2008 Scion XD Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 67 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,605miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2008 Scion XD, 4% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,605 miles.
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 driving on any ordinary day my car began making loud noises in the front and made the car feel as though it's jerking when I brake. My husband looked under the car and said he could see a bolt that looks rusty and the top is gone. I took my car to the toyota dealership and they confirmed that the #2 control arm bolt head was broken from the left front to lower sub frame. After looking for the part online my search results were mainly other Scion owners who were experiencing the same thing unfortunately.”
NHTSA complaint #10511041, filed 2013-05, 122,210 miles“The front lower control arm on 2007-present toyota yaris and 2008-present Scion XD have a design flaw. The #2 bolt rusts badly on some vehicle starting from as early as 20000 miles, and some even snaps off and causes the car to lose control while driving. Toyota have issued a TSB to replace the whole control arm with a new design, yet have only extended the warranty to the #2 bolt. The arms are still rusted, and the flawed design still causes the #2 bolt to rust prematurely. This is a serious safety defect and toyota still refuses to issue a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10509199, filed 2013-04, 53,000 miles“I own a 2008 Scion XD (aka corolla hatchback) that has steering problems ever since I bought it new in 2008. The vehicle has electrical powered steering. It is difficult to keep the car in the lane when driving at highway speeds. It tends to wander around in the lane and requires constant monitoring to avoid drifting into other lanes. I am expecting to be pulled over for drunk driving someday. My wife drove it one time and now refuses to drive it. The steering problem has been evident since the day I bought it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10311553, filed 2010-02Related service bulletins
- 10033636Jun 12, 2009Scion: some tc and xd and xb vehicles may exhibit a condition with multiple warning lights illuminated, vehicle not shifting from park t drive, and/or other accessories becoming…
- 10028734Jan 19, 2009Toyota: multiple warning lights illuminated, vehicle not shifting from park to drive, and other accessories becoming inoperative after the vehicle has cold soaked in sub freezing…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2008 Scion XD
30 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Scion XD
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.
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