2008 Scion XB service brakes, hydraulic problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2008 Scion XB — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Malfunctioning right rear wheel speed sensor causes abs and vsc lights to go on and when lights are on the abs and vsc do not function. Was told that I needed to replace the right rear hub, bearing, sensor and harness. Vehicle had only 52939 miles on it and was off warranty so would cost over…”
filed Jun 14, 2012
“At just over 38,000 miles the brake, abs, traction control, and vsc lights all illuminated on my dash. From what I have read it is most likely the rear speed sensors but also requires hundred of dollars worth of other parts to replace. I looked on many of the scion xb forums and found many many…”
filed Feb 28, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other XB years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 XB | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 XB | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 XB | 5 | 9% |
| 2009 XB | 7 | 5% |
| 2006 XB | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 XB | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 XB | 2 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Scion XB
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.