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Scion xB repairs by problem area
Engine (39%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (10%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (8%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 516 repairs.
Scion xB brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (38%)
< $100 (49%)
Chart based on 39 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 102100 mi US $125 |
Front rotors were severely warped replaced with new rotor,ceramic pads and replaced all the hardware including the slide bolts |
| 116000 mi US $100 |
Replace rear pads and rotors and caliper bracket bolts |
| 139000 mi US $225 |
Replaced front and rear rotors and pads |
2009 Scion xB
Engine not specified
| 60000 mi US $200 |
rear pads were worn because the pads were rusted in the caliper holder,the rotors were also replaced because of rust, the same repair was done at 45k. |
| 60000 mi US $100 |
rr abs sensor failed |
2009 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 84000 mi US $200 |
New rear rotors, pads and pins. |
| 8000 mi | ABS light and stability control lights came on. Technician found a wire that had grounded out under the dash that had caused a blown fuse. Wire was repaired and fuse replaced. |
2009 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 165000 mi US $120 |
Caliper pins on passenger side continue to stick so I replaced the passenger caliper and the rotor that was warped due to overheating. |
2008 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 24000 mi | Brake cable froze up causing rear disc caliper to seize upon rear disc in sub freezing weather. Replaced with 2009 brake cable. |
| 23100 mi | Traction control malfunction, lights came on, fuel was cut off, wheels locked up. I turned off Traction Control, drove it to the dealer. They couldn't find problem, recalibrated Sensor and it's been fine since. |
| 49800 mi US $50 |
Parking brake was partially stuck. It was adjusted. |
| 65000 mi | All indicator lights went on simultaneously and stayed on. TSB indicating loose/broken wire to the ABS system. I was told ABS might go out but that regular brakes would continue to work. ABS never went out. They replaced ABS hub and sensor wire. |
| 56000 mi US $800 |
Caliper slider froze up on rear wheels, burning the brake rotors |
| 58000 mi | The ABS sensor went out on left/front, shutting down ABS and anti-skid controls. Decided to not have repaired at this time due to cost (est. $600.00). Found out that dashboard display will NOT show ABS is out if it is out longer than a day! |
| 1000 mi | Parking brake cable had way too much play in it, making the handle very loose. |
| 87300 mi US $77 |
Right rear caliper was stuck, causing excessive wear on the brake pad, scoring the drum and necessitating the need to replace the rotors. |
2008 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 91760 mi | I bought the parts for a complete brake job from Toyota two years ago and did it in my shop. The car had sat outside for extended periods intermittent with winter driving. After two years the rear callipers were badly seized so I bought front and rear callipers and rotors, as well as pads from RockAuto.com. The brakes are fine now, and likely will remain so for another two years. |
| 105000 mi US $86 |
Sliding pin on caliper was stuck, causing brake pads to wear unevenly and quickly. Replaced rear brake pads & hardware. |
| 105900 mi | VSC,ABS,trac off,Brake lights came on dashboard after a light snowfall. Mechanic test drove, put the car on the lift and checked sensors - and the lights on the dashboard turned off. |
| 107000 mi | VSC,ABS,trac off,Brake lights came on dashboard again, after a heavy rain. Lights were on all weekend. Dropped car off Monday morning and lights were still on. When the mechanic started the car later, no lights were on so no repair attempted |
| 107200 mi | VSC,ABS,trac off,Brake lights came on dashboard again. Mechanic had car for a week- ordered 2 bearings with bad sensors. Could not get warehouse to send them another. They replaced some wiring and sent us home. |
| 110000 mi US $320 |
Replaced left rear wheel hub assembly Had rear left wiring harness replaced. Cost includes diagnosis fee and labor. |
| 130000 mi US $240 |
Caliper pins tend to stick in this car, causing rotors and brake pads to wear somewhat quickly. Had new rear brake pads and rotors put on. |
| 90000 mi US $600 |
Rear Brake pads, rotors, new calipers. |
| 158000 mi US $150 |
Replaced front brake rotors and pads. |
| 62000 mi US $475 |
Replaced 1 ABS module due to corrosion at contacts. The other was able to be cleaned |
2006.5 Scion xB 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 70000 mi US $45 |
Rear brake adjusters were not working. Freed adjusters and parking break. |
2006 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
103-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 58000 mi | Cam timing gear (VVT-i actuator) replaced under TSB EG003-07 |
| 166000 mi US $45 |
caliper slider pins seized. cleaned ok one and replaced rusted units. Replaced missing lubrication. |
2006 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
103-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 95300 mi US $125 |
Caliper replaced. |
| 116000 mi US $900 |
ABS module replaced with used one from parts network. $300 for used part, 500 or so for labor. From new estimated to cost $2500. Added synthetic oil change to this visit, ended up around 900 total. |
| 223000 mi US $276 |
Grinding noise coming from under vehicle when applying brakes. |
| 206000 mi US $490 |
Brakes making noise, most likely normal wear and tear. |
| 209000 mi US $2228 |
Front brake rotors were also replaced because they were to thin to go through another brake job. |
| 138500 mi US $1600 |
Back brakes installed incorrectly by previous mechanic |
2005 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
108-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 188000 mi | Visit for oil change and check brakes. They broke brake parts during disassemble. Had to replace Rear shoes, 1 brake cylinder. Shop paid cost to repair. |
| 151400 mi US $150 |
Replaced front rotor and pads |
| 80000 mi US $75 |
Front brake pads were replaced & rust removed |
2004 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
108-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 97000 mi US $500 |
Replace rear emergency brake cable Leaking rear brake line |
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