired. Transmission died and needed replacing. |
2009 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 118000 mi US $600 |
car would not remain in 5th gear. had to hold it there to use fifth. pulled tranny, replaced cog for 5th gear. |
2009 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 111000 mi | Transmission slipping in and out of reverse. Symptom only occurred in reverse. |
| 163000 mi US $300 |
There are 2 sensors in the transmission that needed to be replaced, car was jerking and traction light was flashing. Very first time in 9 years that I had to have the car repaired except for regular maintenance. |
2008 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 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. |
| 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
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 130000 mi US $600 |
Rebooted CV joints. |
| 180000 mi US $3200 |
Transmission needed to be rebuilt and have damaged parts replaced. |
| 133000 mi US $540 |
Leaking axle. Replaced a second time. |
| 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. |
| 57000 mi | drive shaft bearing |
2006.5 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
103-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 131000 mi US $250 |
Transmission Coolant line broke - replaced |
2006 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
103-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 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. |
| 118900 mi US $750 |
clutch replaced due to high torque slippage. |
| 77000 mi US $300 |
CV Joint needed to be repaired |
| 220000 mi US $35 |
Cable links |
2005 Scion xB
Engine not specified
| 176000 mi US $2400 |
it had bad sound wile driving |
2005 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
108-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 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... |
| 230000 mi US $338 |
cv knuckle failed dealer had me back on the road in 4 hours Des Moines Toyota is the real deal! |
| 111800 mi US $42 |
Flywheel was improperly machined at aamco during clutch installation, resulting in the formation of a hot spot. Replaced with a remanufactured flywheel. |
| 171000 mi US $850 |
Loud intolerable noise coming from transmission & clutch assembly. Had manual transmission overhauled, new main bearings installed. Had clutch, pressure plate, and throw out bearing replaced. |
2004 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
108-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 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. |
| 190000 mi | leaking drive train seal replacement, brakes front and back |
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