2008 Scion Xb Problems

TAKATA RECALL.

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SCION XB. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED LONGO TOYOTA AT (855) 415-6497 (3534 PECK RD, EL MONTE, CA 91731) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA SCION XB. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS OPERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 153,063.

THE 1ST THING I NOTICED AFTER STARTING MY CAR AFTER WORK WAS THE HEATER WAS BLOWING COLD AIR, EVEN AFTER 4 MILES ON THE ROAD (2 LANE ROAD - 40 MPG). ABOUT 4 MILES FURTHER ON (FREEWAY - 60+ MPH), I NOTICED A THIN GREY CLOUD BEHIND ME, BUT THE EVENING MISTS WERE EVIDENT, SO I WASN'T SURE AT FIRST IF IT WAS COMING FROM MY CAR. I CHECKED THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WHICH SHOWED FLAT COLD - UNUSUAL! I CHECKED MY REARVIEW MIRROR AGAIN, MAYBE 200 YDS LATER, AND THERE WAS A PALER GREY CLOUD FOLLOWING ME. I CHECKED THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AGAIN AND THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS SHOWING. ABOUT 200-500 YARDS FARTHER, THE VSC LIGHT CAME ON, THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON AND ANOTHER LIGHT THAT IS NOT SHOWN IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL STARTED BLINKING: THE SYMBOL WAS A CAR WITH A RECYCLE ARROW INSIDE THE BODY. I TOOK IT TO MEAN THAT THE CONTROLS WERE ACKNOWLEDGING THE HEATER WASN'T WORKING (THE SYMBOL IS THE SAME AS "AIR INTAKE SELECTOR" ON THE HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER CONTROLS). I FELT THAT I STILL HAD GOOD CONTROL OVER THE STEERING; IT WAS A CLEAR EVENING AND THE ROAD WAS DRY, SO I FELT I COULD GET HOME SAFELY (2 MILES). THE CAR WAS RUNNING QUITE ROUGH WHEN I GOT HOME AND THERE WAS WHAT SEEMED TO BE STEAM COMING FROM THE FRONT QUADRANT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE DEALER SAYS THE WATER PUMP FAILED, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT, SO NOW THE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED ($6800). WHY DID THE WARNING LIGHTS AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE NOT LET ME KNOW THE ENGINE WAS OVERHEATING????? OR WHY DID THE WATER PUMP SUDDENLY FAIL?? NO WARNING LIGHTS TO INDICATE FAILURE OF A CRITICAL PART!!!!!??!. (CAR HAS BEEN REGULARLY MAINTAINED, ALL RECOMMENDED SERVICE PERFORMED BY CERTIFIED MECHANICS). NO SIGN THAT THE WATER PUMP WAS LEAKING PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. *TR

I am writing to report significant safety concerns regarding my 2008 Scion [include model, e.g., tC or xB]. After purchasing the vehicle, I discovered multiple serious mechanical and structural defects that make the car unsafe to operate on public roads. 1. Suspension/Struts – The struts are severely worn and are causing premature and uneven tire wear. This creates a major risk of tire blowout or loss of control while driving. 2. Motor Mount – The engine mount is missing screws and bolts, which results in excessive engine movement. This could lead to engine damage or failure while in motion. 3. Alignment – The vehicle’s alignment is completely off, causing the car to pull while driving and further worsening tire wear and handling. 4. Brakes and Rotors – The brakes are nearly nonfunctional, and the rotors are warped and damaged, severely reducing stopping power and increasing the risk of a crash. 5. License Plate Mount – The vehicle has no designated place to mount a rear tag/license plate, which makes it illegal to drive and difficult to comply with state requirements. 6. Missing Headlight – One headlight is entirely missing, significantly reducing visibility at night and making the vehicle a danger to myself and others Fuel System – The fuel system is contaminated and requires flushing. This is causing performance issues, engine hesitation, and raises concerns about potential engine damage or stalling. I have been quoted over $2,500 in repairs just to bring the vehicle to a safe operating condition by 4 mechanics I am requesting that the NHTSA investigate this matter and determine whether these issues represent a pattern of neglect, safety violations, or improper sales practices, especially if other owners have reported similar problems. Thank you for your time and attention to this serious matter.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SCION XB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BURNING OIL EXCESSIVELY WITHOUT WARNING. THE OIL HAD TO BE REPLACED THREE TO FOUR TIMES AFTER AN OIL CHANGE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

I am writing to report significant safety concerns regarding my 2008 Scion [include model, e.g., tC or xB]. After purchasing the vehicle, I discovered multiple serious mechanical and structural defects that make the car unsafe to operate on public roads. 1. Suspension/Struts – The struts are severely worn and are causing premature and uneven tire wear. This creates a major risk of tire blowout or loss of control while driving. 2. Motor Mount – The engine mount is missing screws and bolts, which results in excessive engine movement. This could lead to engine damage or failure while in motion. 3. Alignment – The vehicle’s alignment is completely off, causing the car to pull while driving and further worsening tire wear and handling. 4. Brakes and Rotors – The brakes are nearly nonfunctional, and the rotors are warped and damaged, severely reducing stopping power and increasing the risk of a crash. 5. License Plate Mount – The vehicle has no designated place to mount a rear tag/license plate, which makes it illegal to drive and difficult to comply with state requirements. 6. Missing Headlight – One headlight is entirely missing, significantly reducing visibility at night and making the vehicle a danger to myself and others Fuel System – The fuel system is contaminated and requires flushing. This is causing performance issues, engine hesitation, and raises concerns about potential engine damage or stalling. I have been quoted over $2,500 in repairs just to bring the vehicle to a safe operating condition by 4 mechanics I am requesting that the NHTSA investigate this matter and determine whether these issues represent a pattern of neglect, safety violations, or improper sales practices, especially if other owners have reported similar problems. Thank you for your time and attention to this serious matter.

POWER STEERING SHUT OFF AND THE LIGHT IS ON ON THE DASHBOARD WITH THE BREAK LIGHT TOO. CAR WAS OK AND THEN START TO DRIVE IT ON HIGHWAY AND ALL AT A SUDDEN THE STEERING LIGHT WENT UP AND HE BRAKE LIGHT TOO AND IT SHUTED OFF THE POWER STEERING

I am writing to report significant safety concerns regarding my 2008 Scion [include model, e.g., tC or xB]. After purchasing the vehicle, I discovered multiple serious mechanical and structural defects that make the car unsafe to operate on public roads. 1. Suspension/Struts – The struts are severely worn and are causing premature and uneven tire wear. This creates a major risk of tire blowout or loss of control while driving. 2. Motor Mount – The engine mount is missing screws and bolts, which results in excessive engine movement. This could lead to engine damage or failure while in motion. 3. Alignment – The vehicle’s alignment is completely off, causing the car to pull while driving and further worsening tire wear and handling. 4. Brakes and Rotors – The brakes are nearly nonfunctional, and the rotors are warped and damaged, severely reducing stopping power and increasing the risk of a crash. 5. License Plate Mount – The vehicle has no designated place to mount a rear tag/license plate, which makes it illegal to drive and difficult to comply with state requirements. 6. Missing Headlight – One headlight is entirely missing, significantly reducing visibility at night and making the vehicle a danger to myself and others Fuel System – The fuel system is contaminated and requires flushing. This is causing performance issues, engine hesitation, and raises concerns about potential engine damage or stalling. I have been quoted over $2,500 in repairs just to bring the vehicle to a safe operating condition by 4 mechanics I am requesting that the NHTSA investigate this matter and determine whether these issues represent a pattern of neglect, safety violations, or improper sales practices, especially if other owners have reported similar problems. Thank you for your time and attention to this serious matter.

I TURNED ON MY CAR AND WAS SLOWLY BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL ICON LIT UP. THE STEERING SUDDENLY BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN AND I WAS BARELY ABLE TO PARK THE CAR ON THE STREET. I'M UNABLE TO USE THE CAR FOR ANYTHING ELSE AS I CAN BARELY STEER AT ALL.

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2008 Scion XB. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of the purchase, the vehicle mileage was approximately 140,000; however, the Carfax report listed the mileage at approximately 230,000.

THE ECU WENT BAD , WHEN I WENT OVER THE HIGH WAY ALL LIGHTS COME UP AND THE POWER STEERING STOP WORKING AND THE BRAKES LIGHT WENT UP AND THE

VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO LOCATION AND PARKED. WHEN I RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE, RESTARTED AND BEGAN TO PULL AWAY, STEERING LIGHT CAME ON AND ALL ASSIST IN THE STEERING DISAPPEARED MAKING IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER. HAD TO HAVE STEERING ECM REPLACED.

TAKADA INFLATORS. WHILE DRIVING MY POWER STEERING WAS EXTREMELY HARD TO TURN MAKING IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER INCLUDING PULL OVER TO THE SIDE. IN MOTION ON 110 FREEWAY GOING 60 M PH WENT I LOST CONTROL.

REAR WHEEL PASSENGER SIDE OUT OF ALIGNMENT AND CAN'T BE FIXED. TOP SIDE LEANS INWARD. CAR NEVER BEEN IN ACCIDENT AND IT HAS ALWAYS HAD A PROBLEM OF WEAR ON THAT TIRE SIDE. IT HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION BY A AN ALIGNMENT TECHNICIAN, THAT IT COULD BE A KNOWN ISSUE AS HE HAD SEEN THIS ON MANY SCIONS. ITS BEEN LIKE THIS SINCE I CAN REMEMBER. ALWAYS BUYING NEW TIRES DUE TO THIS CONDITION. DUE TO THIS ISSUE AS WELL, CAR WANTS TO VIER TO RIGHT MOST OFTEN, EVEN WITH PERFECT ALIGNMENT IN THE FRONT. PURCHASED NEW LATE 2007

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SCION XB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL MONITOR AND THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE REPAIRED BUT THE DETAILS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

TAKATA RECALL ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2017 AT 7:40AM, I WAS DRIVING BY MYSELF SOUTH BOUND ON ALABAMA STREET IN HOUSTON, TEXAS. THIS STREET IS A TWO-LANE STREET ON EACH SIDE. I WAS AWARE THAT I WAS ABIDING BY THE SPEED LIMIT, GOING AROUND 25-30 MILES, BECAUSE I HAD JUST LEFT A STOPPED TRAFFIC LIGHT AND WAS HEADING INTO SCHOOL ZONE THAT HAD A FLASHING WARNING LIGHT. ANOTHER DRIVER, DRIVING SOUTH BOUND ON A CROSS STREET OF LIVE OAK STREET, RAN THE STOP SIGN AT HIGH SPEED AND CRASHED INTO ME ON THE DRIVERS' SIDE OF THE CAR. I HAD SEEN THE CAR COMING AND TRIED TO SWERVE AWAY TO THE RIGHT TO NOT HIT HER BUT SHE WAS GOING SO FAST I COULD NOT AVOID HER. THE OTHER DRIVER ADMITTED IT WAS HER FAULT BOTH TO MYSELF, THE POLICE OFFICER WHO ARRIVED ON THE SCENE AND IN THE ACCIDENT REPORT. THE OTHER DRIVERS INSURANCE HAS CLAIMED FULL LIABILITY TO THE ACCIDENT. THE AIRBAG IN MY CAR, THE 2008 SCION XB, DID NOT DEPLOY AT ALL. AS YOU CAN SEE IN THE DOCUMENTATION, IT WAS A DIRECT HIT TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR AND WAS EXTENSIVE. THE DAMAGE WAS SO EXTENSIVE I COULD NOT OPEN THE DOOR AND HAD TO GET OUT OF THE CAR ON THE OTHER SIDE. IF I HAD NOT BEEN WEARING MY SEAT BELT, I WOULD HAVE BEEN SEVERALLY INJURED. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY I DID HAVE TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL FOR AN EXAMINATION BUT WAS CLEARED THAT I HAD NOT SUFFERED ANY MAJOR TRAUMA TO THE HEAD OR NECK.

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY DOING ABOUT 65 MPH WHEN THE HOOD UNLATCHED AND HIT MY WINDSHIELD. I COULDN'T SEE FOR ABOUT 10 SECONDS BEFORE IT FLEW OFF AND OVER THE CAR ONTO THE HIGHWAY BEHIND ME

I CALLED TOYOTA ABOUT 4 MONTHS AGO AND THEY SAID THERE IS NO FIX FOR IT. AND I GOT ANOTHER LETTER TODAY. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON SOMETIMES FOR NO REASON.

AT RANDOM TIMES ALL OF THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS, BRAKE LIGHTS AND OTHER LIGHTS ON THE DASH ILLUMINATE. IT ALSO SEEMS TO GET HARDER TO STEER THE VEHICLE. I HAVE BEEN TOLD IT IS A WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AND DRUM THAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND POSSIBLY AN AXLE OR SPINDLE. FOR A CAR BOUGHT NEW IN 2008 WITH ONLY 42,000 MILES THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD STAND BEHIND THE PRODUCT. I AM CONCERNED OF THE SAFETY OF DRIVING THIS VEHICLE AND HAVING A WHEEL COME OFF. THE DEALER WANTS A BUNCH OF MONEY TO FIX IT. UNHAPPY TOYOTA OWNER. *TR

TL* THE CONTACTS OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA SCION XB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE RIGHT. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE CONTROL ARM WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,000.

I WAS BEHIND A PICKUP TRUCK IN A LEFT TURN LANE .THE TRUCK TURNED AND HIT A MOTORCYCLE WHICH THEN HIT MY BUMPER,LEFT FRONT WHEEL,DRIVERS DOOR ,LEFT PASSENGER DOOR, LEFT REAR WHEEL AND LEFT REAR QUARTER PANEL. $5700 DAMAGE. NOT ONE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. I SUFFERED CONCUSSION WITH VISION LOSS IN MY LEFT EYE AND A HERNIATED DISC IN MY NECK FROM THE WHIPLASH.THE MOTORCYCLE WAS MOVING AT TRAFFIC SPEED. I WAS STOPPED. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SCION XB. WHILE THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE WAS RUNNING WITH THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, THE DOORS INDEPENDENTLY LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN THE IGNITION KEY WAS REMOVED AND THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE, THE DOORS INDEPENDENTLY LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING WITH HER GRANDCHILD IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE POLICE TO UNLOCK THE DOORS. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER WHERE AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,000.

DISCOVERED TWO WIRES THAT TORE THROUGH THE FABRIC ON THE BACK OF THE DRIVERS SEAT. THESE EXPOSED METAL WIRES ARE SHARP AND CAN EASILY CUT SOMEBODY IF THEY SHOULD RUB AGAINST THEM. SOMETHING HAS FAILED INSIDE THE SEAT. MULTIPLE PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME ISSUE ON A DEDICATED ONLINE FORUM FOR THIS VEHICLE. NOT ISOLATED. *TR

DEFECTIVE BRAKES OR RELATED PROBLEM WITH 2008 SCION XB MODEL. WHEN VEHICLE COMES TO A STOP, A LOUD, LOW/DOWNWARD PITCHED SOUND OCCURS AND IT FEELS LIKE EITHER THE BRAKES ARE GRINDING OR SOMETHING RELATED TO THE DRIVE TRAIN IS HAVING A PROBLEM. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM, BUT OCCURS MOST OFTEN AFTER THE CAR HAS SIT IDLE FOR AWHILE. TOYOTA TECHNICIANS DROVE THE CAR FOR 2 DAYS AND SAID THEY EXPERIENCED/HEARD THE PROBLEM, BUT WERE NOT SURE WHAT IT WAS OR HOW TO FIX IT. THEY LUBED THE FRONT BRAKE GLIDE PINS AND ADJUSTED SHIM PAN AND CHARGED ME $120 EVEN THOUGH THE CAR IS UNDER WARRANTY. UNFORTUNATELY THAT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM AND I AM WORRIED THAT THE CAR BRAKING SYSTEM MAY FAIL WHILE I AM DRIVING THE CAR. *TR

I OWN 2008 SCION XB WHICH CURRENTLY HAS 87000 MILES ON IT. 4 WEEKS AGO TODAY I WAS PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND FROM 1ST GEAR TO SECOND GEAR THE CAR JERKED HARD AND ALL VSA, ABS, CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS CAME ON, AND CAR WOULDN'T SHIFT OUT OF GEAR AND STEERING BEGAN TO ACT FUNNY. I HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO MECHANIC IN FEAR OF DRIVING IT ANT FURTHER. MECHANIC RAN DIAGNOSTIC ON CAR AND CODE READ TRANSMISSION SENSOR NO GOOD. THEY REPLACED AND PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING, LIGHTS ON AS WELL. MECHANIC HAD 3 OTHER MECHANICS COME AND EVALUATE AND AS WELL INQUIRED WITH LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP WHO SUGGESTED ONLY THAT IT MAY BE WIRING HARNESS BELOW BATTERY WHICH IS A RECURRING PROBLEM, ALSO THAT THEY WOULD GLADLY LOOK AT THE CAR FOR 90 PER HOUR! MECHANICS LOOKED AT HARNESS AND ALL LOOKED TO BE IN GOOD WORKING SHAPE. THE CAR IS STILL PARKED AND NOT REPAIRED 4 WEEKS LATER. *TR

WITHIN THE FIRST 3 MONTHS FROM BUYING MY SCION FROM HAMMER TOYOTA MY SCION SWAY BAR BREAKS AND COME TO FIND OUT THERE IS A RECALL ON THAT,BUT TOYOTA NEVER SENT ME A NOTICE TILL I TOOK MY CAR IN.THEN THERE WAS A ELECTRICAL PROBLEM AS WELL THAT SOMETHING WAS BURNING INSIDE MY CAR WITHIN THE FIRST 3 MONTHS AND THEN A HAMMER TOYOTA EMPLOYEE BRINGS ME MY CAR AND THEY HAD CRASH MY DRIVER SIDE DOORS.MY NEXT PROBLEM IS THAT MY CAR IS ONLY 4 YEARS OLD I BOUGHT IT WITH 0 MILES OFF THE LOT AND NOW THE CAR CHARCOAL CANISTER BREAKS AND I BOUGHT THE EXTRA WARRANTY ON MY CAR ONLY FOR THEM TO TELL ME THAT THE WARRANTY DOESN'T COVER IT AND IT COST ME $1800.00 FOR THEM TO FIX IT.NOW THE NEXT PROBLEM IS THAT THE ENGINE IS BURNING TO MUCH OIL WITHIN A MONTH 1 QTY OF OIL.I TAKE THE CAR TO GET SERVICE AND CHECK THE OIL BEFORE THE MONTH END AND ITS BURN JUST ABOUT 1 QTY AND THAT'S ONLY DRIVING WITHIN THE CITY NOT DRIVING HIGHWAY.NOW I AM GETTING CALLS FROM TOYOTA WANTING TO BUY MY CAR BACK FROM ME FOR LESS THEN WHAT I BOUGHT MY CAR FOR.THIS CAR HAS COST ME MORE MONEY THEN ANYTHING AND PROBLEMS.SOMETHING IS WRONG HERE FOR THEM TO BE CALLING ME TO BUY MY CAR BACK FROM ME WHY IS MY QUESTION? AFTER SO MANY PROBLEMS I PAY MY CAR IN FULL AND ONLY 3 TO 5 MONTHS OLD WHEN ALL THIS PROBLEMS STARTED AND TOYOTA GIVING ME THE RUN AROUND EACH TIME I TOOK THE CAR INTO THEM AND TOLD THEM ABOUT THE OIL PROBLEM FOR THEM TO TELL ME JUST TO CHECK THE OIL EVERY TWO WEEKS WHY SHOULD I CHECK THE OIL EVERY TWO WEEKS WHEN THE CAR IS NEW AT THE TIME DOZEN MAKE ANY SENSE IF IT GETS OIL SERVICE EVERY 2,500 MILES. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SCION XB. THE CONTACT SMELLED SULFUR INSIDE THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE. INITIALLY, HE THOUGHT THE SMELL WAS COMING FROM THE WATER IN THE BATTERY. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT HE NEEDED TO CHANGE HIS SELECTION OF GASOLINE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE DEALER'S ADVICE, BUT THE SMELL STILL PERSISTS AND MAKES HIM NAUSEAS. HE CALLED THE TOYOTA CORPORATION AND INFORMED THEM THAT THE SMELL COULD BE FROM ANY TYPE OF GASOLINE; THEREFORE, IT WAS NOT SOMETHING THAT HE COULD CONTROL. TOYOTA REFUSED TO ASSIST WITH THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 4,500.

EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. I HAVE TO ADD TWO QUARTS OF OIL BETWEEN EVERY OIL CHANGE AND THE VEHICLE IS STILL A QUART LOW WHEN IT'S CHANGED. I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM TOYOTA TO HAVE VEHICLE TESTED FOR EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. TEST RESULTS SHOW IT USES .6 QUARTS IN 1000 MILES, TOYOTA SAYS THAT'S NORMAL.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA SCION XB. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 70MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY HIS ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE THAT THE CV BOOT WAS DEFECTIVE AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING REPAIRS AND FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 47,779.

I OWN A 2008 XB AND AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED WHEN HIT IN PASSENGER FRONT SIDE OF CAR BY A DEER AND BACK SHOULDER RESTRAINT DIDN'T LOCK ON IMPACT ALLOWED PERSON TO HIT BACK OF DRIVER SEAT . AFTER CRASH MOTOR STAYED RUNNING BUT HAZARD LIGHTS WOULDN'T WORK AND JUST GLAD NO ONE WAS KILLED. I JUST WANT SOMEONE TO BE AWARE THAT THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A BAD OUTCOME AND TO CHECK OUT THE SAFETY OF A VEHICLE TO SAVE LIVES.I DID ENJOY MY XB LOTS ROOM AND GREAT HANDLING IN SNOW. *TR

THIS VEHICLE HAD A LOT OF ISSUES, FIRST THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT FAIL 12/26/09 TOYOTA FIXED/REPLACED NOW 4/3/12 DISCOVERED OIL IS BURNING TO THE POINT THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON. CHECKED OIL NO OIL SHOW ON OIL DIPSTICK THEN WENT TO AUTOZONE BOUGHT THE OIL AND TOPPED IT OFF 4/3/12. BEFORE THIS BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS FAIL WORN OUT. REPLACED BOTH SIDES COST ALMOST $900 JUST PARTS ALONE. I'VE NEVER OWN A NEW CAR BEFORE THAT HAS SO MUCH ISSUES LIKE THIS ONE. THIS VEHICLE IS POORLY MADE AND TOYOTA SHOULD DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS. IS THIS MEAN I WILL HAVE TO TOPPED OFF MY VEHICLE EVERY OTHER WEEK OR CHANGE MY REAR BEARING AND HUBS EVERY 50-70 MILES OR SOONER? THIS IS RIDICULOUS AND THIS IS NOT TOYOTA IT USED TO KNOWN FOR. I OWN HONDA/ACURA AND NISSAN NEVER HAVE THIS PROBLEM BEFORE. NOT EVEN ONCE AND HAVE THE VEHICLE MORE THAN 5-7 YEARS ALREADY. NOW MY REAR DOOR/TRUNK DON'T WANT TO OPEN LIKE THERE IS TIME DELAY OR SOME TYPE. WHY AREN'T TOYOTA WARN PEOPLE OF THE KNOW ISSUES OR FIXED IT BEFORE THEY SELL IT? *TR