2008 Honda Fit vs 2008 Scion XB
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Honda Fit | 2008 Scion XB |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 217 | 339 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 32 | 141 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 28 | 30 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29–31 | 24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,000 mi | 53,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Fit | Scion XB |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 57 | 132 |
| Engine | 23 | 35 |
| Structure | 43 | 11 |
| Electrical System | 18 | 34 |
| Steering | 12 | 37 |
| Visibility | 2 | 45 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 13 | 20 |
| Power Train | 24 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 28 | 12 |
| Rust / corrosion | 13 | 9 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 0 |
| Water leaks | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 21 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 6 |
2008 Honda Fit
2008 Scion XB
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.