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2008 Scion xD repairs by problem area

Engine (36%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (17%)

Suspension and Steering (4%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 84 repairs.
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2008 Scion xD repair cost distribution

$2500+ (1%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (21%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (42%)

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Chart based on 67 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Scion xD

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Scion xD in Pennsylvania, United States
May 2009 - Mar 2010
Jun 2009

43000 mi
i had a problem with the ac port, It was merely a shorted fuse. 

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2008 Scion xD 4dr Hatch

128-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Scion xD in Massachusetts, United States
Apr 2011 - Jun 2014
May 2011

71000 mi
A/C compressor was leaking onto passenger compartment floor. Repir involved straightening a "kinked hose" for the compressor.  
Jun 2011

73000 mi
Returned because A/C compressor started leaking onto passenger compartment floor AGAIN three weeks later. Repaired by "cleaning hose from compressor", but service stated that problem "might occur again". Stated that this was a "known problem." 
Mar 2012

86000 mi

US $50
ABS, parking brake, VSC lights all came on. Diagnosis code C0210 for right rear wheel speed circuit. Postponed repair due to cost ($750). 
Apr 2012

86500 mi
Follow-up on previous trip: ABS, VSC, and Brake lts that had been on went off near the end of March. They stayed off for several days, then, on a rainy, cold day they came on again. After a week or so of dry weather, they went off again. 
Scion xD in Ohio, United States
Apr 2009 - Sep 2012
Oct 2011

108800 mi

US $3500
Engine threw a connecting rod and punched 3 holes in the block Requiring the engine to be replaced. 
Scion xD in New York, United States
Jan 2009 - Jan 2015
Jun 2009

15000 mi
Horn not working, steering wheel replaced. 
Scion xD in New York, United States
Dec 2010 - Jun 2015
Jan 2011

51000 mi

US $665
Brake light & ABS light were both on, brakes were working but not ABS. After the car sat in the shop for a day, 'brake light" and "abs light" went off & and they were not able to find the problem. brake & abs lights came back on & abs stopped working on my way home from first trip to shop - took it back the next morning and they found that an abs sensor in driver side rear wheel was not working and they replaced it. 
Jan 2013

67500 mi

US $250
courtesy light left on 3 days; battery totally dead; diagnostic test said it wasn't charging enough and should be replaced; expected battery to last longer (purchased 10-2008), but Buffalo winters can be tough. 
Jan 2014

93000 mi
Both ABS & BRAKE light are "on" and ABS is not working. Dealer diagnosed problem as both rear wheel ABS sensors need replacement. Brakes in otherwise working order and safe to drive. 
Aug 2014

102000 mi

US $500
Parking brake "frozen", difficult to engage brake. 
Dec 2014

108000 mi

US $50
Replaced drivers highbeam head light and passenger side lowbeam light 
Scion xD in Florida, United States
Feb 2009 - Apr 2015
Jul 2014

106500 mi

US $936
Water pump was replaced 
Apr 2015

116000 mi

US $2300
Timing chain seal, Valve Cover Seal, Oil pan Seal were changed. The timing chain seal was leaking. The axle bearing was worn and leaking 
Scion xD in Texas, United States
Aug 2010 - Nov 2013
Mar 2013

54000 mi

US $150
Cracked radiator while trying to lift up car with jack, inadvertently unplugged high pressure line that led to A/C compressor while changing out radiator. A/C system had to be vacuumed and recharged with freon. 
Scion xD in Washington, United States
Nov 2010 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011

65000 mi

US $1395
water intrusion into the charcoal filter. Part broken but dealership would not cover. had to replace canister and downspout. TSB was issued but no recall. upgraded downspout required to insure problem would not repeat. Total BS 
Scion xD in California, United States
Nov 2010 - Jul 2016
Jun 2012

175000 mi

US $450
replaced both front axles, cv boots 
Scion xD in Connecticut, United States
Sep 2008 - Nov 2013
Sep 2009

19000 mi
seemed to use excessive oil, detailed in the tsb. fixed with a reflash 
Mar 2011

39000 mi
passenger side power window motor replaced rattle in drivers side dash over bumps 
Sep 2011

48000 mi

US $300
check engine light 02 sensor replaced 
Aug 2013

72000 mi

US $100
Noticed a whirring noise which was unfamiliar when leaving work one afternoon. Got it home, sure enough water pump was leaking. Did the repair myself with quality aftermarket part, saving thousands. Very labor intensive. Suprising..only 70k. 
Scion xD in Michigan, United States
Feb 2008 - Jun 2018
Jul 2008

8000 mi
Odor from heating and cooling system. They just masked it. Rattle - said it was glovebox stuff but it is not that. Need to go back. 
Oct 2008

12000 mi

US $45
Again, told it was the glove box - and they emptied glove box. 
May 2011

51000 mi

US $16
Wheel bearings in one of rear wheels. Part ordered; came in next day; less than one hour to repair. Very satisfied. 
Jan 2014

101500 mi

US $2000
Replace clutch and resurface flywheel Replace dip stick tube Tune up 
Jun 2016

128000 mi

US $1500
Second clutch replacement. 
Sep 2017

135658 mi

US $134
Blower fan replacement. Tried unsuccessfully to find burned out fuse. 
Jun 2018

145000 mi

US $352
Replace starter 
Scion xD in Texas, United States
Feb 2008 - Mar 2010
May 2009

15000 mi
The car was leaking water in by the passenger side. The drainage for the AC was plugged by road debris. The shop cleaned it out. 
Scion xD in Utah, United States
Feb 2008 - Aug 2018
Dec 2008

43000 mi

US $500
Tire pressure monitor computer went out and had to be replaced. 
Dec 2010

99000 mi

US $500
Bad/frozen ABS sensor and wiring for right rear wheel. Dealer replaced Wiring, ABS sensor, and Hub assembly. 
Aug 2011

116800 mi

US $100
A fuel injector was failing and causing an irregular misfire. Fuel injector was ordered and replaced. 
Scion xD in Wisconsin, United States
Mar 2008 - Oct 2016
Mar 2012

60000 mi

US $100
rear brakes were not engaging; unclear what adjustment was made 
Feb 2013

84700 mi

US $300
"VSC off" and check engine lights came on and driveability got very bad briefly. Scan showed misfire sin multiple cylinders. replaced crank position sensor 
Dec 2015

99000 mi

US $800
replace alternator - replace water pump - leaking and loud 

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2008 Scion xD 4dr Hatch

128-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Scion xD in Texas, United States
Feb 2018 - Sep 2019
Apr 2018

140000 mi

US $656
Alternator died. Was replaced. 
Scion xD in Florida, United States
Feb 2018 - May 2018
Mar 2018

101664 mi

US $90
Found 2 defective coil packs, replaced all 4 for good measure. Replaced the 4 spark plugs while at it. 
Scion xD in Maryland, United States
May 2011 - May 2012
Mar 2011

56000 mi

US $240
ABS & brake warning lights on. Took to local repair shop, said it was right rear speed sensor. Covered under extended warranty, but had to take it to a Toyota dealer to have it covered (though not what Toyota originally told me). Took to Toyota dealer for same ABS/brake light issue. Lights went off on drive to dealer, they could not find current code. No repair done. Had to pay for diagnostic b/c no repair need found under warranty. 
Scion xD in New York, United States
- Jan 2011
Oct 2007

3000 mi
The plastic panel above the brake peddle was not installed correctly and was hanging there with only once screw. Screwed it back in properly. Not impressed with "made in Toyota City, Japan" quality. Blown 12V outlet fuse while using tire inflater bought at BJ's.  
May 2009

25000 mi
Check Engine Light On. Code po171, air/fuel ratio, too lean.  
Jul 2009

27000 mi
Climate Control Dial Illumination LED shorted out. Repaired under warranty (part# 55902-52090).  
Mar 2010

33000 mi
Engine cranks but would not start. Repaired under warranty (Internal short. EG9015 recalibrate ECM & add EFI TSB. Low compression due to carbon in combuster chamber. Repaiered Per TSB #0032-09) 
Jan 2011

38000 mi

US $940
ABS and Brake light on. Lost ABS braking in the snow. Dealer and Toyota knows the problem, and parts back-ordered for more than a month. However, no recalls have been issued, even though its platform mate Yaris have been recalled TSB-012008 
Scion xD in Florida, United States
Jun 2010 - Jun 2011
Jul 2010

55000 mi
Since I purchased this car in July 2008, I had window problems 7 times. The same problem occurs over and over again. The dealer could not identify the problem, they just simply change fuses every time when it is happens. 
Scion xD in Tennessee, United States
Jun 2013 - Jul 2016
Dec 2013

51000 mi
Leak around seals above hatchback door led to water into cabin. 
Scion xD in Pennsylvania, United States
May 2010 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010

24000 mi
Replaced rear wheel speed sensors 
Scion xD in Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 2012 - Sep 2014
Aug 2013

111600 mi

US $350
Driver's side caliper froze causing pad to wear down all the way damaging rotor; repalced caliper's, pads and rotors on both driver's and passenger's wheels. 
Scion xD in North Carolina, United States
Apr 2015 - Sep 2018
Dec 2015

92000 mi

US $1300
I really only needed a gasket replaced for a weep at the timing inspection cover. i did preventative maintenance and had the water pump replaced as well as the timing chain idler and the required gaskets. Headlights replaced as well. 
Sep 2018

118000 mi
The Clear coat has begun to fail badly as far back as 3 years ago. It came on suddenly and Toyota corp has refused to do anything about it. 
Scion xD in Texas, United States
May 2009 - Dec 2016
Dec 2016

88000 mi
Engine light reported misfires. Independent repair shop reported no oil on dipstick & cleared errors. Took to Toyota where they found no issues & engine light never reappeared. 
Scion xD in Oregon, United States
Feb 2008 - Jun 2011
Jun 2010

30000 mi
 
Scion xD in Texas, United States
Feb 2008 - Sep 2019
Dec 2015

41000 mi

US $1000
water pump leaking, alternator going out. both replaced. 
Scion xD in Texas, United States
Feb 2008 - Jan 2014
Jan 2014

80000 mi

US $2000
Abs malfunction 
Scion xD in Ohio, United States
Feb 2008 - Sep 2021
Jan 2017

100300 mi

US $560
Replaced alternator. 
Scion xD in California, United States
Feb 2008 - Sep 2017
Nov 2011

59700 mi

US $25
One headlight went out. Took about 5 minutes to replace it. 
Sep 2012

70000 mi

US $900
Leaky water pump. Was leaking on fan belts, leading to squealing on startup. Had to take out entire engine to replace the pump. 
May 2014

101000 mi

US $897
Alternator stopped providing charge. Car lost power steering & then refused to start. Battery wasn't holding enough power. 
Dec 2015

129000 mi

US $200
Diagnose periodic minor rough idle. Shop cleaned mass air sensor and cleaned/optimized top engine. Problem still exists, but not an impedance to driving. 
Sep 2016

142000 mi

US $1100
Vibration while driving down the road, particularly around corners. Wheel bearings & hubs replaced. Problem fixed. 
Apr 2017

150500 mi

US $550
Check engine light on, engine suddenly running rough. One ignition coil was bad, causing engine to misfire. Replaced one coil and all 4 spark plugs. 
Sep 2017

158000 mi

US $400
Check engine light and poor performance. Had to replace all 4 fuel ignition coils, which solved the problem. Had dealer diagnose, and I fixed it myself. 
Scion xD in Utah, United States
Mar 2008 - Jun 2013
Jun 2012

45000 mi
leaking water pump replaced 
Scion xD in Texas, United States
May 2008 - Jun 2017
Nov 2014

96900 mi

US $50
Rear bearing out 
Scion xD in Ohio, United States
Sep 2009 - Aug 2017
Oct 2014

85700 mi

US $100
Had transmission fluid replaced to solve a minor issue 
Scion xD in Arizona, United States
May 2009 - Mar 2018
Jun 2009

12000 mi
the housing for the rear center seatbelt was defective upon purchase as a CPO car. 4!! trips to the dealer b4 i gave up n them and went to another dealer.They got it fixed correctly first shot. 
Aug 2012

39300 mi

US $22
Rubber trim @ bottom of the driver's window split and needed replacement. all the rubber seems to be drying out @ an accelerated pace. However I do live in Phoenix. 
Aug 2013

45800 mi

US $112
Had to replace the two rubber strips that runs down the roof. Both had turned into surface cracked sticky centered ruins 
Oct 2015

61500 mi

US $700
water pump leaked, repaired, then hose clamp retightened. I also had T Belt & tensioner done @ same time 
Scion xD in Florida, United States
Feb 2008 - Sep 2012
Mar 2009

32000 mi
Oil change place noticed small oil leak from timing chain cover. Toyota dealer added dye to detect at later date. Very good service from them.  
Scion xD in Washington, United States
Mar 2009 - Jul 2019
Nov 2015

110000 mi

US $400
Engine belts needed replaced. 
Feb 2017

130000 mi

US $400
fuel vapor reglator replacement 
Scion xD in Ohio, United States
Nov 2010 - Jun 2011
Dec 2010

56000 mi

US $950
ABS light was on. Replaced hub & bearing assembly and wiring for skid control.  Also replaced valve assembly for tire pressure warning light on tire. 

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