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Scion XB

2012 only

58 classified complaints 3 recalls

2012 Scion XB have 58 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 3 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 63,684 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2012 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 — 2012 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 29 complaints

Median onset: 63,684 miles.

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

Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 14 complaints

Median onset: 164,978 miles.

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

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 4 complaints

Median onset: 120,066 miles.

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

Body and panel corrosion · Body and interior 3 complaints

Median onset: 90,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 2 complaints

Median onset: 89,500 miles.

More common in older model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 2 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

More common in older model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 2 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

More common in older model years.

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 1 complaints

Median onset: 59,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier 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.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2012 model year. See the full Scion XB report for every year and full specs/safety data.