2009 Scion XB Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 140 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seat belts of the 2009 Scion XB, 3% of the 140 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,500 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Was sitting in stopped traffic on 7/31/2018 when I heard screeching tires. I looked in my rearview mirror and seen a vehicle coming toward me. Approximate speed of vehicle 42 MPH per police report. When the vehicle hit me my seatbelt failed to keep me in place. I was popped out of my seat and hit my head on the roof of the car bending at the neck . Then in mid air I was traveling toward the windshield when about a foot and 1/2 away from the windshield my seatbelt locked and threw me back into the seat. I now have compressed spinal cord damage. Surgery scheduled 10/15/2018. …”
NHTSA complaint #11132025, filed 2018-09, 80,000 miles“Traveling north on I-75 in independence twp, mi south of ortonville rd at 10:55am in a snow storm, driver used the passing lane to overtake a slow moving vehicle in the center lane. Accelerating to 70mph, driver began to merge back into center lane but encountered a heavy buildup of slush between lanes and began to loose traction. Vehicle started to veer to the right. Driver removed foot from the accelerator and turned wheel slightly to the left to correct the skid but the electronic stability control engaged and the vehicle immediately entered into a rapid 360 degree spin to the right. …”
NHTSA complaint #10679602, filed 2015-01, 126,000 miles“Vehicle driven by daughter. 45 MPH road. Two (2) vehicles in front of her. 1st vehicle made an abrupt right turn, causing vehicle #2 to abruptly decrease (braking) speed, which cause vehicle #3 (Scion) driver to react quickly and brake. During braking, all four (4) wheels locked and vehicle skidded straight forward. Angle of skid shows both wheels sides were straight with an approximate two (2) to three (3) degree angle offset to the right; may be due from curvature of the road. Both skid marks were completely solid and both tracks were in a straight line. …”
NHTSA complaint #10475659, filed 2012-09, 65,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 toyota Scion XB. While the contact was driving approximately 40 to 45 MPH, the opposing vehicle drove through a traffic light which caused a crash to occur. The contact sustained injury to the chest area and neck. A police report was filed. The air bags failed to deploy with the level of impact involved. The front driver side seat belt did not secure the driver during the crash. The vehicle was towed to a collision center to be repaired. An authorized dealer was notified of the failure and the technician stated that the air bags and seat belt functioned properly. …”
NHTSA complaint #10341771, filed 2010-07, 7,800 milesSeat belts: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Scion XB
74 complaintsEngine
24 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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