2008 Scion XB: loss of power steering

Filed Jun 29, 2017 · Steering · 56,130 miles · CA

Power steering went out. Google search shows it is happening to many 2008 scion xb owners. From parked, turn key to start, power steering no longer works and warning lights flash. Too many 2008 scion xbs on the road today are encountering the same problem, and should be fixed at no charge to the owner.

Filed Mar 31, 2016 · Steering · 128,300 miles · ID

Electronic power steering failed during driving. Power steering light remains activated.

Filed Mar 2, 2016 · Driver assistance, Steering · CA

Takada inflators. While driving my power steering was extremely hard to turn making it extremely difficult to steer including pull over to the side. In motion on 110 freeway going 60 m ph went I lost control.

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 23, 2015 · Steering · 46,562 miles · MA

Today (april 23, 2015) I stopped at a store, everything was fine. After returning to my car I started it and proceeded to back out of my parking space and realized I had no power steering and noticed the steering wheel light was on. I took it to sears and they diagnosed that it was the ecu. I was told by sears that I had no choice but to bring it to a dealer to be repaired. I dropped it off about an hour ago and am waiting to get hit with the repair costs.

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 Dec 26, 2014 · Steering · 83,000 miles · IL

Electronic power steering failure while parked. When I parked the car my steering worked. When I started my car and preceded to back up, the power steering light appeared and it was nearly impossible to turn the wheel.

Filed Feb 26, 2013 · Steering · 106,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota scion xb. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the power steering failed making it very difficult to maneuver the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the electronic control unit that controls the electric steering failed and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was being repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure and current mileage was 106,000. Updated 03/20/13*lj the consumer stated his son was driving, when the steering became extremely difficult to operate. As his son pulled into the repair shop, he could barely turn into the parking space. The steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. Updated 06/13/13

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.