repaired · 2021 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2008 Scion XBProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 339 owner complaints about the 2008 Scion XB, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-741 the manufacturer reports only 65% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 30, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 Scion XB has problems
339 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
132Air bags16 crash/fire/injury
45Visibility2 crash/fire/injury
37Steering1 crash/fire/injury
35Engine1 crash/fire/injury
34Electrical system8 crash/fire/injury
20Service brakes, hydraulic
20Electronic stability control (ESC)
16Service brakes
15Vehicle speed control
6316 other systems7 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 132 | 16 |
| Visibility | 45 | 2 |
| Steering | 37 | 1 |
| Engine | 35 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 34 | 8 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 20 | 3 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 20 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 16 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 15 | 5 |
| 16 other systems | 63 | 7 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2008 Scion XB recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2021 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2021 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2015 Q1
Visibility: power window devices and controls
Risk. If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.
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Other: labels
Risk. A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Other: labels
Risk. INCORRECT LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING OVERLOADED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Hood: hinge and attachments
Risk. DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, THIS COULD OBSTRUCT THE VIEW OF THE DRIVER POSSIBLY CAUSE THE HOOD TO STRIKE THE ROOF OR THE WINDSHIELD INCREASING THE RISK OF A…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Scion.
Mileage at failure
When do air bags problems start?
85kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 24 air bags complaints. 50% were reported before 100,000 miles.
5under 30k miles12under 100k miles12100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2008 vs. every other XB year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the XB median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2008 Scion XB, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What XB owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SCION XB. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 TOYOTA SCION XB. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK, BACK, AND RIGHT KNEE. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED.…
TAKATA RECALL ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2017 AT 7:40AM, I WAS DRIVING BY MYSELF SOUTH BOUND ON ALABAMA STREET IN HOUSTON, TEXAS. THIS STREET IS A TWO-LANE STREET ON EACH SIDE. I WAS AWARE THAT I WAS ABIDING BY THE SPEED LIMIT, GOING AROUND 25-30 MILES, BECAUSE I HAD JUST LEFT A STOPPED TRAFFIC…
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