2008 Scion XD suspension problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2008 Scion XD — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The rear axel beam on the vehicle cracked on the drivers side. It separated at a weld and caused the entire wheel assemble to lean inward (extreme negative camber) and rub against the wheel well. Fortunately I was off the highway when the incident occurred and barely made it safely to my work…”
filed Sep 26, 2023
“Noticed right rear tire was leaning inward. Found the rear axle assembly cracked. We then had it welded and checked the other side. Nothing was visible, but was informed that assembly could be rusting from inside out. Several weeks later, while traveling the highway, car started making noise and…”
filed Aug 28, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Scion XD
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.