2004 Scion XB Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 16%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,606miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 2004 Scion XB, 16% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,606 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“The rear door latch handle broke off in my hand after trying to open the rear door about 18 months ago. I replaced the part at the dealership at a cost of almost $300. This happened again in nov. 2012. It is a high stress part that is held on by 2 very small cheap plastic brackets.”
NHTSA complaint #10486253, filed 2012-11, 82,000 miles“Liftgate handle / light fixture housing broke and separated from the liftgate, hanging by the wire; I had to tape it in place in order to drive the vehicle without the part dangling and knocking against the back of the vehicle / obscuring the license plate.”
NHTSA complaint #10502010, filed 2013-03, 65,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 toyota Scion XB. The contact stated that the rear hatch handle fractured. The contact was not able to open the hatchback from inside or outside the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10661600, filed 2014-12, 76,000 miles“Wheels: premature tire wear (prior to tire mileage warranty) along with unexplainable warping of the rims. Tire blow out and/or handling/steering issues can cause accidents and safety hazards, thereby putting an owner into a physical damage situation, as well as by standers. Wipers: rear wiper fluid does not spray, straight stream down the center of rear window; wiper blade doesn't contact 'straight' rear window thereby decreasing visibility which in turns initiates and intensifies safety/accident hazards, not to mention defeats the need/usefulness of the rearview mirror. …”
NHTSA complaint #10447519, filed 2012-02Related service bulletins
- 10133817Mar 13, 2013Scion has received some reports where the Back Dorr Garnish may loosen. In certain cases, continued usage of the loose garnish could result in breakage of the Back Door Garnish
- 10133816Mar 13, 2013In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for the Back Door…
- 10133815Mar 13, 2013In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for the Back Door…
- 10060818Mar 13, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10052591Mar 13, 2013Toyota: see document search button for owner letter. On certain vehicles, a warranty enhancement program is extended to cover back door garnish that loosen or can break with…
- 10133800Mar 12, 2013Some 2004 ? 2006 model year xB vehicles may exhibit a condition where the back door garnish becomes loose, and in some cases continued usage of the loose garnish may result in…
- 10060905Mar 12, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 17% |
| 2014 | 2 | 22% |
| 2013 | 1 | 7% |
| 2012 | 7 | 16% |
| 2011 | 3 | 6% |
| 2010 | 5 | 9% |
| 2009 | 5 | 4% |
| 2008 | 11 | 3% |
| 2006 | 23 | 9% |
| 2005 | 24 | 26% |
| 2004 | 6 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2004 Scion XB
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Scion XB
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.
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