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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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Chart based on 516 repairs.
Scion xB suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (49%)
< $100 (35%)
Chart based on 49 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
| 149000 mi US $700 |
Front struts and rear shocks and sway bar links |
2010 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 51000 mi US $50 |
Swaybar links were clanging and replaced. |
2009 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 104000 mi US $713 |
Warning light and air bag light was coming on, so diagnostics indicated corrosion on speed sensor. Hub and bearing was replaced. |
2008 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 140800 mi US $440 |
Left rear wheel bearings went. Been making noise for a few months RIGHT after new tires installed. I thought I had a bad tire. Left rear hub assembly needed to be replaced. Toyota apparently has a National back-order right now. used Moog |
2008 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 10000 mi | Replaced intermediate steering bar. Took 3 trips over 1 year to convince dealer. Dealer ordered part. Installed on 4th trip. Problem solved |
| 15000 mi | A binding/creaking sound on left front side when making a tight turn. Sound was coming from strut plate. Replaced both front strut plates. No more noise. |
| 42000 mi | Roaring noise in rear end, replaced left rear wheel bearing and hub. |
| 103000 mi | Electric steering ECM failed. Could barely turn steering wheel while driving. Very unsafe situation! Toyota had a TSB on issue but would not help. The dealer did at least discount the repair from $875 to $535 as a goodwill gesture. |
| 145000 mi US $180 |
Passenger rear wheel bearing replaced due to excessive noise |
| 98000 mi US $1700 |
both rear hubs were making growling noises and had to be replaced |
2006.5 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
103-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 28000 mi US $2000 |
Replace both front wheel bearings. |
2006 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
103-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 34000 mi | Front drivers-side wheel "groans" when turning sharp left. Dealer unable to duplicate. Sound occurs once almost every day. |
| 217000 mi US $100 |
Rear bushings. |
| 102000 mi US $300 |
Ball joint making noise and need to be replaced. So replaced both driver and passenger lower control arms since ball joints are not replaceable. |
| 130800 mi US $300 |
shocks and struts worn out |
| 150000 mi US $200 |
struts and shocks replaced to correct severe ride degradation |
2006 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
103-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 138500 mi US $1600 |
Replace shocks and struts |
| 226000 mi US $355 |
Replaced left front wheel bearing |
| 38000 mi US $160 |
Rear shocks were replaced and drivers side rear wheel bearing unit was replaced. Apparently the wheel bearings are known to go out prematurely. Repair was very easy and total cost of parts was $ 160. Had to replace tire due to uneven wear from this. |
| 165000 mi | Both lower control arm bushings were shot. Replaced entire control arm assembly on both sides. |
| 256000 mi US $190 |
replaced both rear wheel bearings and shocks (wear and tear items). Not hard, just took little longer because rear wheel bearing hub assemblies were rusted in place. |
| 206000 mi | Right front wheel bearing failed. |
| 195000 mi | Right front wheel bearing failed again five months later. Lifetime warranty. |
2005 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
108-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 147000 mi US $240 |
Replaced shocks, struts, and strut mounts |
| 69000 mi US $200 |
Leaky front strut. Had to replace both front struts as a result. Also replaced the front stabilizer links. |
| 105300 mi US $104 |
Blown strut, worn strut, driver and passenger side respectively. Replaced struts with kyb excel-G. |
| 165000 mi US $30 |
Worn link bushings replaced with Autozone parts. |
| 42000 mi US $350 |
Right front wheel bearing replaced |
| 78000 mi US $200 |
front passenger side wheel bearing replacement done by a decent mechanic not by the dealership |
| 90000 mi US $200 |
passenger side front strut replacement by my crack pot mechanic |
| 119000 mi | I need to replace the driver side front wheel bearing and the engine mounts. I am experiencing horrible wheel hop/weird noise under the hood during hard take offs. napa clutch is still doing great |
| 192300 mi | Rear Shocks |
| 164000 mi | When I had the tires rotated I was informed the rear tires were feathering. I found the shock bushings were worn and compressed. Monroe sent new replacement shocks free under warranty. Replaced them myself. |
2005 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
108-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 120000 mi US $250 |
drivers side wheel bearing replaced |
| 44000 mi US $230 |
Right front wheel bearing failed early. |
| 42000 mi US $200 |
Worn front sway bar end-links and bushings replaced. |
| 64000 mi US $840 |
Replaced Stabilizer Bar Control Links |
| 94000 mi US $600 |
Worn bushing replaced |
| 103800 mi | Front right bearing had to be replaced. |
| 178000 mi US $350 |
RIGHT REAR WHEEL BEARING STARTED HIGH PITCH SOUND. REPLACED BOTH REAR HUBS, ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS. |
| 259000 mi | declined wheel bearing repair |
| 259000 mi | wheel bearings, |
| 118000 mi US $200 |
Wheel bearings tend to go quick on these cars...doesn't help when your car is lowered w 18s lol. You can find the cheap and brand new for 20$ on ebay |
2004 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
108-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 153700 mi US $100 |
Left rear wheel bearing assy. Started making noise. |
| 116760 mi C $1500 |
Wheel bearing noise, noise in 4th and 5th gear. Also changed clutch and moved to synthetic oil. Lowered suspension 1.5". |
| 111300 mi US $325 |
Drivers side rear wheel bearing. |
| 326000 mi US $475 |
Left sway bar changed |
| 204700 mi US $140 |
replaced control arm bushings |
| 97000 mi US $500 |
Shot passenger rear hub |
| 95000 mi US $25 |
Strut link bushings deteriorated due to age; replaced. |
2004 Scion xB 4dr Hatch
108-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 72100 mi US $168 |
Wheel bearing block replaced on right rear wheel |
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