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2011 Scion XB Brakes Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
6%of 54 total for the year
Median mileage
104,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2011 Scion XB, 6% of the 54 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 104,500 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 traveling in a straight line of left lane on the parkway at 50 MPH, I lightly applied the brakes and the rear of the vehicle immediately began to sway uncontrollably left and right. The brakes were locked causing the vehicle to head off the road and onto the grass and crash into the guide rail. Immediately following the accident, I noticed the ABS+vsc+emergency brake lights were lit. I had the car towed to the collision shop for inspection and repairs which will hopefully start next week. I asked that the computer code readouts be noted by the inspector when he arrives. …”

NHTSA complaint #10384628, filed 2011-02, 56,000 miles

“I purchased my 2011Scion XB 09/08/2010 and in the last 12 months, my scion XB has been burning oil extremely fast. I have to add oil to the vehicle approximately every 4-5 weeks. I’ve taken it to the the Toyota dealership and was advised that the only way to fix the issue is by getting a new engine. Also, every time I break, there is a grinding sound even if with new break pads, and the steering column shakes. The tires sensors have malfunctioned because even after having the tires professionally replaced or filled, the light never goes off. …”

NHTSA complaint #11558834, filed 2023-12

“The contact owned a 2011 Scion XB. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle failed to stop when the brake pedal was depressed. As a result, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The air bags deployed. The contact suffered a minor ear injury that did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and deemed totaled by the contact's insurance company. The contact called an auto finance company, but they did not assist. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 153,000. The VIN was unknown.”

NHTSA complaint #11164247, filed 2018-12, 153,000 miles

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2015233%
2014111%
2013214%
2012511%
201136%
2010713%
2009139%
20083912%
2006104%
200567%
200438%

Other parts of the 2011 Scion XB

Air bags
41 complaints
Engine
6 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology