Vehicle uses extensive amounts of oil when traveling short distances wether on a highway or city streets, this year and model of the engine can use a lot of oil and may be fatal to others of oil is not checked on a daily basis. The vehicle has no signs of leakage.
The worst 2008 Toyota Scion XB problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine4
- Body3
- Airbags1
- Brakes1
- Fuel system1
Problems by type
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- Engine4
- Body3
- Airbags1
- Brakes1
- Fuel system1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Toyota Scion XB 49
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- DL: Toyota has received reports of paint peeling on certain vehicles with the original factory-applied...
- CSP: Customer Support Program ZKG ? Paint Repair Process
- Ti: technical instructions
- CSP: Takata CSP Coverage Job Aid
- TI: Technical Instructions Customer Support Program ZKG Multiple Models and Model Years Vehicles Painted...
- POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground...
- Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- RE: Toyota has received reports of paint peeling on certain vehicles with the original factory-applied...
- Zkg website proper photograph submission
- DL: Toyota plans to send Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices for the above referenced campaigns to remind...
What 2008 Toyota Scion XB owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Right front rotor disc split open over time until it affected about ⅔ of the circumference , and impaired brake ability. I have attached a photo of the rotor and a service receipt.
My 2008 scion xb uses too much oil. I got complete oil change april 10,2020. Within 30 days had to add quart of synthetic oil already. Then looked up recall. Recall w my VIN# said make service appt. At local toyota . Elk grove toyota made 2 appts. When checked in they said the associate wasnt at work and recall expired in 2017. Then roberta called me and looked into it, said it was extended til 9/92025. Made another appt. Same outcome when I checked in.was garanteed the work would be done and it wasnt.
Diesel oil runs out quickly. However, there are no signs of diesel oil leaking on the ground or while driving.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota scion xb. The contact stated that he received an extended warranty notification for excessive oil consumption. The vehicle was taken to midtown toyota (2700 n cicero ave, chicago, il 60639) where he received an oil change and was informed to return the vehicle once he drove another 1200 miles. At the stated mileage, the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The contact was informed that the dealer was unable to service the vehicle on that day due to the number of vehicles that were already scheduled to be repaired. The contact returned two days later and was informed that the vehicle exceeded the mileage limit and was therefore not eligible for the extended warranty. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to his residence. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
The car is sucking up the oil I get a oil change and the next day I have to put a quart of oil everyday is checking the oil I have to put at least 3 quarts of oil in it it does not hold the oil and you don't see where the oil is dripping out at.I love my car but I am having so many problems with this oil.
There was a recall and they tested my car incorrectly. My car every oils change I have to put three liters of oil in it.
I was driving on the freeway and my hood flew up against my windshield. I had to pull off the freeway and my hood is severely damaged because of this. It cracked my windshield and could have caused major accidents.
I was driving on the freeway and my hood flew up against my windshield. I had to pull off the freeway and my hood is severely damaged because of this. It cracked my windshield and could have caused major accidents.
I was driving on the freeway and my hood flew up against my windshield. I had to pull off the freeway and my hood is severely damaged because of this. It cracked my windshield and could have caused major accidents.
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Questions about the 2008 Toyota Scion XB
Is the 2008 Toyota Scion XB reliable?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the 2008 Toyota Scion XB, close to a typical Scion XB model year.
What is the 2008 Toyota Scion XB year score?
The 2008 Toyota Scion XB scores 75 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Toyota Scion XB: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Toyota Scion XB?
Engine and cooling, with 4 complaints. Next is body (3).
How many recalls does the 2008 Toyota Scion XB have?
No recalls on record.
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