2008 Scion xB Scion xB 2008

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2008 Scion xB repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (14%)

Suspension and Steering (5%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)

Other (9%)

Chart based on 132 repairs.
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2008 Scion xB other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (21%)

< $100 (79%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Scion xB 4dr Hatch

158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

13000 mi Water dispenser for back windshield wiper now drips more than it sprays, as it had done correctly when first purchased. Told they tried to clean with pin and then that is was within specs to drip. 

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2008 Scion xB 4dr Hatch

158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

62000 mi

US $40
Under carriage splash shield became detached, 
45608 mi

US $126
Dealership fixed both warrantied front wheel bearings. Replaced burnt light bulbs. Had to drill out rear license plate bolts and retap($105.00 1 hour!?). 
46327 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. 
33000 mi

US $238
Cracked Windshield. Gravel Truck launched a rock into it. Scion xB windshield is fairly vertical, huge and an easy target. Less than a month later, got another rock hit, but it hasn't espanded to a full on crack, yet. Used outside company. 
10000 mi Cowl hatch over Brake reservoir would not remain closed. Dealer ordered part, received defective, reordered. Left cowl unit must be replaced with hatch. Part received not installed, owner must schedule time. 
25500 mi Stress crack in windshield, passengers side, starting from under trim at top, approx 10" long. Dealer said Toyota will replace it. Windshield now on order. Windshield replaced under original warranty by dealer. Mileage 24K. Stress crack in windshield, passengers side, starting from under trim at top, approx 10" long. Dealer said Toyota will replace it. Windshield now on order. 
6000 mi

US $12
The plastic tire guard came loose from the body and was reattached. 
41000 mi

US $36
engine under cover 
64000 mi

US $245
Windshield cracked severely. No apparent cause. Windshield replaced. 

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2008 Scion xB Other Problems

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