Reliability
Toyota

Scion Xb (2010)

2010 · Compact Sedan · 1 engine
55 NHTSA Complaints
0 Recalls
1 Fire Reports
4 Crash Reports
View all 3 generations of the Toyota Scion Xb → Inspection checklist

Reliability Score

9.0 / 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 7 powertrain complaints. A typical compact sedan fleet of this size and age would have drawn about 23.

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

Breakdown
Complaints overall7 complaints against about 23 for similar vehicles
9.0
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

Show 2 additional engine variants 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
View details

Complaint Breakdown

brakes
2
safety systems
1
body
1
electrical
1
other
1

2ZR-FE

1.8L 4-cyl / 95 hp
1 complaint 1.0 per year Gasoline
View details

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: 27 owner complaints
Brakes: 7 owner complaints
Engine: 5 owner complaints
Electrical System: 5 owner complaints
Body/Trim: 5 owner complaints

What to check on a used 2010 Toyota Scion Xb

On a used 2010 Toyota Scion Xb, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the airbags and driver-assist systems (27), the brakes (7) and the engine (5). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

  1. Switch the ignition on and watch the airbag light. On the drive, check the backup camera and any collision or lane warning.Safety. NHTSA has 27 owner complaints on the 2010 Toyota Scion Xb about the airbags and driver-assist systems.
  2. On an empty road, brake firmly from 40 mph with a light grip on the wheel.Safety. NHTSA has 7 owner complaints on the 2010 Toyota Scion Xb about the brakes.
  3. Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 5 owner complaints on the 2010 Toyota Scion Xb about the engine.
  4. Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 5 owner complaints on the 2010 Toyota Scion Xb about the electrical system.
  5. Open and close every door, the hood and the trunk or hatch. Check the latches, the seals and the gaps between panels.Minor. NHTSA has 5 owner complaints on the 2010 Toyota Scion Xb about the body and structure.
Open the full inspection checklist for the 2010 Toyota Scion Xb

Alternatives in Compact Sedan

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2010-2010 Toyota Scion Xb complaints?

Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010-2010 Toyota Scion Xb. The systems they name most often are the safety systems, the brakes and the engine.

Is the 2010-2010 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 55 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010-2010 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 2010-2010 Toyota Scion Xb have?

NHTSA has 55 owner complaints on file for the 2010-2010 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 2010-2010 Toyota Scion Xb?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2010-2010 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 brakes and the engine, 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 2010 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. 55 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.

© 2026 The Weekly Driver