2008 Scion XB: sudden loss of power

6 of the 339 complaints about the 2008 Scion XB describe sudden loss of power.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 2%
typical mileage: 100,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 59 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Sudden loss of power by model year

2015
1
2009
1
2008
6
2006
1
2005
1

What owners say

Filed Mar 15, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 100,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 scion xb. While driving 5 MPH, the vehicle stalled while pulling off without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power and the contact had no control over the vehicle. The failure also occurred while driving 80 MPH on the freeway. The contact had no control over the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Oct 20, 2015 · Steering · 87,000 miles · AZ

Started the car after being parked overnight and the power steering light came on and it had a total loss of power steering. I took it to a toyota specialty mechanic and he diagnosed that the power steering ecu had failed at it could only be fixed properly at the dealership.

Filed Apr 9, 2015 · Steering · 101,700 miles · MA

2008 scion xb. Power steering failure as a result of power supply relay failure. Loss of power steering occurred upon start up. Power steering warning light on. Was told at local garage that there was an electrical issue that could only be addressed at dealership. Car will need to be driven to dealership, but without power steering it is potentially dangerous. I am lucky this did not occur unexpectedly while driving. What a lemon.

Filed Mar 16, 2015 · Steering · 81,000 miles · CA

Lost power steering while making a u-turn. Was able to gain control by steering hard on the steering wheel! Almost crashing onto another car. Found out that they're are so many complaints in regards to this matter online. Scion would not recall, or investigate further. Cost of repair, tow, diagnostic is in the $1500+!

Filed Mar 4, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 101,000 miles · CA

My wife and I bought a scion/toyota expecting better reliability. While my wife was in a parking lot the steering light came on and lost power assist. She was unable to drive the car in this condition. It is going to be a fairly costly repair. It is unfortunate toyota has not done something to help its customers. Due to the fact it is a known problem with a high failure rate.

Filed Oct 20, 2012 · Steering · 92,000 miles · IL

Total loss of power steering. Warning light was displayed on the dash. Toyota is aware of this issue. There was a tsb issued but I'm told my VIN isn't one effected. *tr problem is a defective computer (ECM) under the driver dash. Loss of power steering is a major safety concern. Toyota downplayed it as an isolated incident. It only took me 4 minutes to diagnose the problem because of the amount of complaints.