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Scion XDModel year report

2010 Scion XD Problems

Complaints
12filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
47,500miles, 7 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
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 2010 Scion XD (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2010 Scion XD. The part named most often is vehicle speed control, with 3 complaints (25% of the total), followed by air bags (2) and engine cooling (2). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 57% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 47,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 70 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 3 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: Body and structure (1), Suspension (1), Transmission and drivetrain (1).

Example complaints

Vehicle speed control: “I was driving down highway behind a slow truck. Went to pass and accelerated to 50 MPH when engine became abnormally loud and felt as though someone had taken over the car and it wanted to race. Rpms were maxed. I floored brakes and got vehicle to slow to 40mph. Pulled back into my lane, but could not get the car to go any slower. I felt as if I was going to hit the vehicle in front of me. With two big trucks behind me, I feared causing an accident. I pulled off onto the gravel on the side of the road and continued driving. I could not stop so threw it into park at 40 MPH. …”

NHTSA complaint #11338781, filed 2020-07, 127,900 miles

Air bags: “The contact owns a 2010 toyota Scion XD. The contact stated that while making a left turn at approximately 15 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the contact causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The contact crashed into a traffic sign and the air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The driver sustained injuries to the spine and back. The passenger sustained injuries to the knees, the back and neck. They both received medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was not available. …”

NHTSA complaint #10654821, filed 2014-11

Engine cooling: “While driving on the freeway the car stalled and then proceeded with about half power. A visit to the dealer has diagnosed an issue with the first cylinder. Valve springs, etc. They have denied warranty coverage.....”

NHTSA complaint #10456206, filed 2012-04, 47,500 miles

Seats: “The contact owns a 2010 toyota Scion XD. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v169000 (seats) and stated that the part needed was not available for an extended period of time. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.”

NHTSA complaint #10725389, filed 2015-06

Mileage when problems were reported

57% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 22,700 and 69,000 miles.

29%0–1014%10–2514%25–5014%50–750%75–10029%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (7 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 47,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

201022012201322014201522016202020212
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 2010 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-cyl4-speed automatic273329$2,300
xD FWD1.8L 4-cyl5-speed manual273329$2,300

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 2010 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. 70 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 70 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 2010 Scion XD have?

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2010 Scion XD as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2010 Scion XD is reported most often?

Vehicle speed control is named most often, in 3 complaints (25% of the total), followed by air bags with 2.

Has the 2010 Scion XD been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2010 Scion XD get?

The EPA rates the 2010 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 2010 Scion XD reported?

Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 47,500 miles and the middle half falls between 22,700 and 69,000 miles; 57% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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.