2010 Toyota Scion xB Complaints

  • Electrical System, engine, fuel/propulsion System 10/14/2025

    Vehicle had no dashboard light indicators. While traveling on highway, started to sound like a motorcycle and decelerate. Pulled over and started to smoke from the hood, exited vehicle and smoke turned to flames. Fire deescalated by Fire Dept. and vehicle is a total loss. All maintenance was UpToDate and just passed vehicle inspection for driving test a week prior. Fire cause completely unknown at this time per fire report Area of Fire Origin: 83-Engine area, running gear, wheel area

  • Tires 03/15/2025

    This complaint is concerning Bridgestone All Season Tire (BL 205/55R 16). I was driving on the road and all of a sudden the steering wheel was moving back and forth and the right front tire was bouncing uncontrollably while was while driving. My car was pulling to the right as I drove, creating a dangerously unstable driving condition, This issue posed a significant risk not only to my safety but also to others on the road, as the inability to control the vehicle could result in an accident. I pulled over, and saw that the tire was not flat. I was two blocks from the sister store in Halladale. I asked for the manager to look at my wheel as it is under warranty. The manager said it was a bubble in the tread of the tire. I asked the manager since this is a manufacturer defect, can I get tire replaced at no charge. He said he would replace it not for free, but he would prorate the tire. He gave me the estimate and I informed him that since I bought the extended warranty, mounting and ba...

  • Suspension 08/28/2021

    My Scion XB has a set of dealer installed TRD springs front and rear. The springs in the rear have rusted to the point where I question their resistance to breaking and thus the safety of the car when turning a corner. The springs came from the factory with a coating that has quickly worn off an exposed the bare, untreated metal to excessive rust and corrosion. If one of these springs breaks while driving, then the car could be difficult to control and result in a wreck.

  • Suspension, structure 05/15/2021

    The contact owns a 2010 Scion XB. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling, the vehicle would shake and vibrate abnormally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the motor mounts were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, while driving approximately 25 mph, the front passenger’s side axle failed causing the front passenger’s side of the vehicle to lower. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 225,000.

  • Power Train 05/12/2020

    My car 2010 Scion XB burring oil due to defective piston ring designed by Toyota. This problem should be cover by Toyota even after 150,000 miles or after 10years old. It's is getting worse each year goes by Toyota ignored the piston ring designed problem.

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