2004 Scion xB Scion xB 2004

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2004 Scion xB repairs by problem area

Engine (53%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (2%)

Chart based on 53 repairs.
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2004 Scion xB engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (7%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (59%)

< $100 (15%)

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Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

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. 

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2004 Scion xB 4dr Hatch

108-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD

239800 mi

US $200
Ignition key no longer worked. Ignition lock replaced. 
296000 mi

US $250
Plugs installed too long causing carbon buildup and misfire. Replace sparks plugs and had 21 point inspection completed. 
311500 mi

US $500
Exhaust warning light on. Replaced catalytic converter. 
220000 mi

US $100
CEL light indicated O2 sensors out. Both O2 sensors changed with Denso parts. Resonator pipe replaced due to crack. 
296000 mi

US $300
Knock sensor, plugs, belts 
326000 mi

US $475
Cat converter replaced. 
87000 mi

US $300
REPLACED CHARCOAL CANISTER AND PURGE VALVE. CHECK ENGINE WENT OUT FOR A WHILE BUT SOME MONTHS LATER WENT BACK ON AGAIN. I CAN GET IT PAST INSPECTION BUT IT IS ANNOYING THAT THE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM DOES NOT FUNCTION WITH CEL ON 
97500 mi

US $450
Leaking gas tank 
98500 mi

US $1250
Replace catalytic converter 
107000 mi

US $1700
Replace clutch, and front Brakes 
125000 mi

US $240
Coil failure # 1 cyl 
105000 mi water pump replacement 
199000 mi

US $2500
due to multiple check engine lights, needed to replace air flow sensor, O2 sensor, canister, fuel lines, and gas cap. 
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. 
221000 mi

US $80
Original muffler finally rusted out 
145000 mi

US $95
Coil pack went bad on cylinder 3. Replaced. Also new spark plugs. 

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2004 Scion xB 4dr Hatch

108-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

153500 mi

US $300
Overheating - although thermostat was working correctly. Replaced fan and temp sensor. Ten days because of miscommunication. 
22500 mi

US $100
Replaced donut between exhaust manifold and down pipe. First and only repair! 
45000 mi

US $156
Water pump was squelling badly, opened the hood and saw the water pump pully wobbling. Replaced water pump. 
70100 mi

US $300
Failed State Inspection for Emission, replaced surge valve and carbon cannister 
112000 mi

US $300
Check engine P0420. Just replaced catalytic converter only. 
151000 mi

US $375
Radiator leaked and was replaced. 
171000 mi

US $160
Replaced power steering belt and other belt due to squeaking. 

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2004 Scion xB Engine Problems

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