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Scion XB

2009 only

162 classified complaints 8 recalls

2009 Scion XB have 162 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 8 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 80,125 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2009 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Scion XB report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2009 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 78 complaints

Median onset: 80,125 miles. 14.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 18 complaints

Median onset: 95,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 11 complaints

Median onset: 58,126 miles. 18.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 11 complaints

Median onset: 79,750 miles. 9.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 8 complaints

Median onset: 40,750 miles. 25.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 8 complaints

Median onset: 104,500 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

ABS module and wheel speed sensors · Brakes 6 complaints

Median onset: 70,707 miles. 16.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $660–$1,260 nationally.

Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 6 complaints

Median onset: 135,000 miles. 50.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2009 model year. See the full Scion XB report for every year and full specs/safety data.