2010 Scion XB Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 55 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,460miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2010 Scion XB, 5% of the 55 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,460 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.
“My Scion XB developed an l-shaped crack in the front windshield, starting from the bottom of the passenger side (below the wipers), going up and to the left towards the driver side. The crack is about 6 inches long and it suddenly appeared with no apparent cause one morning.”
NHTSA complaint #10300366, filed 2010-01, 7,000 miles“A crack in the windshield has appeared. It is about 12' long, in a slight l shape, starting on the passenger side near the top. There was no impact by pebbles or ice or anything. The car is a month old today, and has about 1900 miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #10341414, filed 2010-07, 1,921 milesRelated recalls
- 15V689000Oct 22, 2015Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and…Covers: Scion XB 2009–2011, Toyota RAV4 2006–2011, Yaris 2006–2010 +10 more
Related service bulletins
- 10185779Dec 11, 2020TT: HVAC drain tube is found to be blocked/clogged.
- 10131996Dec 19, 2013The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
- 10060821Dec 19, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10132141Oct 28, 2013The appearance of spots in tempered glass (when viewed at certain angles) is the result of the heat treating and quick quenching process during manufacturing.
- 10060943Oct 28, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10132272Jul 31, 2013Tips for writing a DPR (Dealer Product Report) on manufacturing issues for windows and windshields.
- 10060934Jul 31, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10132298Apr 2, 2013If a creak, tick, or rattle noise is heard at the top of the windshield, the source of the noise may be the two windshield stoppers bonded to the top of the windshield. This…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2010 Scion XB
27 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine
4 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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