2004 Toyota Scion Xb Reliability Score: 9.5 out of 10

36 NHTSA Complaints

0 Recalls

0 Fire Reports

8 Crash Reports

Reliability Score

9.5 / 10

Reliability score

Very few owner complaints against similar compact sedans

The class average is 7.0. Based on complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the engine, transmission or drivetrain.

Owners filed 2 powertrain complaints. A typical compact sedan fleet of this size and age would have drawn about 24.

Scores this high have held: three years on they had moved 0.1 points in the typical case.

Breakdown

Complaints overall2 complaints against about 24 for similar vehicles

9.5

Last three years

n/aNot enough data

Engine, transmission or drive unit failed or replaced

n/aNot enough data

Oil consumption, fuel in the oil or overheating

n/aNot enough data

Each line scores one view of the same complaints the same way, so the lines overlap. The mark on each bar is the class average. A line needs 20 expected complaints to show a number.

Similar vehicles are others in the same class, compared at the same age and in the same years. The score counts complaints owners filed with NHTSA, per vehicle built, which is different from the share of vehicles that fail. How the score is worked out

On the record

No serious powertrain recall covering 5% or more of this generation and no escalated investigation in NHTSA's files. Warranty extensions and settlements have not been researched.

Complaints by Engine Code

INZ-FE

1.5L 4-cyl

20 complaints 20.0 per year Gasoline

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Complaint Breakdown

body

other

safety systems

electrical

interior

Same engine used in

TOYOTA 4Runner (2003-2009)

1NZ-FE

4-cyl / 108 hp

10 complaints 10.0 per year Gasoline

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Complaint Breakdown

safety systems

electrical

other

body

interior

Same engine used in

TOYOTA Yaris (2012-2018)TOYOTA Echo (2000-2005)TOYOTA Yaris (2007-2011)TOYOTA Corolla (2009-2013)

Show 1 additional engine variant with limited data

These engines appear in fewer than 10 owner complaints. A low count can mean a clean record, and it can also be a VIN-decode anomaly in NHTSA's data.

Toyota Scion Xb Unidentified Engine

6 complaints 6.0 per year

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Complaint Breakdown

brakes

other

body

safety systems

Owner Complaints by System

Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Toyota Scion Xb, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.

Safety Systems: 8 owner complaints

Body/Trim: 7 owner complaints

Electrical System: 6 owner complaints

All Generations

20042004 20052005 20102010

Alternatives in Compact Sedan

3 engines / 16 complaints

3 engines / 66 complaints

Lexus

2014-2025

9.5/10

5 engines / 177 complaints

4 engines / 109 complaints

1 engine / 285 complaints

3 engines / 82 complaints

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2004-2004 Toyota Scion Xb complaints?

Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004-2004 Toyota Scion Xb. The systems they name most often are the safety systems, the body and trim and the electrical system.

Is the 2004-2004 Toyota Scion Xb a good used car?

That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004-2004 Toyota Scion Xb. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2004-2004 Toyota Scion Xb have?

NHTSA has 36 owner complaints on file for the 2004-2004 Toyota Scion Xb as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

What recalls affect the 2004-2004 Toyota Scion Xb?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2004-2004 Toyota Scion Xb.

What should I check before buying a used Toyota Scion Xb?

Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the safety systems, the body and trim and the electrical system, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.

Does the Scion Xb have NHTSA crash test ratings?

NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2004 Toyota Scion Xb. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 36 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.