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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2009 Scion XB Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 140 total for the year
Median mileage
36,126miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2009 Scion XB, 1% of the 140 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,126 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

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

“The contact owns a 2009 toyota Scion XB. The contact stated she believed the foam that held the front and side windows to the vehicle were designed too wide. When stopped at a traffic stop, the contact was unable to see out the window because the foam was obstructing his view. The contact stated he barely missed a crash three times due to the flaw. The manufacturer advised that he would be sent a letter in regards to his complaint. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 7,000 and the current mileage was approximately 20,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10347035, filed 2010-08, 7,000 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201035%
200921%
20084614%
200614859%
20051617%
2004719%

Other parts of the 2009 Scion XB

Air bags
74 complaints
Engine
24 complaints
Brakes
13 complaints
Electrical system
9 complaints
Vehicle speed control
9 complaints
Other or unknown
7 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Electronic stability control
4 complaints
Seat belts
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
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