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Scion XBModel year report

2004 Scion XB Problems

Complaints
37filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
65,455miles, 25 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
29 mpgcombined, 1.5L 4-cyl FWD · 27 city / 32 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2004 Scion XB (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 37 consumer complaints for the 2004 Scion XB. The part named most often is air bags, with 7 complaints (19% of the total), followed by visibility (7) and electrical system (6). 25 of the complaints include a mileage, and 20% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 65,455 miles. Of all complaints, 8 involved a crash, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 47 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Visibility complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Back-over prevention (rear camera) (1), Engine cooling (1), Other or unknown (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Air bags: “Front end collision with no air bag deployment. 2004 Scion was traveling at approximately 40 MPH and rear ended a pick up truck; damaging the Scion and pick up truck.the Scion had two feet of drivers side intrusion and the passenger side had 1-1/2 feet of intrusion. The Scion had a star to the windshield and an injured driver, which could have been avoided if airbag deployment happened. The damage to the Scion caused major front end damage exposing the engine and hitting damaging and exposing the air bag sensors. This vehicle was air bag equiped and airbags, which failed to opperate. …”

NHTSA complaint #10080763, filed 2004-07, 14,000 miles

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “A huge crack has appeared in the middle of my windshield from top right about where rear view mirror is and it stretches left and right across my windshield! I have seen several XB's with the same crack in my town alone! I find this to be very odd!!! I feel this is definitely a problem to be addressed by the maker!”

NHTSA complaint #10277359, filed 2009-07, 45,000 miles

Electrical system: “Electric door locks have increasingly become a problem. First, the front passenger side stopped working and now has to be manually locked and unlocked. Then the same happened to the passenger side rear, which has to be locked and unlocked manually. Finally, the driver's door has on three occasions, locked me in, forcing me to roll down the window and use my key to get out of the vehicle. I've never had anything like this happen w/ any of the other vehicles I've owned.”

NHTSA complaint #10700650, filed 2015-03, 65,455 miles

Body and structure: “While opening rear hatch the handle pulled off. No undue pressure was used, it literally just pulled off into my hand as I attempted to simply open the door. I have read numerous complaints of this problem with this particular year & model Scion , this is obviously a manufacturing defect. Scion/toyota refuses to replace the part without a substantial charge.”

NHTSA complaint #10764633, filed 2015-09, 71,213 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

20% of the 25 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 55,000 and 90,000 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (25 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 65,455 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2004 Scion XB version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
xB FWD1.5L 4-cyl5-speed manual273229$2,300
xB FWD1.5L 4-cyl4-speed automatic263128$2,400

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2004 Scion XB in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 47 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 47 bulletins →

Other model years of the Scion XB

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2015623,4282—24—Not enough data
2014959,5002—24—Not enough data
20131441,5002—24—Not enough data
20124590,0003—240 · FewerStable
20115463,2485—2415 · FewerRising
20105548,0197—2450 · TypicalFalling
200914075,00010—2490 · MoreFalling
200833951,0008—24100 · MoreRising
200625328,5005—28Not compared (before 2008)Rising
20059259,0001—29Not compared (before 2008)Rising
20043765,4550—29Not compared (before 2008)Rising

All Scion XB model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2004 Scion XB have?

NHTSA recorded 37 consumer complaints for the 2004 Scion XB as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2004 Scion XB is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 7 complaints (19% of the total), followed by visibility with 7.

Has the 2004 Scion XB been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2004 Scion XB get?

The EPA rates the 2004 Scion XB (xB, 1.5L 4-cyl) at 29 mpg combined, 27 city and 32 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,300 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2004 Scion XB reported?

Among the 25 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 65,455 miles and the middle half falls between 55,000 and 90,000 miles; 20% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.