KnownCarProblems2004 Scion XB Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 37 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Scion XB, most often about the air bags (19% of complaints, typically around 90,000 miles). It is 8th of 13 XB model years by number of complaints.
Complaints37
Recalls0
Crashes reported8
Fires reported0
Injuries reported4
Most common 2004 Scion XB problems
Air bags
7 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 90,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
The contact owns a 2004 Scion XB. When the vehicle was started, the air bag warning indicator illuminated and remained lit. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (larry miller toyota, albuquerque, nm, [phone]) where the technician recommended a diagnostic test. The test was not performed and the failure recurred. The…
Front end collision with no air bag deployment. 2004 Scion was traveling at approximately 40 MPH and rear ended a pick up truck; damaging the Scion and pick up truck.the Scion had two feet of drivers side intrusion and the passenger side had 1-1/2 feet of intrusion. The Scion had a star to the windshield and an…
Visibility and wipers
7 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 55,000 miles. Parts named most often: windshield.
Tl contact owns a 2004 toyota Scion XB. In an attempt to drive the vehicle at various speeds, the contact noticed a 1 foot by 1 foot crack on the front windshield. The current mileage was 60,000 and failure mileage was 55,000.
Scion XB cracked windshield. L-shaped crack behind the rearview mirror. No crack in the morning, and a crack suddenly appears in the afternoon, and the car never left the parking. Due to research done over the internet I have found out that many Scion XB owners in various states throughout the u.s. Are having the same…
Electrical
6 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 65,500 miles.
Electric door locks have increasingly become a problem. First, the front passenger side stopped working and now has to be manually locked and unlocked. Then the same happened to the passenger side rear, which has to be locked and unlocked manually. Finally, the driver's door has on three occasions, locked me in…
When car is stationary and our intention is to exit the vehicle, the electronic door locks intermittently do not work and cause driver and passengers to be locked inside the car. Cannot manually unlock the car from the inside, but rather, have to open the window, reach outside through the window and insert key in the…
Body and structure
6 complaints · 16%Parts named most often: body.
The rear door latch handle broke off in my hand after trying to open the rear door about 18 months ago. I replaced the part at the dealership at a cost of almost $300. This happened again in nov. 2012. It is a high stress part that is held on by 2 very small cheap plastic brackets.
Liftgate handle / light fixture housing broke and separated from the liftgate, hanging by the wire; I had to tape it in place in order to drive the vehicle without the part dangling and knocking against the back of the vehicle / obscuring the license plate.
Speed control
4 complaints · 11%While driving posted speed on interstate 71 southbound from cleveland towards columbus ohio, my car downshifted by itself and kept slowing down. I was able to get on the shoulder of the freeway when I noticed that the car had stalled. I attempted to restart the car. It would crank normally but would not start. I…
I purchased a 2004 Scion XB for my daughter in june 2009. She came home from work last night (july 17, 2010) and when she stopped her Scion in the driveway, with her foot on the brake (just before putting it in park), the car accelerated. She instinctly put the car in neutral and turned the ignition off. When I went…
Seat belts
3 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: front.
Tl contact owns a 2004 toyota Scion XB. A few months ago, the seat belt on the driver's side began to shred and the threads separated one by one. The dealer stated that there was a five year/60,000 mile warranty on the seat belt; however, there were no recalls for the seat belt. The failure would cost $200 plus $150…
Brakes
3 complaints · 8%I have a 2004 Scion XB. Throughout the life of the car, I have experienced similar braking issues to the ones currently being described for the 2010 prius: momentary loss of braking capability while traveling over an uneven road surface, pothole or bump. On 2 or 3 occasions I have brought it to the attention of my…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2004 Scion XB recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2004 Scion XB
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Scion XB?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (7 complaints, typically around 90,000 miles); visibility and wipers (7 complaints, typically around 55,000 miles); electrical (6 complaints, typically around 65,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2004 Scion XB have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2004 Scion XB. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2004 a bad year for the Scion XB?
- It is 8th of 13 XB model years by number of complaints, with 37 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.