Model year

2008 Scion xD

NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 67 complaints for the 2008 Scion xD (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are SERVICE BRAKES (19), SUSPENSION (11), VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (9). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 28–29 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,300–$2,400, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.

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Recalls

14V169000 · Apr 9, 2014

SEATS

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Yaris vehicles manufactured August 22, 2005, through May 12, 2010, and 2008-2010 Scion xD vehicles manufactured April 4, 2007, through May 12, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the springs used for the seat rails on the driver's…

12V491000 · Oct 10, 2012

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris, Scion xB, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The power window master switch assemblies in some of these vehicles were…

10V036000 · Feb 3, 2010

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY…

10V035000 · Feb 3, 2010

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE…

09V338000 · Aug 27, 2009

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 SCION XD AND MY 2009-2010 COROLLA, AND COROLLA MATRIX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.8L ENGINE AND ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALASKA, COLORADO, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, IOWA, KANSAS, MAINE, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA,…

Complaints

67 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 8, fire flag on 0, injury field 2, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.

  1. SERVICE BRAKES19
  2. SUSPENSION11
  3. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL9
  4. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM7
  5. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC7
  6. ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)6
  7. AIR BAGS5
  8. SEATS5
  9. ENGINE3
  10. POWER TRAIN3

Investigations

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Safety ratings

NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.

Fuel economy

EPA configurations. Electric rows show MPGe in the combined column and kWh/100 mi separately. Annual fuel cost is EPA's published fuelCost08 figure.
ConfigurationFuelCityHwyCombkWh/100 miRangeAnnual fuel cost
xD · 1.8L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline263228——$2,400
xD · 1.8L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline273329——$2,300

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Check a vehicle

This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2008 Scion xD at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.

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