| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Expensive Scion xD repairs by problem area
Engine (62%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 13 repairs.
Scion xD repair cost distribution
$2500+ (14%)
$1000 - $2499 (86%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 7 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
| 106500 mi US $936 |
Water pump was replaced |
| 116000 mi US $2300 |
Timing chain seal, Valve Cover Seal, Oil pan Seal were changed. The timing chain seal was leaking. The axle bearing was worn and leaking |
| 108800 mi US $3500 |
Engine threw a connecting rod and punched 3 holes in the block Requiring the engine to be replaced. |
| 65700 mi US $2000 |
Replace clutch and resurface flywheel Replace dip stick tube Tune up |
| 128000 mi US $1500 |
Second clutch replacement. |
| 135658 mi US $134 |
Blower fan replacement. Tried unsuccessfully to find burned out fuse. |
| 145000 mi US $352 |
Replace starter |
| 65000 mi US $1395 |
water intrusion into the charcoal filter. Part broken but dealership would not cover. had to replace canister and downspout. TSB was issued but no recall. upgraded downspout required to insure problem would not repeat. Total BS |
2008 Scion xD 4dr Hatch
128-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 70000 mi US $900 |
Leaky water pump. Was leaking on fan belts, leading to squealing on startup. Had to take out entire engine to replace the pump. |
| 101000 mi US $897 |
Alternator stopped providing charge. Car lost power steering & then refused to start. Battery wasn't holding enough power. |
| 129000 mi US $200 |
Diagnose periodic minor rough idle. Shop cleaned mass air sensor and cleaned/optimized top engine. Problem still exists, but not an impedance to driving. |
| 142000 mi US $1100 |
Vibration while driving down the road, particularly around corners. Wheel bearings & hubs replaced. Problem fixed. |
| 150500 mi US $550 |
Check engine light on, engine suddenly running rough. One ignition coil was bad, causing engine to misfire. Replaced one coil and all 4 spark plugs. |
| 158000 mi US $400 |
Check engine light and poor performance. Had to replace all 4 fuel ignition coils, which solved the problem. Had dealer diagnose, and I fixed it myself. |
| 92000 mi US $1300 |
I really only needed a gasket replaced for a weep at the timing inspection cover. i did preventative maintenance and had the water pump replaced as well as the timing chain idler and the required gaskets. Headlights replaced as well. |
| 80000 mi US $2000 |
Abs malfunction |
| 41000 mi US $1000 |
water pump leaking, alternator going out. both replaced. |
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