2009 Scion XB problems
Owners have filed 172 complaints about the 2009 Scion XB with NHTSA. Air bags account for 43% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of engine at 14%.
Complaints172
Crashes21
Fires10
Injuries28
Deaths1
What owners report breaking
Air bags 43.0% · 74
Engine 14.0% · 24
Vehicle speed control 5.2% · 9
Electrical system 5.2% · 9
Service brakes, hydraulic 4.1% · 7
Service brakes 4.1% · 7
Structure 3.5% · 6
Unknown or other 3.5% · 6
Severity
Of those complaints, 21 describe a crash, 10 describe a fire, 28 report an injury and 1 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 4 model years of the Scion XB in this data, 2009 ranks 3rd by complaint volume — 2008 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 7 in the last three years against 23 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 72,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Scion XB. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Air bags
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Scion XB. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Air bags
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Scion XB. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Air bags
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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