2008 Scion XB: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Apr 1, 2015 · Acceleration, Brakes · 58,000 miles · IL

The initial incident occurred while driving the vehicle on partially snow covered pavement. As I applied the brakes to stop at an intersection, the vehicle began to skid. The vehicle stability control and ABS systems did not work, and the brake, ABS and vsc lights came on. The warning lights remained on for approximately one day as I continued to drive. After the warning lights turned off, they remained off for approximately two weeks, then the ABS and vsc systems failed again and the lights came back on. This problem occurs fairly regularly, six to eight times per year. I was quoted a cost of around $1200 to replace the rear hub assemblies and wiring harness replaced, with no guarantee that would solve the problem.

Filed Feb 4, 2015 · Airbags, Brakes · 83,515 miles · NJ

Salt and snow causes error codes c0210, rear speed sensor rh circuit to malfunction and shuts down the ABS, traction control, and air bag deployment. All safety devices are off when salt is used on roadways. Salt and snow causes error codes c0215, rear speed sensor lh circuit to malfunction and shuts down the ABS, traction control, and air bag deployment. All safety devices are off when salt is used on roadways. This is a know problem with 2008-2009 scion xb, toyota tsb s-sb-0040-09, july 6,2009 **the connectors for these sensors are exposed to the environment, causing non deployment of safety devices leading up to, and during a crash**

Filed Apr 29, 2014 · Body, Electrical · 85,000 miles · MN

Brake, ABS, vsc & trac warning lights on all the time. Excessive corrosion in passenger side rear hub sensor connector that corroded electrical contacts inside connector. Toyota dealer was aware of this problem but stated there was no recall and also toyota was not paying for out of warranty repair. This should be a safety recall.

Filed Apr 10, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 48,000 miles · OH

After a snowstorm, my ABS, vsc, stability control and traction control lights came on. Stayed on. Took to mechanic, they went out. He suspects ice build up. Ran scan. It shows right rear wheel sensor problem. Lights come on intermittently. Son's car is in shop for gm ignition recall for over a month now. So he drove my scion to college. Called me and said lights were on again. I called mechanic, he feels it could be wheel bearing or speed sensor in that wheel, either rust or corrosion due to intermittent lights. He checked it again. Now vsc and traction lights are on anytime car is drive. I am taking it in today for wheel bearing replacement. After reading multiple complaints on this site, I am very upset and disappointed in what I thought was my dream car!!! Toyota needs to issue a recall and fix this problem immediately!

Filed Apr 9, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 62,000 miles · MI

While driving down the road all of these lights came on. The lights on are the brake light, the ABS. The skid control, and the vsc. These lights came on during the winter and went back out several times. During january they came on and have not gone out sense. When I purchased the car the car fax report had said that the car had been in for a electrical problem previously. I am unsure if it is causing any problems but wonder if there are any safety problems connected with these lights.

Filed Apr 7, 2014 · Electrical · 60,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota scion xb. The contact stated that he started the vehicle and the ABS light, traction control light, steering control light, and the parking brake lights illuminated and remained illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 06/24/14 ma updated 06/25/2014

Filed Mar 21, 2014 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 91,892 miles · MI · crash

My scion experienced loss of stability control, traction control and anti-lock brakes during a snow storm in winter 2012. Warning lights for ABS, brakes and vsc on the gauge cluster illuminated at that time. While driving at slow speed in the storm I realized that ABS was not working. The warning lights remained lit for about two days, then went out and did not return until december 2013. My vehicle was in california during the winter of 2013, and did not experience any loss of ABS, brakes, vsc or traction control or illuminated warning lights. In december 2013 while driving in a light snow, approx 2 inches, exiting a local highway and approaching a stop sign at 25 MPH I put pressure on the brakes to stop. My car spun around 360 degrees. I hit a snow bank and came to a stop. The entire time the vehicle stability system did not activate. The three warning lights for ABS, brakes and vcs are now continuosly lit. Anti-lock brakes, traction control and vehicle stability control still do not function.

Filed Jan 25, 2014 · Brakes · 34,000 miles · IL

Speed sensor failed due to shortening of wire. This has caused ABS system stop functioning. There are no re-call by toyota scion yet. This type of problem has caused by defective part. Notice other people had same problem on same day. Also, many people posted same problem on web.

Filed Apr 27, 2013 · Electrical · 190,000 miles · IL · fire

While driving the wires sparked then ABS light came on then fire started the whole half of car was burnt by the time fire department and police arrived. Fire department was able to control fire the whole front was melted I was lucky to make it out of the car a live every thing happened very quickly.

Filed Apr 27, 2013 · Acceleration, Brakes · 41,240 miles · WI

I was coming to a stop and my brakes stuttered and seemed as if they locked up. Immediately after my brake,ABS,vsc and traction control lights came on. Minutes later they turned off but since then keep coming on and going off. The roads were very dry no rain or snow conditions. It has happened multiple times in the past week. Now I am scared to drive my car for the time being before they can get me into look at it. $120 to diagnose it and who knows how much afterwards. I have had this car for almost 5 years with only 80 miles on it when I purchased it. I am very upset for how much I've had to replace on this car. I only drive it to work and home with the occasional errands. Is it worth shelling out another $1000. This should be looked into for a recall.

Filed Apr 8, 2013 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 50,000 miles · NY

Sudden forceful braking 2 times in a 15 mile commute . Driving 55 MPH with my foot firmly on the gas pedal, the car suddenly brake hard enough to tighten my seatbelt. 4 dash lights came on . Abs, brake, and traction control were all solid and vsc was flashing. Luckily the car behind me was alert enough not to rear-end me. The dash lights mentioned above come on and go off occasionally.

Filed Apr 4, 2013 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 71,000 miles · IL

My tires slipped in the snow in march, very light snow. Not sure of the exact date. My brake light, ABS light and traction control light came on. A few days later they went off. Now all three are on most of the time even on clear, dry pavement. My anti lock brakes are not activating correctly and I was told that the senor is bad. I looked online and noticed this is a problem with this particular make and model. The car does not stop as it should. I also noticed from my research that toyota is not taking responsibility for their defect and it is costing the consumer up to and over a thousand dollars to repair. I don't have that type of money to repair their defective part.