Scion XB brake failure problems

Filed Feb 27, 2024 · Airbags, Brakes · CO · crash · 6 injuries

I first reported the break, airbag, and acceleration failure on my brand new 2005 Scion XB on June 20, 2005. I only had the Daihatsu/ Toyota two week when a driver in front of me stopped short at a Yield sign forcing me to slam on my brakes. immediately heard the sound of metal snapping and the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. I pumped the pedal to the floor but there was no resistance. The vehicle immediately accelerated, and I struck the rear of Ford Explorer at about 30-35 miles per hour. I suffered catastrophic injuries. I filed complaints at every level of government possible, but no one would investigate my claims. My FDFS complaint dated [XXX] might be the first to accurately report and describe causation regarding of these known defects sold by Toyota/Daihatsu with willful intent to defraud the public by fraudulent concealment of these known Defective Products. Toyota/ Daihatsu's Top Brass had full knowledge of the danger they were selling to the American Public under the Toyota Brand built on Safety. In a criminal conspiracy designed to defraud the U,S. Government by importing and selling 200,000 Scion models 2003, 2004, 2005 without safety crash testing thru Project Genesis. Toyota/Daihatsu didn't just cheat on safety testing on these models they failed to perform any safety crash testing until the model change in 2006 then just included all models 2003, 2004, 2005 into the 2006 rating applying those standards to all models. The information is overt and online just google 2005 XB crash test. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed May 7, 2019 · Airbags, Body · 30,000 miles · TX · crash · fire · 2 injuries

The brakes failed

Filed Jun 9, 2014 · Brakes · 41,928 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota scion xb. The contact stated that while driving, the brakes failed to engage. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the ABS and ECM needed to be reset. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 41,928...updated 08/11/14 *bf updated 08/20/2014

Filed Feb 27, 2013 · Acceleration · 8,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota scion xb. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, she began to decelerate and approximately seven hundred feet later, the vehicle accelerated independently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis where the contact was told that she must have accidentally engaged the cruise control. The failure recurred and the vehicle was returned to the dealer where it was found that the battery had been disconnected. The failure recurred but the dealer stated they could not find a cause for the failure. The vehicle also experienced brake failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 8,000 and the current mileage was 39,000.

Filed Aug 26, 2011 · Brakes · 9,000 miles · TX · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota scion xb. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked on an incline with the emergency brake engaged yet, the vehicle rolled away independently, crashing into a tree. The front end of the vehicle and the undercarriage were damaged. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the brake failure was not recalled. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 9,000.

Filed Feb 16, 2011 · Brakes · CA

The first time my brakes stopped working was in the endings of may of 2010, I was in a bumpy road going about 45 MPH. I was nearing a stop sign and my brakes would not work. The brake pedal would touch the floor until I received signals that it was working. It did this about 3-4 times. I took my car in that same day and nothing was found to be wrong. Six months later, this same incident happened again. But this time I was in a traffic area and people around. My brakes would not work, they were again doing the same thing. I contacted a specialist from toyota scion and he came a week later and inspected my car and found nothing wrong. But he did actually do something about it, which was great. He replaced my brake cylinder. So after this second time I thought it wouldn't happened again. But it was a much shorter time frame than the last 2. The third time was on february 14, 2011, only 3 months from the 2nd,. Now I just don't feel safe driving my vehicle. I have a child, and a little sister that often ride with me. I don't want there to be a bad accident where I wont be able to brake at all. Not only that, but my brakes shouldn't be doing this in the first place.

Filed Mar 10, 2010 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 50,000 miles · AL · crash

I have a toyota scion xb and I was driving on a snow covered road. I had a deer jump out in front of me. The anti-lock brakes failed and my wheels locked up and I slid into the ditch. I contacted the dealership and they said a speed sensor went out. I ordered the part and was going to have it replaced for $90. When they went to install the part they found a short in the wiring and that is what caused the sensor to fail. They wanted me to pay over $1000 to have the wiring fixed. They gave me a copy of the service advisory from toyota stating they knew they had this defect and had a redesigned part to install because of corrosion which caused the short. I refused to have the new parts installed because I don't feel I should have to pay for their design flaws.

Filed Feb 8, 2010 · Brakes · 56,000 miles · NY

I have a 2004 scion xb. Throughout the life of the car, I have experienced similar braking issues to the ones currently being described for the 2010 prius: momentary loss of braking capability while traveling over an uneven road surface, pothole or bump. On 2 or 3 occasions I have brought it to the attention of my toyota dealer when I've had the car in for routine service, but they have said they couldn't replicate the issue and therefore could not address the problem until they can experience it to see what the problem is. I'm not sure wht type of brakes I have on this car.

Filed Feb 6, 2010 · Brakes · 66,924 miles · IL

Brakes failed for seconds in freezing weather; then brakes returned; this loss of power in the brakes has happened infrequently; only 6-10 times since ownership; but last week it happened twice on il sr 38 driving west, and two each rear-enders almost occurred; because when you need the brakes you expect them to function, as usual;

Filed Jan 30, 2010 · Brakes · 111,000 miles · OH

This concerns my leased 2008 scion xd. The first time my brakes failed was about a week prior to receipt of the recall notice. I was going downhill at a very low rate of speed in very cold weather, dry ground. I put my foot on the brake & nothing happened. I had to swerve & bump the curb to slow the car and after about 15 feet, I was able to bring the car to a stop. The recall involves moisture collected on the positive crankcase ventilation port,seeps into the brake system vacuum port & freezes in colder temperatures causing brake failure. I had the recalled part replaced, & then the brakes failed again. Again at slow speed. This time on a flat surface. Very cold temperatures, but no inclement weather. I immediately called to schedule service. But before my appointment the brakes failed four times in one hair raising drive to work. I am amazed either myself or someone else was not hurt. I called the dealership & told them there was no way I would drive the car again. They sent a loan vehicle out with a driver to pick up my car & drive it back to the dealership. Now the mechanic is saying they can find nothing wrong with the vehicle. They are 'unable to recreate the problem.' I have a year left on the lease of this vehicle. There is no way I am going to subject myself to the danger of driving this car again . Six brake failures is more than enough. I met with a dead end trying to work with my dealership regarding my scion xd. They could not duplicate the conditions under which my brakes failed to work. According to them, there is nothing wrong with the vehicle. It did not matter to them that their mechanic took it for a five minute spin in temps that were nearly 30 degrees warmer than the temps were when I encountered this problem. I spoke with a sales manager, the general manager and the head mechanic. I could tell the sales manager felt badly, but he was forced to tow the company line. The general manager was horribly condescending. They offered no solution to my problem.