2008 Scion XB visibility problems

Filed Dec 7, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 153,063 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota scion xb. While making a right turn at approximately 15 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the vehicle stalled without warning. In addition, the contact mentioned that the windshield wipers operated independently. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 153,063.

Filed Mar 10, 2015 · Engine, Visibility · 94,000 miles · CA

The 1st thing I noticed after starting my car after work was the heater was blowing cold air, even after 4 miles on the road (2 lane road - 40 mpg). About 4 miles further on (freeway - 60+ MPH), I noticed a thin grey cloud behind me, but the evening mists were evident, so I wasn't sure at first if it was coming from my car. I checked the temperature gauge which showed flat cold - unusual! I checked my rearview mirror again, maybe 200 yds later, and there was a paler grey cloud following me. I checked the instrument panel again and there were no warning lights showing. About 200-500 yards farther, the vsc light came on, the traction control light came on and another light that is not shown in the owner's manual started blinking: the symbol was a car with a recycle arrow inside the body. I took it to mean that the controls were acknowledging the heater wasn't working (the symbol is the same as "air intake selector" on the heater/air conditioner controls). I felt that I still had good control over the steering; it was a clear evening and the road was dry, so I felt I could get home safely (2 miles). The car was running quite rough when I got home and there was what seemed to be steam coming from the front quadrant on the passenger side. The dealer says the water pump failed, causing the engine to overheat, so now the engine needs to be replaced ($6800). Why did the warning lights and temperature gauge not let me know the engine was overheating????? Or why did the water pump suddenly fail?? No warning lights to indicate failure of a critical part!!!!!??!. (car has been regularly maintained, all recommended service performed by certified mechanics). No sign that the water pump was leaking prior to this incident.

Filed Aug 29, 2013 · Visibility · 20,000 miles · LA

Toyota settled a class action lawsuit for 2006 scion xb windshields, but won't address other years. The windshields are defective and break. Here are my 2008 scion xb windshield problems for the record. In 09/2010 with 20,000 miles, my 1st windshield cracked and had to be replaced. In 05/2013 with 32,715 miles, my 2nd windshield cracked and had to be replaced. This makes my 3rd windshield. Both times a long odd "l" shaped crack, covered a large portion of the windshield. This made visibility and driving impossible and unsafe.

Filed Aug 6, 2013 · Electrical, Visibility · 60,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota scion xb. The contact stated that while reversing, flames were seen from the driver's side window switch. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Feb 15, 2013 · Body, Visibility · 50,000 miles · TX

When the car had about 37,000 miles I started hearing a rattle coming from the back of the car. The car now has 50,000 + miles and I hear the rattle all the time. I searched every online forum regarding rattles coming from the bumper with no findings. In conversation with a toyota service rep, he told be it could be the roof brace at the b pillar. I further investigated the problem on line and saw several reports where the 2008 through 2009 does have a problem with the left side roof brace at the b pillar not being welded to the frame. I removed enough interior parts to confirm the roof brace is not welded to the structure on the left side. Is seems the roof support not being welded would weaken the crash resistance in a side impact. I also noted several complaint of stress cracked windshields which may be related to a loose b pillar roof brace.

Filed Jan 2, 2013 · Visibility · NY

2008 toyota scion xb. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle window malfunction. *smd the consumer stated he took the vehicle to the dealer, to have the recall issue addressed. The technician stated there was nothing wrong with the master window switch, but the window motor in the passenger side door was worn and needed to be replaced, at a cost of $ 502.03. The consumer stated the switch malfunctioned months before the recall. The master switch in the driver's door panel for the passenger window would stick in either the full up or full down position and he could hear the electric window motor continue to run when the switch was released.

Filed Jun 18, 2012 · Visibility · 22,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota scion xb. The contact stated he noticed there was a fracture on the driver side windshield. There was no evidence of impact on the glass. The dealer was notified and offered no assistance. The manufacturer was notified and instructed him to make a complaint with the federal safety agency. The failure and current mileages were 22,000. Updated 7/13/12*lj updated 07/17/12

Filed Jun 17, 2010 · Visibility · 35,000 miles · IL

The windshield in the car made creaking noises in cold weather. Soon after, 3 large cracks appeared in the windshield. They are each approximately 2-3 feet long. They start at the far edges of three different sides of the windshield are slowly converging in the center. There is no sign of an impact, and I watched the cracks form while sitting in a parking space. I then researched the issue, and now I am afraid to replace the windshield, because from what I hear, I will just have to replace it over and over again.

Filed Feb 13, 2010 · Visibility · 1,500 miles · MD · crash

Poor quality back-up light could cause vehicle to be unseen while backing up. Scion xb has only one back-up light mounted on the lower right side of the bumper. This light could cause a serious hazard to children and pets that are walking or playing at night.toyota has installed a very safe light assembly on the same vehicle sold in japan as a (toyota rumion).the lights on the toyota are a direct fit with the scion xb and cost toyota very little to fix.please note that single light on the bumper can illuminate the ground and the toyota version lights up the rear completely.these toyota lights can be found on the internet and some members of scionlife. Com has installed them already. The cost of these lights shipped to the us are way beyond what most are willing to pay. Please look into this safety hazard!

Filed Feb 9, 2010 · Visibility · 22,000 miles · VA

Car was sitting still, had just started it. Heard a "pop" and my windshield was cracked. Scion xb 2008. I have been reading about numerous complaints with the l shaped crack going from the dash by the drivers wiper across to passenger side. No rock hit the windshield there.