2010 Scion XB Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 7%of 55 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2010 Scion XB, 7% of the 55 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,000 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.
“Excessive engine oil consumption. My car engine oil drop way below the lower limit of the oil stick mark between the oil change interval. I have to add 1.5 quart of oil to bring the level back to normal level (between the hi and lo mark). The car consumes most of the oil with only 2000 miles from the last oil change.”
NHTSA complaint #10956649, filed 2017-02, 87,000 miles“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 2025-10Related service bulletins
- 10111639Aug 29, 2016Warranty Policy Bulletin (POL14-12): Toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption. Toyota is now announcing the part replacement…
- 10111628Aug 23, 2016Warranty Policy Bulletin (POL14-12): Toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption. Toyota is now announcing the part replacement…
- 10091611Jun 24, 2016Warranty policy bulletin (pol14-12): toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption. Toyota is now announcing the part replacement…
- 10091975Nov 18, 2015"wpb: the engine is covered under the toyota new vehicle limited warranty for 5 years from the date of first use or 60,000 miles (whichever occurs first). However, toyota is…
- 10091971Nov 17, 2015"wpb: the engine is covered under the toyota new vehicle limited warranty for 5 years from the date of first use or 60,000 miles (whichever occurs first). However, toyota is…
- 10111474Nov 12, 2015DD: In limited cases vehicles being serviced for ZE7 will require a replacement short block. Dealers will need to install the dowel pins between the short block and lower…
- 10091957Nov 12, 2015Dd: in limited cases vehicles being serviced for ze7 will require a replacement short block. Dealers will need to install the dowel pins between the short block and lower…
- 10093961Nov 2, 2015"ssb: some 2007 2010 model year tc and 2008 2015 model year xb vehicles equipped with the 2az-fe engine may exhibit engine oil consumption. The piston assembly has been…
- 10096371Oct 5, 2015Wpb: toyota has received some reports where the vehicles may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption. Toyota is now announcing the part replacement phase of warranty enhancement…
- 10096355Oct 1, 2015"tt: there has been some concern with 3 piece piston ring installations for 2az-fe engines. This tech tip contains the accepted installation method required for scion vehicles."
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 17% |
| 2014 | 3 | 33% |
| 2013 | 5 | 36% |
| 2012 | 8 | 18% |
| 2011 | 6 | 11% |
| 2010 | 4 | 7% |
| 2009 | 24 | 17% |
| 2008 | 35 | 10% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2010 Scion XB
27 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsElectrical system
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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