2009 Scion XB engine problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2009 Scion XB — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“This vehicle type had a oil consumption recall. My vehicle has never been repaired. The car consumes a lot of oil. I went to my local Toyota dealership to have my car repaired under the recall. They would not honor the repair.. my car is a 2009 Scion xB. The recall goes back to 2016. I bought my…”
filed Feb 5, 2024
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota scion. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to mike bass ford located at 5050 detroit rd, sheffield, oh 44035 (440) 934-3673, for routine maintenance, the contact was informed that the oil level was extremely low. An oil change was performed however, a…”
filed Feb 18, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
TT: HVAC drain tube is found to be blocked/clogged.
S-TT-0117-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 11, 2020
Engine problems in other XB years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 XB | 8 | 18% |
| 2011 XB | 6 | 11% |
| 2010 XB | 4 | 7% |
| 2008 XB | 35 | 10% |
| 2006 XB | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 XB | 2 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Scion XB
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.