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.
2008 Scion XB: windshield cracks
25 of the 339 complaints about the 2008 Scion XB describe windshield cracks.
- owner complaints
- 25
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- typical mileage
- 12,500
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Windshield cracks by model year
What owners say
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.
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.
My toyota scion developed a crack in the windshield overnight, nothing appeared to have struck or hit the windshield. Believe that this might be a structural issue based on investigation and notice that I am not alone as a 2008 scion xb owner with this problem. I think this is a manufacturer defect and I am disappointed, I just bought this car used 2 months ago and it has then 20k on it. This is a safety issue for visibility purposes as well as others.
I was advised to contact the federal safety agency regarding my windshield crack on my 2008 scion xb. My windshield sustained a impact from a pebble so small that I did not even notice the impact while driving. The resultant impact pock was less than the size of a dime and located within an inch of the center bottom of the windshield. That small pock has turned into a diagonal crack that three days later is 10 inches long and growing. My research has turned up that this a common problem that toyota has so far not corrected and that a class action lawsuit is developing in order to force a recall. I will be contacting my purchasing toyota dealership, toyota of san bernardino, ca in an attempt to get this repaired under the 36 month full warranty.
I have a 2008 scion xb. It developed a crack in the windshield. This crack started in the seal, and formed a perfectly straight crack, which then curved, and cracked straight across the windshield. I was told by the scion dealer that it was due to a rock hitting my windshield, but there is not impact crack visible. There is not spider webbing of any kind, just a line straight across the windshield.
My scion xb developed a crack in the windshield. There is no reason for it, it just showed up. There is no impact, just a straight crack from the seam that extends about 5-6 inches and then curves to the right about 4-5 inches.
My complaint is about my scion xb 2008. I have had two problems with the front windshield cracking. My first scion xb 2008 had a crack in the windshield that was a stress crack. Toyota of the desert hand my car for a whole month before I got it back and the windshield still wasn't repaired. My car had scratches and was damaged by the company. They even broke the replacement windshield and that's why I had to wait a whole month for it to get back to me. When I complained to the manager he ignored me and just asked me why I had traded in another car that I bought from the there honda dealer. Next my other scion xb has the same issue and now the same company toyota of the desert is saying that this crack is not caused by stress and that I might have to pay $1000.00 dollars to repair the windshield which is not covered by the warranty.
2008 scion xb windshield cracked without anything coming in contact with it. The following morning the crack extended the full length of the windshield.
My 2008 scion xb has been through two windshields in a year. I was told at the dealer I am lucky because they have replaced and many as five windshields on other xb's. The windshield seems to crack very easily.
Front windshield continues to crack on my 2008 scion xb.
The car sustained a n l shaped crack in the windshield passenger side from no apparent impact . Clearly a design flaw and is likely to happen again according to how many people have complained about this .
Service bulletins that may apply
- TT: HVAC drain tube is found to be blocked/clogged.
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern...
- The appearance of spots in tempered glass (when viewed at certain angles) is the result of the heat...
Related recalls
Visibility: power window devices and controls
- What is wrong
- Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris, Scion xB, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The power window master switch assemblies in some of these vehicles were built using a less precise process for lubricating the internal components of the switch assemblies. Irregularities in this lubrication process may cause the power window master switch assemblies to malfunction and overheat.
- Risk
- If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will inspect the switch and apply a special grease that inhibits heat build up or replace any switch damaged by the defect, free of charge. Toyota owners that experience a problem with a switch should not attempt to make repairs, but should contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1‑800‑331‑4331. General Motors will contact the Pontiac Vibe owners affected by this recall and GM dealers will inspect and repair switches as necessary. Those owners may contact Pontiac Customer Care at 1‑800‑762‑2737.
Recall number 12V491000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2008 Scion XB windshield crack
Is windshield cracks a common problem on the 2008 Scion XB?
25 of 339 owner complaints about the 2008 Scion XB (7%) mention windshield cracks. The model year with the most reports is 2006.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2008 Scion XB?
There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2008 Scion XB
ABS 27Oil consumption 24No deployment 15Power steering loss 10Stalling 9Engine failure 8Loss of power 6
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