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2009 Scion XB Electrical system Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
6%of 140 total for the year
Median mileage
55,626miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the electrical system of the 2009 Scion XB, 6% of the 140 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,626 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

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.

“Master window switch caught on fire, and unit and plastic was melted. Had to replace, only to find out this part was recalled for the same model number and year as mine, but my VIN did not match up. You may need to investigate further. Same issues the recall described, and may be more like me out there. Nhtsa campaign id number: 12v491000 NHTSA action number: pe12002 component: visibility:power window devices and controls.”

NHTSA complaint #10650440, filed 2014-10, 65,251 miles

“Intermittent panel lights come on including battery,slip indicator,vsc,ABS and sometimes lose speedometer while driving. Has been going on for about a year. Have replaced battery and alternator. Dealership and several car repair places don't know what is going on. Also, one time at night while driving, the headlights would dim intermittently. The car mechanics say that my car is tracking good. I have 175,441 miles on my Scion. Sometimes everything is fine for days, then lights will blink or stay on for an extended amount of time.”

NHTSA complaint #11362624, filed 2020-10, 174,000 miles

“Our security system has started going off at random while we are driving down the hi way at 65 MPH or when we are making a turn, the 4ways start flashing and the horn starts blowing, this is scary and can cause other cars to slow or stop behind us.”

NHTSA complaint #10578798, filed 2014-04, 46,000 miles

“I purchased a new 2009 Scion XB on 17 july 2009. I immediately noticed the warning buzzer associated with key in ignition, seat belt warning, lights on, and door ajar was inaudible. I returned the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the buzzer was very quiet and there was nothing that could be done. The mechanic could not even find it. On 27 july 2009, I called Scion customer service and they informed me that the warning buzzer was indeed quiet and there was nothing they could do about it. …”

NHTSA complaint #10278500, filed 2009-07, 22 miles

“I was shocked by electrical component on a rainy day on the driver side the electric component In the door panel were exposed to rain as all buttons to control lock and windows from driver side have sunk down a couple inches. This happened almost right away after I purchased pre-owned from Honda dealership in Corona. I took my Scion to Toyota of Ontario who said faulty electrical components had been replaced prior to my purchase and wasn't covered as a free replacement/repair item. …”

NHTSA complaint #11494294, filed 2022-11

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2015117%
2013429%
201237%
201112%
201047%
200996%
20083410%
2006125%
20051112%
2004616%

Other parts of the 2009 Scion XB

Air bags
74 complaintsEngine
24 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 Scion XB

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology