2014 Scion Xb problems
The Scion xB is a compact car (subcompact car in its first generation) made by Scion, a now-defunct fully owned division of Toyota, for the United States market. It is a box-shaped, 5-door hatchback.
First generation (XP30; 2003)
The first-generation xB was a lightly modified and rebadged version of the Japanese-market subcompact Toyota bB. It was a small hatchback based on the Toyota Echo/Yaris platform. The xB was one of two models in the lineup of Toyota's US-exclusive Scion division present at the brand's 2003 launch, the other being the xA, based on the Toyota ist. The car proved to be unexpectedly popular with senior drivers.
First-generation xB vs. first-generation bB
Only the first-generation models for both the xB and bB are related. Second-generation models are based upon different platforms.
To create the first-generation xB, the bB was modified from right- to left-hand drive, the front passenger area was also changed significantly with the bB's front bench seat replaced with bucket seats and the column-mounted shifter changed to a floor-mounted shifter.
The available drivetrains also differed. The bB was available with either the 1.3 L I4 2NZ-FE engine or the 1.5 L 1NZ-FE, mated exclusively to a 4-speed automatic transmission with available all wheel drive. The xB was only available with the 1NZ-FE that produced 108 hp (81 kW) and 105 lb⋅ft (142 N⋅m) in US spec, but offered both a 4-speed automatic or a 5-speed manual transmission. All-wheel drive was not offered on the xB.
The Toyota bB was equipped with a compact spare tire under the floor of the luggage area. On the Scion xB, a compact spare tire was stored under the left side of a raised rear cargo floor. Since the spare tire raised the cargo floor by several inches, a storage bin was added to the right of the spare tire to reclaim some of the lost storage space. A jack was stored under the driver's seat of the xB.
The Toyota bB had a pull-out storage tray under the passenger seat that the xB lacks.
The bB went on sale in February 2000, whereas the xB went on sale in June 2003 for the 2004 model year. Sales of the first-generation bB ended in December 2005, whereas the first-generation xB ended sales in June 2007.
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Common 2014 Scion Xb problems
The 2014 Scion xB, a compact car known for its roomy interior and boxy design, has been reported to have a common issue related to excessive oil consumption. This problem can lead to engine damage and may require costly repairs, such as the replacement of pistons, rings, and associated gaskets.
Another common issue reported for the Scion xB, particularly for the 2005-2010 models, is a faulty rear hatch handle assembly. The plastic handle can break, making it difficult to open the rear hatch. This issue can be inconvenient and may require replacement of the handle assembly.
Engine problems, such as engine failure or excessive oil consumption, have also been reported for the 2008 Scion xB. These issues can be costly to repair and are more likely to occur as the vehicle ages or if it hasn't been well-maintained.
Air conditioning issues, particularly for the 2006 model, have also been reported. These problems usually require a simple repair or recharge of the AC system.
While the Scion xB is generally considered a reliable compact car, these common issues can affect its overall performance and reliability. It is essential to check the vehicle's service history and ensure that it has received its recommended maintenance to minimize the risk of these problems occurring.
Are 2014 Scion xB good cars?
This car is extremely reliable and very easy and fun to drive. We have taken it on long road trips and used it for moving. It has great storage. It is also great for daily driving because it is good on gas.
Are Scion xB reliable cars?
The Scion xB is generally seen as a reliable vehicle. According to Consumer Reports, the Scion xB has consistently scored well in the reliability category throughout its production years. The Scion xB's average reliability score is 4 out of 5, which puts it in the upper tier of used cars in terms of dependability.
How long do Scion xB engines last?
However, it is common for a well-maintained Scion xB to exceed 200,000 miles, with many smart owners passing the 450,000-mile mark with regular maintenance and timely repairs, according to CarParts.com.
Does the Scion xB have a Toyota engine?
The second-generation xB is equipped with a 2.4 L straight-4 Toyota 2AZ-FE engine rated at 158 hp (118 kW) and 162 lb⋅ft (220 N⋅m), shared with the first-generation tC and the Toyota Camry, which at 22 mpg‑US (11 L/100 km; 26 mpg‑imp) city / 28 mpg‑US (8.4 L/100 km; 34 mpg‑imp) hwy has a higher fuel consumption than ...
2014 Scion Xb car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Scion Xb problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Air bags problems
- Engine problems
- Structure problems
- Service brakes problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2014 Scion Xb vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
2014 Scion Xb complaints
The NHTSA has received 8 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2014 Scion Xb.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-08-01
- VIN: JTLZE4FE3EJ
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 SCION XB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SEVERE OIL CONSUMPTION. THE OIL LEVEL WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS CONSUMING A LOT OF OIL. THE CONTACT SPOKE TO NORTH HOLLYWOOD TOYOTA (4606 LANKERSHIM BLVD, NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91602) WHERE THEY ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THE FAILURE WAS A KNOWN ISSUE HOWEVER, THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 75,000.*DT
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-01-29
- Crash: 1
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 SCION XB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED HOWEVER WAS LOSE. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AND CRASHED INTO A VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THERE WERE NO REPORTED INJURIES. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT CALLED MARKQUART TOYOTA (1844 COMMERCIAL BLVD, CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI 54729(715) 834-4440) BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-07-19
- VIN: JTLZE4FE5EJ
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. DEALER IDENTIFIED PROBLEM AS "FOUND SPIRAL CABLE FAILED. INTERNAL PARTS FAILURE, SPIRAL CABLE IS BEHIND THE STEERING WHEEL AND CONTROLS THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG UNIT" QUOTED COST OF REPAIR: $552 ON TOP OF THE $130 ALREADY SPENT TO DISCOVER THE CAUSE .
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-02-12
- VIN: JTLZE4FE5EJ
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: CAR BURNING OIL, 128000 MILES. OIL LIGHT CAN ON BEFORE OIL CHANGE WAS NEEDED. CHECKED OIL LEVEL IT WAS REALLY LOW. NO VISIBLE LEAKS. I HAD TO ADD 1 QUART OF OIL 1 MONTH GETTING OIL CHANGED. I HAVE READ THAT SCION XB HAS HAD A PROBLEM WITH OIL CONSUMPTION BECAUSE OF THE PISTON RINGS IN PREVIOUS MODELS.WONDERING IF MY CAR IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-01-15
- VIN: JTLZE4FE9EJ
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 SCION XB. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V005000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. MIKE ERDMAN TOYOTA (4650 FL-520, COCOA, FL 32926, (321) 453-1313) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. CONSUMER STATED ALL ISSUES WERE RESOLVED.*JB
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-03-11
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL, I RECEIVED THE LETTER FROM TOYOTA AIR BAGS RECALL FRO MY SCION XB 2014, I CALLED TOYOTA (410 AND BANDERA IN SAN ANTONIO TX ) AND REFUSE TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR ME
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-07-27
- VIN: JTLZE4FE8EJ
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 SCION XB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE RUNNING BOARD WAS DETACHED AND HANGING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TOYOTA PASADENA (3600 E FOOTHILL BLVD, PASADENA, CA 91107, (626) 795-9787) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED AND THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT HE WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY FEES. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-09-07
- VIN: JTLZE4FE3EJ
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 SCION XB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS PREMATURE RUST ON THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH PROGRESSED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO PAINTED THE TOP OF THE WINDSHIELD NEAR THE ROOF. THE EXTENSIVE RUST WAS NOT COATED BY THE DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE MAY PERSIST. THE FAILURE WAS REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. ...UPDATED 02/19/16 *BF *TR
2014 Scion Xb recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 2014 Scion Xb.
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Toyota is also recalling certain 2011-2013 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Lexus IS250, IS350, 2011-2016 4Runner, 2011-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2011-2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, 2011-2017 Lexus GX460, and 2011-2012 Lexus ES350 vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Toyota is also recalling certain 2010-2013 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Lexus IS350, 2010-2016 4Runner, 2010-2013 Lexus IS250, 2010-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2010-2014 Lexus IS-F, and 2010-2012 Lexus ES350 vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began February 15, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A" Toyota: G0P, Lexus: GLG; "Zone B" Toyota: G0R, Lexus GLH; "Zone C" Toyota: H0A, and Lexus: HLA.
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain Toyota Racing Development (TRD) brake kits, part numbers PTR09-21111 and PTR09-52080, sold by Toyota as an optional accessory for model year 2008-2015 Scion xB, and 2011-2016 Scion tC vehicles. Over time, the brake hoses in these kits may fatigue and fail.
- Consequence: Failure of a brake hose will reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Toyota will notify all known owners of the Scion xB and Scion tC vehicles upon which an involved optional TRD Brake Kit could have been installed. If the vehicle is equipped with one of the TRD brake kits, it will be replaced with a standard equipment brake kit, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0U.
- Manufacturer: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, and XB vehicles. The affected vehicles may have accessories installed by SET, such as running boards or other items, that were incorrectly installed. The accessory attaching fasteners were not tightened with the proper torque, possibly causing the accessory to detach from the vehicle.
- Consequence: Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.
- Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET-14B.
Negative 2014 Scion Xb car reviews
Positive 2014 Scion Xb car reviews
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I've been driving xB's for 6 years now and I'm currently on my 3rd one, which I bought last year. These cars require zero major maintenance until they reach 100k miles. All you need to do is keep gas in it, change the oil when needed, and drive it! I have never had to replace any parts on either of my xB's so far. I kept my 2008 model until it had 72k miles on it and my 2012 model until it had 88k miles on it. The car has the best seating position for a large adult of any small wagon on the road and has the cargo space to haul all kinds of stuff, much more than a Soul or Cube. This car is solidly built and will run out from under you if you don't have the seat belt on tight! There is no fuel filter to replace, no wheel bearings to repack, no transmission fluid to change until you reach 110k miles, and no spark plugs to replace until you reach 100k miles. Need I say more? It's a great car that requires minimal maintenance and is perfect for anyone who wants a reliable and spacious vehicle.
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Too bad Toyota discontinued this car. I'm on my second one. It's great value for money.
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I purchased the Scion XB because I needed a car that was dog-friendly and reliable. After experiencing issues with domestic brands that were constantly in and out of the shop for incomplete recalls, I found a great deal on the Scion and decided to give it a try. The car is incredibly spacious, although visibility is somewhat limited due to thick pillars. I ultimately chose the XB over the Kia Soul because it felt roomier and had more pep. While the Nav/Entertainment system has had a few glitches, such as difficulty advancing to the next song and temperamental voice recognition for navigation, the car has been mechanically reliable with regular oil/filter changes. The interior is roomy but dark, and the C pillars are too thick. Overall, if you're looking for Toyota quality and a unique, spacious vehicle, the Scion XB is a great option, especially compared to the Kia Soul or Nissan Cube and the Honda Element, which feels much less solid.
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This vehicle is one of the best handling and efficient cars you could ever want, thanks to the Camry engine. I have hauled a lot of stuff on my numerous trips between Scottsdale, AZ and Los Angeles on the I 10 freeway, going 75 to 85 mph in AZ and 70 to 80 mph in CA. Scion has now been incorporated into the general Toyota brands, but if you get a chance to drive one, you will be pleasantly surprised.
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I hope you're doing well! I just wanted to share that I'm really enjoying my XB. It rides so nicely and is incredibly comfortable. I had a great experience buying it from Auto Nation in Buena Park. I'm very happy with my purchase!
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Cale Schuster 2024-11-17
My girlfriend purchased a brand new 2013 car with a 5-speed manual transmission. Although the transmission failed at around 110,000 miles, we were fortunate that it was covered under the transmission lifetime warranty. However, at 124,000 miles, the car began to consume excessive oil. We took it to the dealer, and Toyota will be addressing the issue by re-ringing the block and performing a valve job. While I am disappointed that this issue occurred, I am confident that Toyota will resolve it. The shifter can be loose at times, making it difficult to shift into first and third gear.
Trey Grant 2024-02-02
My son's 2014 Scion XB experienced a malfunction while driving on the interstate, resulting in engine failure. Despite being up to date on all oil changes, the 2.4 liter Toyota engine failed. While Toyota acknowledged that sometimes a bad motor can be installed, they were not willing to take responsibility for this particular incident. It is important to thoroughly research Toyota engines before making a purchase.