2010 Scion XD
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2010 Scion XD has 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.2x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is speed control problems (17% of all complaints), specifically: tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota scion. the contact stated that while trying to decrease in speed her vehicle accelerated up to 47 mph. she was able to stop the vehicle by placing it into neutral. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer and they have not informed her of the diagnosis. the vehicle was.
18
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.2x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
SPEED CONTROL
3 complaints- • TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA SCION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRYING TO DECREASE IN SPEED HER VEHICLE ACCELERATED UP TO 47 MPH. SHE WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY PLACING IT INTO NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER AND THEY HAVE NOT INFORMED HER OF THE DIAGNOSIS. THE VEHICLE WAS
- • WE WERE DRIVING IN A SLOW SPEED WHEN I WANTED TO STOP SLOWLY AND THE CAR DID NOT STOP, AND FELT LIKE IT GOT STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WAY OF THE BRAKES, THEN STOP SUDDENLY AND ACCELERATED. IT WAS FRIGHTENING BECAUSE WE WERE TO A SHORT DISTANCE TO CRASH. I WAS WITH MY HUSBAND AND MY DOG WAS IN THE B
- • I WAS DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY BEHIND A SLOW TRUCK. WENT TO PASS AND ACCELERATED TO 50 MPH WHEN ENGINE BECAME ABNORMALLY LOUD AND FELT AS THOUGH SOMEONE HAD TAKEN OVER THE CAR AND IT WANTED TO RACE. RPMS WERE MAXED. I FLOORED BRAKES AND GOT VEHICLE TO SLOW TO 40MPH. PULLED BACK INTO MY LANE, BUT COULD N
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA SCION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRYING TO DECREASE IN SPEED HER VEHICLE ACCELERATED UP TO 47 MPH. SHE WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY PLACING IT INTO NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER AND THEY HAVE NOT INFORMED HER OF THE DIAGNOSIS. THE VEHICLE WAS”
— NHTSA complaint filing
SEATS/RESTRAINTS
3 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA SCION XD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V169000 (SEATS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTU
- • AIR BAGS DOOR LOCKS SEATS. MOVING BRAKE PETAL.
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 SCION XD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO LATCH SECURELY. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILU
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA SCION XD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V169000 (SEATS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTU”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ENGINE
2 complaints- • WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY THE CAR STALLED AND THEN PROCEEDED WITH ABOUT HALF POWER. A VISIT TO THE DEALER HAS DIAGNOSED AN ISSUE WITH THE FIRST CYLINDER. VALVE SPRINGS, ETC. THEY HAVE DENIED WARRANTY COVERAGE..... *TR
- • 2010 TOYOTA SCION XD. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE OIL AND OIL FILTER ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS EMITTING BLUE SMOKE.
“WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY THE CAR STALLED AND THEN PROCEEDED WITH ABOUT HALF POWER. A VISIT TO THE DEALER HAS DIAGNOSED AN ISSUE WITH THE FIRST CYLINDER. VALVE SPRINGS, ETC. THEY HAVE DENIED WARRANTY COVERAGE..... *TR”
— NHTSA complaint filing
AIR BAGS
2 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA SCION XD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT CAUSING THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A TRAFFIC SIGN AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT
- • AIR BAGS DOOR LOCKS SEATS. MOVING BRAKE PETAL.
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA SCION XD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT CAUSING THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A TRAFFIC SIGN AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT”
— NHTSA complaint filing
OTHER
2 complaints- • I WAS DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY BEHIND A SLOW TRUCK. WENT TO PASS AND ACCELERATED TO 50 MPH WHEN ENGINE BECAME ABNORMALLY LOUD AND FELT AS THOUGH SOMEONE HAD TAKEN OVER THE CAR AND IT WANTED TO RACE. RPMS WERE MAXED. I FLOORED BRAKES AND GOT VEHICLE TO SLOW TO 40MPH. PULLED BACK INTO MY LANE, BUT COULD N
- • There is a repetitive problem with mold and AC leaks with the Scion xD. I’m having breathing problems and I feel sick. Geico and Toyota have discovered mold in my vehicle. It is actually visible but I have no idea how long there has been a leak or how long I have been breathing in mold. The AC li
“I WAS DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY BEHIND A SLOW TRUCK. WENT TO PASS AND ACCELERATED TO 50 MPH WHEN ENGINE BECAME ABNORMALLY LOUD AND FELT AS THOUGH SOMEONE HAD TAKEN OVER THE CAR AND IT WANTED TO RACE. RPMS WERE MAXED. I FLOORED BRAKES AND GOT VEHICLE TO SLOW TO 40MPH. PULLED BACK INTO MY LANE, BUT COULD N”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 18 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐SPEED CONTROL: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA SCION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRYING TO DECREASE IN SPEED HER VEHICLE ACCELERATED UP TO 47 MPH. SHE WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY PLACING IT INTO NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER AND THEY HAVE NOT INFORMED HER OF THE DIAGNOSIS. THE VEHICLE WAS
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐SEATS/RESTRAINTS: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA SCION XD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V169000 (SEATS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTU
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ENGINE: WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY THE CAR STALLED AND THEN PROCEEDED WITH ABOUT HALF POWER. A VISIT TO THE DEALER HAS DIAGNOSED AN ISSUE WITH THE FIRST CYLINDER. VALVE SPRINGS, ETC. THEY HAVE DENIED WARRANTY COVERAGE..... *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐AIR BAGS: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA SCION XD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT CAUSING THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A TRAFFIC SIGN AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Scion XD — Year Comparison
How does 2010 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 18
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 1
- Injury reports
- 2
- Segment avg
- 80
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