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Scion xB

Scion xB Reliability

Want to more clearly know what the difference in reliability will be if you buy a Scion xB rather than another vehicle? Concerned about your chances of getting a lemon?

TrueDelta provides this information in the form of "times in the shop" stats that make the actual repair rates clear and, in the future, "lemon-odds."

The latest Car Reliability Survey (CRS) results include Scion xB reliability information based on owner experiences through June 30, 2009:

Successful Repair Trips per Year (per 100 vehicles)
YearMakeModel

Trips / Year
per 100

TS Cars
Mon/Car
Av Odo
2009ScionxB*

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 15
5.3
6200
2008ScionxB

21

Fewest         Most

38
8.9
16900
2006ScionxB

24

Fewest         Most

30
6.6
28200
2005ScionxB*

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 17
7.6
54800
 

To see how the Scion xB's reliability compares to that of competing car models, and for a table key, click here. New results quarterly.

To provide comprehensive results, TrueDelta needs reliability data on all cars--not just the Scion xB--from people like you. To encourage participation, those who help provide the data receive free access to the site's car reliability information. Find out the details.

Scion xB Repair Histories

To supplement our Vehicle Reliability Survey, TrueDelta collects Scion xB repair histories, a list of all the repairs that have been performed on a vehicle. With these, no minimum sample is required and owners can report repairs that occurred before joining.

Individual responses to both the Vehicle Reliability Survey and the Vehicle Repair History Survey are posted here:

Scion xB Repair Histories

Think you might have a lemon, and want to see if other owners are having similar problems? Then this is the place to check.

Scion xB Extended Warranty

Concerned about the Scion xB's reliability? Considering an extended warranty? Warranty Direct is a 26-year-old company with nearly 2 million contracts sold and over $500 million in paid claims.

Like insurance, extended warranties are best bought to limit downside risk, and from a company that is almost certain to remain in business. While for most people extended warranties will not pay off, for some they will pay for themselves many times over.

If you are unsure about the Scion xB's reliability, or simply want the peace of mind afforded by an extended warranty, you can click here to purchase one from Warranty Direct.

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Scion xB MSRP and Invoice Prices

Whether comparing two vehicles or just pricing one, you can forget about digging through trim lines, option packages, prerequisites, and the like one by one -- the TrueDelta algorithm uniquely figures these out for you in one swift pass. Results include both MSRP and invoice prices for the Scion xB. Price the Scion xB.

Scion xB Price Comparisons

Want quick, thorough MSRP (sticker price) and dealer invoice comparisons between the Scion xB and another car, both similarly equipped to your specifications? Choose one of the most frequently performed Scion xB price comparisons from the list in the sidebar.

If the comparison you are interested in is not listed, go here:
Price compare the Scion xB.

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Scion xB Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are actually charging? Requesting free, no obligation dealer price quotes through PriceQuotes.com (sidebar) helps support TrueDelta while getting you a great price on a new car.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll promptly receive price quotes from local approved dealers.

Scion xB Gas Mileage

Everyone knows that government estimates often aren't indicative of the Scion xB's gas mileage in the real-world.

In response, TrueDelta began collecting gas mileage data from owners of the Scion xB, with the intent of providing real-world gas mileage estimates customized to how and where you drive.

Scion xB Real-World Gas Mileage

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"Why (Not) the Scion xB?" Reviews

For car buyers' reasons for buying a xB--or not--click here.

Want another perspective? Since 1999, Michael Karesh, the developer of TrueDelta, has contributed reviews to Epinions, where he is one of two people who oversee the autos section.

Michael's most recent Scion xB review.

Note: The older the review, the more likely it has become outdated owing to more recently introduced competitors.

Scion xB Tire Reviews

The Tire Rack offers the Internet's most extensive collection of Scion xB tire reviews, tire survey results, and tire tests. To see which tires are available for the Scion xB--or for your car--and go from there to Tire Rack's comprehensive information, use the tool in the sidebar.

The Tire Rack can be especially useful as a source of winter tires, which I have strongly recommended ever since buying a set for my car. If you're unhappy with your car's handling and braking on snow and ice, you probably just need proper winter tires, not a new car.

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Scion xB Forums (TrueDelta partners)

These forums have helped make our results possible. For discussions of the xB by owners, visit:

NewScionxB.com -- Scion xB forum

scionZONE.com -- Scion xB forum

2006 Scion xB Specifications

Body4-door Hatch
Wheelbase98.4
Length155.3
Width66.5
Height64.8
Curb Weight2415
Fuel Capacity11.9
R1 Headroom46.1
R1 Shoulder Room48.6
R1 Hip Room50.6
R1 Legroom45.3
R2 Headroom45.7
R2 Shoulder Room50.0
R2 Hip Room50.6
R2 Legroom38.0
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.2
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.4
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2006 Scion xB 4-door Hatch
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability

TrimBase
Standard Engine 1.5L I4
DOHC-4v
HP: 103@6000
TQ: 101@4200
Standard Transmission5-speed manual
Optional Transmission(s)4-speed automatic
Standard DrivetrainFWD
Standard Tires185/60R15 tires
Standard AudioPioneer audio system, 160W, 6 speakers
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