2011 Scion xB problems and complaints
Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Scion xB. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (41), Engine (6), Service Brakes (3).
Key takeaways
- 54 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 4 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 41 | 76% |
| Engine | 6 | 11% |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 6% |
| Structure | 3 | 6% |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 4% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 4% |
| Steering | 1 | 2% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 2% |
| Electrical System | 1 | 2% |
| Tires | 1 | 2% |
| Hydraulic | 1 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other,service Brakes,engine - filed 2023-12-06
I purchased my 2011Scion XB 09/08/2010 and in the last 12 months, my scion XB has been burning oil extremely fast. I have to add oil to the vehicle approximately every 4-5 weeks. I’ve taken it to the the Toyota dealership and was advised that the only way to fix the issue is by getting a new engine. Also, every time I ...
Steering - filed 2023-06-27
The steering becomes hard to control after being on the highway for around 40-60 mins. It is hard to keep the vehicle on track because the steering is "sticky" and it takes more force to keep the vehicle in its lane, hence we wander within the lane and appear to be either drunk or not in full control. The problem is ...
Structure - filed 2020-01-29
DEFECTIVE REAR HATCH LATCH. FREQUENTLY SHOWS TO BE UNLATCHED DESPITE BEING LATCHED. CAN'T TELL IF A DOOR IS UNLATCHED SINCE IT IS ONE INDICATOR FOR ALL DOORS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. HAPPENS MOST FREQUENTLY WHEN HOT OR IF THE SUN SHINES ON REAR OF CAR. INDICATES UNLATCHED PARKED OR IN MOTION.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.