2010 Scion XB Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 13%of 55 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,464miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 2010 Scion XB, 13% of the 55 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,464 miles. 2 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.
“While pulling into my driveway my accelerator suddenly surged forward into a brick plantar box, I was able to stop the vehicle with the brakes and emergency hand brake, although the gas pedal has always been sensitive the surge of acceleration has not been this excessive until now. Toyota states there has not been any claims on this vehicle...”
NHTSA complaint #10587439, filed 2014-05, 68,000 miles“While driving in 1-2 inches of slush and snow my tires began to slip and the my vehicle regained control. It happened as I was turning into a culdesac. This had happened before and the normal stability vsc light would flash and alert me however this time the ABS, brakes, vsc, and no stability control light came on and stayed on. I have reset the display, let the vehicle set over night, disconnected the battery and the lights remain on. My brakes lock up and the tires spin out on a whim. The cost to fix it is about $900 but the mechanic says it may not fix the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10817757, filed 2016-01, 96,000 miles“Brake pedal feels spongy. It feels like there is air inside the hydraulic system. The car takes longer to stop time to time. The braking is inconsistent. This is a very big safety problem in this car.”
NHTSA complaint #10341324, filed 2010-07, 13,000 miles“The first time my brakes stopped working was in the endings of may of 2010, I was in a bumpy road going about 45 MPH. I was nearing a stop sign and my brakes would not work. The brake pedal would touch the floor until I received signals that it was working. It did this about 3-4 times. I took my car in that same day and nothing was found to be wrong. Six months later, this same incident happened again. But this time I was in a traffic area and people around. My brakes would not work, they were again doing the same thing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10382941, filed 2011-02“The contact owns a 2010 toyota Scion XB. The contact stated that while driving, the brakes failed to engage. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the ABS and ECM needed to be reset. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 41,928...updated 08/11/14 updated 08/20/2014”
NHTSA complaint #10597121, filed 2014-06, 41,928 milesBrakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 33% |
| 2014 | 1 | 11% |
| 2013 | 2 | 14% |
| 2012 | 5 | 11% |
| 2011 | 3 | 6% |
| 2010 | 7 | 13% |
| 2009 | 13 | 9% |
| 2008 | 39 | 12% |
| 2006 | 10 | 4% |
| 2005 | 6 | 7% |
| 2004 | 3 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2010 Scion XB
27 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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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