2008 Scion XB Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 339 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 Scion XB overview page.
What owners report
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SCION XB. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER HAVING HIS VEHICLE IN FOR ROUTINE SERVICE CHECK THE MECHANIC ADVISED HIM THAT THE…”NHTSA complaint 10425222 — filed 09/13/2011
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA SCION XB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM, AIR BAG AND THE ANTI BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON…”NHTSA complaint 10416235 — filed 07/29/2011
“THE CONTACT OWNS 2008 SCION XB. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 25 MPH IN SNOWY WEATHER WHEN ALL OF THE WARNING COMPONENT LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AS THE…”NHTSA complaint 10381555 — filed 02/11/2011
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 Scion XB have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2008 Scion XB: 31 of 339 complaints on file (9.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2008 Scion XB have in total?
339 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 30 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 24 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
