2009 Scion XB Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

24Engine complaints

17.1%Of all 140 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS73 · 52.1%

ENGINE24 · 17.1%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9 · 6.4%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL9 · 6.4%

SERVICE BRAKES7 · 5%

Share of the 140 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2009 Scion XB overview page.

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…”NHTSA complaint 11569963 — filed 02/05/2024

“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…”NHTSA complaint 11309800 — filed 02/18/2020

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SCION XB. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE AND OIL WARNING INDICATORS INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE VEHICLE WOULD DRIVE VERY…”NHTSA complaint 11271067 — filed 10/25/2019

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Scion XB have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2009 Scion XB: 24 of 140 complaints on file (17.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2009 Scion XB have in total?

140 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 12 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 16 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.