KnownCarProblems2008 Scion XD Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 67 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Scion XD, most often about the brakes (45% of complaints, typically around 44,000 miles). It is the most complained-about XD model year since 2000 and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2008 Scion XD problems
Brakes
30 complaints · 45%Half of these problems showed up before 44,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, power assist.
Abs and brake lights come on in car, along with code c0210. Diagnosis indicates that brakes are functional, but ABS is not functional. Have already had hubs with sensors replaced once and, when the problem recurred, had the harness for the right rear speed sensor replaced. Based upon internet searches and searches of…
After car was sitting outside after snowstorm, car was started and as I pulled out of the parking spot, several lights (brake, tsc, ABS) appeared on dashboard. Once I began driving on the slippery road surface, the anti-lock brakes no longer functioned as they had previously, leading to increased sliding. This seems…
Suspension
11 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 116,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2008 toyota Scion XD. While driving at approximately 40 MPH, the bearing to the water pump fractured and caused the drive belt to fracture. In addition, the engine stalled. The vehicle was not able to restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the water pump bearing…
While driving on any ordinary day my car began making loud noises in the front and made the car feel as though it's jerking when I brake. My husband looked under the car and said he could see a bolt that looks rusty and "the top is gone." I took my car to the toyota dealership and they confirmed that the #2 control…
Speed control
9 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 34,000 miles.
Approximately 1 month ago, I had exited from the freeway and came to an intersection. As I pressed the accelerator to drive through the intersection, the car stalled. I turned the ignition to the "off" position and put the car in "park" inorder to attempt to re-start the car. The car continued to crank even when I…
Abs and vsc lights came on. Abs and vsc not working. Dealer states it is the right rear speed sensor that has a short in the wiring harness. Dealer said it was safe to drive until I get it fixed, but the ABS and vsc would just not work. After hitting large bump right before braking was required, the brakes did not…
Electrical
7 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 61,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2008 toyota Scion XD. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the check engine light illuminated then the vehicle decelerated to 10 MPH. The contact was able to coast the vehicle the shoulder. The vehicle resumed normal function after the engine cooled down. The failure was experienced several…
I, like many others located in cold climates, seem to have had the same problem. While attempting to stop an odd grinding, something-engaging, motorized sound come from the brakes followed by very soft, extended braking and the 'ABS' and 'brake lights' coming on. During the cold months, the lights simply never go off…
Air bags
6 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: side/window.
2008 Scion XD rolled over and none of the side impact or front airbags deployed. I am glad my son is ok, since he was wearing his seat belt aside from the whiplash he experienced due to the rollover. I think the airbags in this Scion were defective and didn't deploy when they should have especially when the car is…
Takata recall - toyota dealerships are refusing to replace airbags. They are stating that letter I received from tk holdings inc. And the web-site they referred me to (www.airbagrecall.com) are frauds. Their statements suggest that everyone is "getting on the bandwagon" to defraud consumers. They stated that since the…
Stability control
6 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 37,000 miles.
As I was driving, my ABS, brake light, vsc lights all came on . They flash constantly. I had the vehicle checked and was told I needed to replace my ABS sensors both the left and right side. Now again the lights came back on and I'm told that the wire harness has to be replace to fix the problem.
My ABS and brake lights came on while I was driving on a residential road. Went to the nearest toyota dealership, where they told me that my ABS sensor was no longer working in the left tire. They replaced the sensor. 6 months had passed and the light came on again for a few days then went off. This scenario played…
Seats
5 complaints · 8%The contact owns a 2008 toyota Scion XD. The contact stated that after servicing the vehicle under NHTSA campaign: 14v169000 (seats), she was unable to properly enter the vehicle and her leg hit the steering column when depressed the brake pedal. The contact mentioned that the seat was adjusted far back but the…
Wheels and tires
4 complaints · 6%My 2008 Scion XD started having intermittent "mushy" brakes and several times the slow stop left me too far into an intersection or too close to the car in front of me. The dash board lit up with warning lights about the brakes, ABS, and electronic stabilization control. When I called the dealership and before any…
Slow leak of air pressure. I had to keep adding air. Local bridgestone tire people said it was because it was installed incorrectly. They took it off rim and the bead was torn.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2008 Scion XD recalls
Seats
Risk: If the spring breaks, the seat may not lock in position. In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat could move increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat rail, and replace it with a new one, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on july 3, 2014. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Full defect summary
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 yaris vehicles manufactured august 22, 2005, through may 12, 2010, and 2008-2010 scion xd vehicles manufactured april 4, 2007, through may 12, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the springs used for the seat rails on the driver's seat and the seat rails of the front passenger seat of three-door models may break.
Visibility and wipers: power window devices and controls
Risk: If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.
Fix: Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will inspect the switch and apply a special grease that inhibits heat build up or replace any switch damaged by the defect, free of charge. Toyota owners that experience a problem with a switch should not attempt to make repairs, but should contact their toyota dealer or the toyota customer experience center at 1-800-331-4331. General motors will contact the pontiac vibe owners affected by this recall and gm dealers will inspect and repair switches as necessary. Those owners may contact pontiac customer care at 1-800-762-2737.
Full defect summary
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 camry, camry hybrid, rav4, corolla, corolla matrix, tundra, sequoia, highlander, highlander hybrid, yaris, scion xb, scion xd and pontiac vibe vehicles. The power window master switch assemblies in some of these vehicles were built using a less precise process for lubricating the internal components of the switch assemblies. Irregularities in this lubrication process may cause the power window master switch assemblies to malfunction and overheat.
Equipment: labels
Risk: This does not meet the standard requirements.
Fix: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. Dealers will also correct the owner's manual. The safety recall began on may 27, 2010. Owners may contact gulf states toyota at 713-580-3300.
Full defect summary
Gulf states toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold between september 1, 2005 and june 2, 2008 without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.
Equipment: labels
Risk: A driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall began on may 27, 2010. Owners may contact southeast toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Full defect summary
Southeast toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.
Brakes: vacuum
Risk: This could lead to an increase in vehicle stopping distance and a crash could occur.
Fix: Dealers will install a newly designed intake air connector which will relocate the brake system vacuum port. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall began on september 21, 2009. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Full defect summary
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 scion xd and my 2009-2010 corolla, and corolla matrix vehicles equipped with 1.8l engine and originally sold in or currently registered in the states of alaska, colorado, idaho, illinois, iowa, kansas, maine, michigan, minnesota, montana, nebraska, nevada, new hampshire, new york, north dakota, south dakota, vermont, wisconsin, and wyoming. When driving under certain unique conditions in extremely low ambient temperatures, the intake manifold suction port for the brake vacuum can become blocked due to the freezing of condensation resulting from positive crankcase ventilation.
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 2008 Scion XD
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Scion XD?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (30 complaints, typically around 44,000 miles); suspension (11 complaints, typically around 116,000 miles); speed control (9 complaints, typically around 34,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2008 Scion XD have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from April 9, 2014 (seats). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2008 a bad year for the Scion XD?
- It is the most complained-about XD model year since 2000, with 67 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.
Other Scion XD years
- 2008