2014 Scion XB

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2014 Scion XB has 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is air bags problems (33% of all complaints), specifically: takata recall, i received the letter from toyota air bags recall fro my scion xb 2014, i called toyota (410 and bandera in san antonio tx ) and refuse to make an appointment for me.

1 crash report

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

AIR BAGS

3 complaints

33%

• TAKATA RECALL, I RECEIVED THE LETTER FROM TOYOTA AIR BAGS RECALL FRO MY SCION XB 2014, I CALLED TOYOTA (410 AND BANDERA IN SAN ANTONIO TX ) AND REFUSE TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR ME
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 SCION XB. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V005000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. MIKE ERDMAN TOYOTA (4650 FL-520, COCOA, FL 32926, (321) 453-1313) WAS CONTACTED
• AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. DEALER IDENTIFIED PROBLEM AS "FOUND SPIRAL CABLE FAILED. INTERNAL PARTS FAILURE, SPIRAL CABLE IS BEHIND THE STEERING WHEEL AND CONTROLS THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG UNIT" QUOTED COST OF REPAIR: $552 ON TOP OF THE $130 ALREADY SPENT TO DISCOVER THE CAUSE .

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TAKATA RECALL, I RECEIVED THE LETTER FROM TOYOTA AIR BAGS RECALL FRO MY SCION XB 2014, I CALLED TOYOTA (410 AND BANDERA IN SAN ANTONIO TX ) AND REFUSE TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR ME”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

3 complaints

33%

• CAR BURNING OIL, 128000 MILES. OIL LIGHT CAN ON BEFORE OIL CHANGE WAS NEEDED. CHECKED OIL LEVEL IT WAS REALLY LOW. NO VISIBLE LEAKS. I HAD TO ADD 1 QUART OF OIL 1 MONTH GETTING OIL CHANGED. I HAVE READ THAT SCION XB HAS HAD A PROBLEM WITH OIL CONSUMPTION BECAUSE OF THE PISTON RINGS IN PREVIOUS MOD
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 SCION XB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SEVERE OIL CONSUMPTION. THE OIL LEVEL WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS CONSUMING A LOT OF OIL. THE CONTACT SPOKE TO NORTH HOLLYWOOD
• The contact owns a 2014 Scion XB. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the contact observed an abnormal burning odor. The contact stated that on several occasions while inspecting the engine oil, the contact became aware that the oil level was low, and oil wa

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“CAR BURNING OIL, 128000 MILES. OIL LIGHT CAN ON BEFORE OIL CHANGE WAS NEEDED. CHECKED OIL LEVEL IT WAS REALLY LOW. NO VISIBLE LEAKS. I HAD TO ADD 1 QUART OF OIL 1 MONTH GETTING OIL CHANGED. I HAVE READ THAT SCION XB HAS HAD A PROBLEM WITH OIL CONSUMPTION BECAUSE OF THE PISTON RINGS IN PREVIOUS MOD”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BODY/STRUCTURE

2 complaints

22%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 SCION XB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS PREMATURE RUST ON THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH PROGRESSED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO PAINTED THE TOP OF THE WINDSHIELD NEAR THE ROOF. THE EXTENSIVE RUST WAS NOT COATED BY THE DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 SCION XB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE RUNNING BOARD WAS DETACHED AND HANGING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TOYOTA PASADENA (3600 E FOOTHILL BLVD, PASADENA, CA 91107, (626) 795-9787) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUD

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 SCION XB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS PREMATURE RUST ON THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH PROGRESSED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO PAINTED THE TOP OF THE WINDSHIELD NEAR THE ROOF. THE EXTENSIVE RUST WAS NOT COATED BY THE DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

1 complaints

11%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 SCION XB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED HOWEVER WAS LOSE. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AND CRASHED INTO A VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THERE WERE NO REPORTED INJURIES. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT CALLED MARKQUART TOY

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 SCION XB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED HOWEVER WAS LOSE. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AND CRASHED INTO A VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THERE WERE NO REPORTED INJURIES. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT CALLED MARKQUART TOY”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 9 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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AIR BAGS: TAKATA RECALL, I RECEIVED THE LETTER FROM TOYOTA AIR BAGS RECALL FRO MY SCION XB 2014, I CALLED TOYOTA (410 AND BANDERA IN SAN ANTONIO TX ) AND REFUSE TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR ME
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: CAR BURNING OIL, 128000 MILES. OIL LIGHT CAN ON BEFORE OIL CHANGE WAS NEEDED. CHECKED OIL LEVEL IT WAS REALLY LOW. NO VISIBLE LEAKS. I HAD TO ADD 1 QUART OF OIL 1 MONTH GETTING OIL CHANGED. I HAVE READ THAT SCION XB HAS HAD A PROBLEM WITH OIL CONSUMPTION BECAUSE OF THE PISTON RINGS IN PREVIOUS MOD
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BODY/STRUCTURE: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 SCION XB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS PREMATURE RUST ON THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH PROGRESSED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO PAINTED THE TOP OF THE WINDSHIELD NEAR THE ROOF. THE EXTENSIVE RUST WAS NOT COATED BY THE DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 SCION XB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED HOWEVER WAS LOSE. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AND CRASHED INTO A VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THERE WERE NO REPORTED INJURIES. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT CALLED MARKQUART TOY
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)