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2010 Scion XB Electrical system Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
7%of 55 total for the year
Median mileage
55,550miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2010 Scion XB, 7% of the 55 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,550 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.

“Vehicle had no dashboard light indicators. While traveling on highway, started to sound like a motorcycle and decelerate. Pulled over and started to smoke from the hood, exited vehicle and smoke turned to flames. Fire deescalated by Fire Dept. and vehicle is a total loss. All maintenance was UpToDate and just passed vehicle inspection for driving test a week prior. Fire cause completely unknown at this time per fire report Area of Fire Origin: 83-Engine area, running gear, wheel area”

NHTSA complaint #11693920, filed 2025-10

“The contact owns a 2010 toyota Scion XB. The contact stated the instrument panel would not illuminate. The dealer advised he was unfamiliar with the failure and was unable to offer a remedy. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileages were 1,100. Updated 06/21/10 the consumer stated the back ground of the gauges on the instrument panel were black and the pointers and numbers were red. In dull light and at night, with the panel lights on, everything was visible. However, as day light became brighter, the ability to read the instrument panel became difficult. …”

NHTSA complaint #10327685, filed 2010-04, 1,100 miles

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

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

Other parts of the 2010 Scion XB

Air bags
27 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 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 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