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2014 Scion XD

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

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Quick Summary

The 2014 Scion XD has 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.0x the segment average of 7. The most common issue is engine problems (43% of all complaints), specifically: brief engine knock/rattle noise at cold startup. when starting the vehicle after a cold soak startup, the vehicle exhibits a brief knock/rattle noise from the engine compartment for approximately one second.. ⚠️ 6 fire reports filed.

6 fire reports

7

Total Complaints

0

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.0x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 4 of 4)

ENGINE

3 complaints
43%
  • • BRIEF ENGINE KNOCK/RATTLE NOISE AT COLD STARTUP. WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE AFTER A COLD SOAK STARTUP, THE VEHICLE EXHIBITS A BRIEF KNOCK/RATTLE NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE SECOND.
  • • On 6/27/2025 my car, 2014 Scion Xd, was serviced at Lee Toyota of Topsham, ME for brakes, tire rotation, recommended oil pan reseal. Who was driving? I had just traded cars with my daughter so I could babysit my triplet [XXX] grandchildren. I drove my 2014 Scion Xd without any issues for 3 hours (f
  • • I had just traded cars with my daughter so I could babysit my triplet 14 month old grandchildren. I drove my 2014 Scion Xd without any issues for 3 hours (from Bath, Maine to the border of Vermont). I traded cars with my daughter, mother of triplets, and she drove off with her husband to attend a re
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 2 fire reports

“BRIEF ENGINE KNOCK/RATTLE NOISE AT COLD STARTUP. WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE AFTER A COLD SOAK STARTUP, THE VEHICLE EXHIBITS A BRIEF KNOCK/RATTLE NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE SECOND.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2014 Scion XD

Live EIA prices
Per year
$1,656
Per month
$138
Per mile
13.8¢
MPG
29
City driving (worst-case MPG)
$1,778/yr
Highway driving (best-case MPG)
$1,455/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today
Current
$4.00
5-year low
$2.78
5-year high
$5.01
Since 2021
+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2014 Scion XD

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.
Full coverage / year
$1,478
Full coverage / month
$123
Liability only / year
$611
vs US avg
-12%
How this estimate is calculated
US base full-coverage premium$1674
× state (US)1.00x
× vehicle class (sedan-midsize)0.96x
× theft risk1.00x
× safety rating1.00x
× vehicle age0.92x
= Full coverage estimate$1478

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)
$500
OTHER(~50K mi)
$500
LIGHTING(~50K mi)
$500
FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)
$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 7 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

  • ☐
    ENGINE: BRIEF ENGINE KNOCK/RATTLE NOISE AT COLD STARTUP. WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE AFTER A COLD SOAK STARTUP, THE VEHICLE EXHIBITS A BRIEF KNOCK/RATTLE NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE SECOND.

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    OTHER: On 6/27/2025 my car, 2014 Scion Xd, was serviced at Lee Toyota of Topsham, ME for brakes, tire rotation, recommended oil pan reseal. Who was driving? I had just traded cars with my daughter so I could babysit my triplet [XXX] grandchildren. I drove my 2014 Scion Xd without any issues for 3 hours (f

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    LIGHTING: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 SCION XD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS A WIRE SHORTAGE IN THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE LIGHT. A POLICE/FIRE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. T

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    FUEL SYSTEM: I had just traded cars with my daughter so I could babysit my triplet 14 month old grandchildren. I drove my 2014 Scion Xd without any issues for 3 hours (from Bath, Maine to the border of Vermont). I traded cars with my daughter, mother of triplets, and she drove off with her husband to attend a re

    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 2014 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.

2014
7Average
2012
6Excellent Reliability
2010
18Below Average
Full years-to-avoid analysis →

NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Fire reports
6
Crash reports
0
Injury reports
0
Segment avg
7

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