The Scion xD is a compact car built from 2008 to 2014. Most were assembled in Japan — 100% of those on record. Engines offered: 4-cyl. Worth buying? It depends heavily on which year you buy at 3.5/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the xD is
The Scion xD is a compact car that Scion built from 2008 to 2014 — 7 model years. It has been offered with 4-cyl power. Its closest siblings in the Scion range: iA, xA.
Where the xD is built
A badge says where the company is registered; the VIN says where the car was bolted together. We counted the first three characters — the manufacturer identifier — across 97 xDs on record.
| Assembled in | Share | VIN starts with | Years seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | JTK, JTL | 2006-2014 |
Check your own: the first three characters of a Scion VIN decide which of these lines your xD belongs to. What every character in a xD VIN means →
Got the full 17 characters? A free VIN check on a Scion xD adds what the decoder can't see: open recalls, theft and total-loss records, and the safety ratings for that exact build.
Scion xD tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment xD owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Scion xD have? Power & range
The Scion xD is offered with 1 powertrain — 1.8L 4-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 1 for the Scion xD, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl | 1.8L · 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | FWD | Regular |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The xD by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Scion xD. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | xD | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 19 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 37 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 3.5 / 5 | Best and worst years |
| Insurance | $1,366/yr | Estimated full coverage |
| Used value | 81 listings | What it sells for now |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Scion xD?
The xD is a compact car, built from 2008 to 2014. Engines offered: 4-cyl.
Where is the Scion xD made?
Across 97 cars in our records the split is: Japan (100%). The first three characters of a VIN identify the plant's manufacturer and country — that is where these shares come from, not from a press release.
What is the Scion xD warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the xD reliable?
It scores 3.5/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific xD?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
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