2008 Toyota Scion Xd Reliability Score: 9.2 out of 10

67 NHTSA Complaints

0 Recalls

0 Fire Reports

8 Crash Reports

Reliability Score

9.2 / 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 9 powertrain complaints. A typical compact sedan fleet of this size and age would have drawn about 35.

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

Breakdown

Complaints overall9 complaints against about 35 for similar vehicles

9.2

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

2ZR-FE

1.8L 4-cyl / 95 hp

57 complaints 57.0 per year Gasoline

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Complaint Breakdown

brakes

suspension

electrical

interior

safety systems

Same engine used in

TOYOTA Corolla (2014-2018)TOYOTA Corolla (2019-2025)TOYOTA Matrix (2009-2014)TOYOTA Corolla (2003-2008)TOYOTA Corolla (2009-2013)

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 Xd Unidentified Engine

7 complaints 7.0 per year

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Complaint Breakdown

brakes

engine

suspension

transmission

fuel system

2AZ-FE

2.4L 4-cyl / 158 hp

3 complaints 3.0 per year Gasoline

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Complaint Breakdown

safety systems

engine

other

Same engine used in

TOYOTA Camry (2002-2006)TOYOTA Highlander (2001-2007)TOYOTA Matrix (2009-2014)TOYOTA Matrix (2003-2008)TOYOTA RAV4 (2006-2012)TOYOTA RAV4 (2013-2018)

+6 more

TOYOTA Corolla (2003-2008)TOYOTA Camry (2012-2017)TOYOTA Camry (2007-2011)TOYOTA Solara (2004-2008)TOYOTA Corolla (2009-2013)TOYOTA RAV4 (2001-2005)

Owner Complaints by System

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

Brakes: 30 owner complaints

Suspension: 11 owner complaints

Electrical System: 11 owner complaints

Safety Systems: 6 owner complaints

What to check on a used 2008 Toyota Scion Xd

On a used 2008 Toyota Scion Xd, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the brakes (30), the suspension (11) and the electrical system (11). 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.

On an empty road, brake firmly from 40 mph with a light grip on the wheel.Safety. NHTSA has 30 owner complaints on the 2008 Toyota Scion Xd about the brakes.
Drive over a speed bump and a rough patch at 15 to 20 mph with the radio off.Safety. NHTSA has 11 owner complaints on the 2008 Toyota Scion Xd about the suspension.
Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 11 owner complaints on the 2008 Toyota Scion Xd about the electrical system.
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 6 owner complaints on the 2008 Toyota Scion Xd about the airbags and driver-assist systems.
Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 3 owner complaints on the 2008 Toyota Scion Xd about the engine.

Open the full inspection checklist for the 2008 Toyota Scion Xd

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9.5/10

5 engines / 177 complaints

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2008-2008 Toyota Scion Xd complaints?

Owners have filed 67 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008-2008 Toyota Scion Xd. The systems they name most often are the brakes, the suspension and the electrical system.

Is the 2008-2008 Toyota Scion Xd 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 67 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008-2008 Toyota Scion Xd. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008-2008 Toyota Scion Xd have?

NHTSA has 67 owner complaints on file for the 2008-2008 Toyota Scion Xd 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 2008-2008 Toyota Scion Xd?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2008-2008 Toyota Scion Xd.

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

Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the brakes, the suspension 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 Xd have NHTSA crash test ratings?

NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2008 Toyota Scion Xd. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 67 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.