2011 Scion XDProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2011 Scion XD, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

2011 Scion XD

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 6, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2011 Scion XD has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Suspension20
Seats11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2011 Scion XD 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.

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.

Best & worst years

2011 vs. every other XD 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 XD median. How we score

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  • Caution
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In owners' words

What XD owners report

Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Right rear axel is cracked and broken, wheel is rubbing on inside weel well, car is un driveable until it's fixed and has a very large cost to repair.
Complaint 11653014 · Apr 6, 2025

Own a 2011 XD?

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