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Scion XDModel year report

2009 Scion XD Problems

Complaints
23filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
49,500miles, 17 complaints with mileage
Recalls
6campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
29 mpgcombined, 1.8L 4-cyl FWD · 27 city / 33 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 Scion XD (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 23 consumer complaints for the 2009 Scion XD. The part named most often is electrical system, with 7 complaints (30% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control (5) and visibility (4). 17 of the complaints include a mileage, and 53% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 49,500 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 63 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 8 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Latches, locks and linkages (1), Seats (1), Body and structure (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “When I tried to roll the passenger window down, a plume of smoke came out of the master control panel. At first, I thought I was imagining it, but the button froze into place. I took my Scion into a dealership for 2 recall notice repairs (driver's seat railing and intake manifold assembly) and mentioned the window control panel problem and my concern as to whether or not there was a risk of a fire. The service tech said that my car was not part of the recall? …”

NHTSA complaint #10670886, filed 2015-01, 79,000 miles

Vehicle speed control: “When passing another vehicle I stepped on the gas pedal too quickly, down shift to passing speed and the gas pedal stuck to the floor. I had to shift into neutral and pull the pedal back up with my toe. This has happened about 4 times in the past, each time when stepping on gas pedal quickly to pass. Fortunately, I do not need to speed up quickly to pass often.”

NHTSA complaint #10584826, filed 2014-04, 78,000 miles

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “While car running on the local road, approx. 40 MPH, rear window from driver side rolled down itself and a lot of smoke started coming out from power window master switch controls and from driver side window, inside. Two of four switches from master switch control then melted and pushed all the way down, seems like the bottom part of those switches caught fires or something, however, no fire was visible from the exterior. Was then pulled to the business parking lot and turned off the engine. The smoke then slowly stopped. …”

NHTSA complaint #10668067, filed 2014-12, 66,500 miles

Brakes: “I have a 2009 Scion XD with only 26,000 and a clean title. The vehicle would not accelerate over 40 MPH which nearly got me in a major accident on the freeway. Turns out the water pump was the culprit and Scion would not acknowledge the faulty pump despite countless complaints against it. After paying for a new water pump to be installed, I noticed something from the undercarriage hitting the road while driving at 40 MPH. The noise got worse and worse and a something came out and flew off the car, nearly hitting the vehicle driving behind me and caused them to swerve. …”

NHTSA complaint #10598002, filed 2014-06, 26,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

53% of the 17 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 25,000 and 78,000 miles.

18%0–106%10–2529%25–5018%50–7512%75–10012%100–1506%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (17 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 49,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2009 Scion XD version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
xD FWD1.8L 4-cyl5-speed manual273329$2,300
xD FWD1.8L 4-cyl4-speed automatic263228$2,400

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2009 Scion XD → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 63 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 63 bulletins →

Other model years of the Scion XD

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2012528,0000—29—Not enough data
20101247,5004—29—Not enough data
20092349,5006—29—Stable
20086755,0005—29Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling

All Scion XD model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 Scion XD have?

NHTSA recorded 23 consumer complaints for the 2009 Scion XD as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2009 Scion XD is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 7 complaints (30% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control with 5.

Has the 2009 Scion XD been recalled?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2009 Scion XD get?

The EPA rates the 2009 Scion XD (xD, 1.8L 4-cyl) at 29 mpg combined, 27 city and 33 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,300 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2009 Scion XD reported?

Among the 17 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 49,500 miles and the middle half falls between 25,000 and 78,000 miles; 53% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.