2008 Scion XB steering problems
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2008 Scion XB — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am writing to report significant safety concerns regarding my 2008 Scion [include model, e.g., tC or xB]. After purchasing the vehicle, I discovered multiple serious mechanical and structural defects that make the car unsafe to operate on public roads. 1. Suspension/Struts – The struts are…”
filed Jul 24, 2025
“I turned on my car and was slowly backing out of the driveway when the steering wheel icon lit up. The steering suddenly became very difficult to turn and I was barely able to park the car on the street. I'm unable to use the car for anything else as I can barely steer at all.”
filed Nov 17, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other XB years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 XB | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 XB | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 XB | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 XB | 7 | 3% |
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.