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2008 Scion XD Seats Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
7%of 67 total for the year
Median mileage
71,644miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the seats of the 2008 Scion XD, 7% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,644 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.

“The contact owns a 2008 toyota Scion XD. The contact stated that after servicing the vehicle under NHTSA campaign: 14v169000 (seats), she was unable to properly enter the vehicle and her leg hit the steering column when depressed the brake pedal. The contact mentioned that the seat was adjusted far back but the failure persisted. In addition, the contact stated that there was no failure prior to the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 71,644.”

NHTSA complaint #10639355, filed 2014-09, 71,644 miles

“The contact owns a 2008 Scion XD. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v169000 (seats). The contact called an unknown dealer and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”

NHTSA complaint #11124341, filed 2018-09

“The contact owns a 2008 toyota Scion XD. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v169000 (seats); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.”

NHTSA complaint #10648474, filed 2014-10

“The contact owns a 2008 Scion XD. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v169000 (seats), 12v491000 (visibility), and 09v338000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (steve landers toyota, 10825 colonel glenn rd, little rock, ar) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. …”

NHTSA complaint #11057190, filed 2017-12

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2010217%
200914%
200857%

Other parts of the 2008 Scion XD

Brakes
30 complaints
Suspension
11 complaints
Vehicle speed control
9 complaints
Electrical system
7 complaints
Air bags
6 complaints
Electronic stability control
6 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 Scion XD

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