2008 Scion XB Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 339 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,050miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2008 Scion XB, 1% of the 339 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,050 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.
“At random times all of the traction control lights, brake lights and other lights on the dash illuminate. It also seems to get harder to steer the vehicle. I have been told it is a wheel speed sensor and drum that needs to be replaced and possibly an axle or spindle. For a car bought new in 2008 with only 42,000 miles the manufacturer should stand behind the product. I am concerned of the safety of driving this vehicle and having a wheel come off. The dealer wants a bunch of money to fix it. Unhappy toyota owner.”
NHTSA complaint #10499351, filed 2013-02, 42,000 miles“Low beam headlamps on the 2008 Scion XB do not project out far enough from the vehicle. There is a clearly defined line about 75 feet from the vehicle where the light ends and the dark begins during night driving. The solution according to toyota/Scion was to purchase fog lamps as auxiliary lighting they do help as do the high beams. However the so called halogen headlights w/ projector low beams' do not do exactly that project enough light. I can not get them to understand how dangerous the situation is when you can only use the low beams. …”
NHTSA complaint #10202001, filed 2007-09, 100 miles“I called toyota about 4 months ago and they said there is no fix for it. And I got another letter today. The passenger side airbag light comes on sometimes for no reason.”
NHTSA complaint #11020486, filed 2017-08“The reverse lights are only placed on the driver side. There is not a reverse light visible from the passenger side because it does not exist. This has nearly caused me several accidents with pedestrians and vehicles. I have noticed the newer models have fixed this safety hazard and have placed reverse lights on both sides. We are extremely concerned. This definitely needs to be recalled/fixed on these models. I have attempted to contact my dealer and Scion corporate several times with my concerns, with no response.”
NHTSA complaint #10485924, filed 2012-11“08 Scion head lights are not visible after 75 ft. ( low beams) complete darkness after that limit. Series of crack wind shields all starting at the bottom.”
NHTSA complaint #10314075, filed 2010-02Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Scion XB
132 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
46 complaintsBrakes
39 complaintsSteering
37 complaintsEngine
35 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsElectronic stability control
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsWheels
9 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Scion XB
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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