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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%)

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2008 Scion xD electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (30%)

$100 - $499 (15%)

< $100 (45%)

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Chart based on 20 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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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

15000 mi Horn not working, steering wheel replaced. 
65000 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. 
108000 mi

US $50
Replaced drivers highbeam head light and passenger side lowbeam light 
99000 mi

US $800
replace alternator - 
39000 mi passenger side power window motor replaced 
8000 mi Odor from heating and cooling system. They just masked it. 
135658 mi

US $134
Blower fan replacement. Tried unsuccessfully to find burned out fuse. 
145000 mi

US $352
Replace starter 
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. 
43000 mi

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

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2008 Scion xD 4dr Hatch

128-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

92000 mi

US $1300
Headlights replaced as well. 
3000 mi Blown 12V outlet fuse while using tire inflater bought at BJ's.  
27000 mi Climate Control Dial Illumination LED shorted out. Repaired under warranty (part# 55902-52090).  
140000 mi

US $656
Alternator died. Was replaced. 
37800 mi

US $560
Replaced alternator. 
56000 mi

US $950
Also replaced valve assembly for tire pressure warning light on tire. 
59700 mi

US $25
One headlight went out. Took about 5 minutes to replace it. 
101000 mi

US $897
Alternator stopped providing charge. Car lost power steering & then refused to start. Battery wasn't holding enough power. 
41000 mi

US $1000
water pump leaking, alternator going out. both replaced. 
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. 

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2008 Scion xD Electrical Problems

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