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Scion xD repairs by problem area

Engine (36%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (16%)

Suspension and Steering (3%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (3%)

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Scion xD body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (11%)

< $100 (89%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Scion xD 4dr Hatch

128-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

71000 mi A/C compressor was leaking onto passenger compartment floor. Repir involved straightening a "kinked hose" for the compressor.  
73000 mi Returned because A/C compressor started leaking onto passenger compartment floor AGAIN three weeks later. Repaired by "cleaning hose from compressor", but service stated that problem "might occur again". Stated that this was a "known problem." 
8000 mi Rattle - said it was glovebox stuff but it is not that. Need to go back. 
39000 mi rattle in drivers side dash over bumps 

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2008 Scion xD 4dr Hatch

128-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

118000 mi The Clear coat has begun to fail badly as far back as 3 years ago. It came on suddenly and Toyota corp has refused to do anything about it. 
12000 mi the housing for the rear center seatbelt was defective upon purchase as a CPO car. 4!! trips to the dealer b4 i gave up n them and went to another dealer.They got it fixed correctly first shot. 
39300 mi

US $22
Rubber trim @ bottom of the driver's window split and needed replacement. all the rubber seems to be drying out @ an accelerated pace. However I do live in Phoenix. 
45800 mi

US $112
Had to replace the two rubber strips that runs down the roof. Both had turned into surface cracked sticky centered ruins 
51000 mi Leak around seals above hatchback door led to water into cabin. 

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Scion xD Body Problems

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