The most-reported xD run is JTKKU10478J (2008 builds) with 11 complaints, 4.6× the typical run. Service brakes problems make up 25% of reports; 2008 is the worst model year at 4.5 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for xD model years 2008–2011.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Scion xD has 40 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 38% of every xD complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JTKKU10478J•••••• | 2008 | — | — | |
| JTKKU104X8J•••••• | 2008 | 3 | — | |
| JTKKU10438J•••••• | 2008 | 1 | — | |
| JTKKU10408J•••••• | 2008 | — | — | |
| JTKKU10428J•••••• | 2008 | — | — | |
| JTKKU10418J•••••• | 2008 | — | — | |
| JTKKU10448J•••••• | 2008 | — | — | |
| JTKKU10479J•••••• | 2009 | — | 1 | |
| JTKKU10439J•••••• | 2009 | 1 | — | |
| JTKKU10498J•••••• | 2008 | — | — | |
| JTKKU10458J•••••• | 2008 | 2 | — | |
| JTKKUPB4XE1•••••• | 2014 | — | 2 |
Each of the other 28 xD runs has 2 complaints or fewer.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Scion xD the gap between build years is 4.5×: a 2008 car draws 4.5 complaints per run, a 2011 one 1.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 4 | 3 | — | |
| 2012 | 5 | 5 | 2 | |
| 2011 | 3 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2010 | 7 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2009 | 17 | 9 | 3 | |
| 2008 | 59 | 13 | 7 |
Heaviest year here is 2008 at 4.5 complaints per run; lightest is 2011 at 1.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 25% of everything Scion xD owners report: Service Brakes, 25 of 97 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 4 | — | |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | — | |
| Suspension | — | — | |
| Air Bags | 6 | 1 | |
| Hydraulic | 1 | — | |
| Engine | — | 2 | |
| Seats | 1 | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 7 recall campaigns on the Scion xD; the 6 below cover build years 2008 to 2010. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 14V169000 | Seats | 2008–2010 |
| 10V035000 | Equipment:other:labels | 2008–2010 |
| 10V036000 | Equipment:other:labels | 2008–2010 |
| 15V689000 | Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls | 2009–2010 |
| 12V491000 | Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls | 2008–2009 |
| 09V338000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum | 2008–2009 |
14V169000 was opened in 2014 on cars built from 2008: 6 years on the road before the recall.
How serious were they
Of the 97 reports on the Scion xD, 14.4% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Scion xD | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 97 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 14 (14.4%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 6 (6.2%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 19 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 148% above the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Scion xD share of that is 97 complaints over 40 runs, 0.01% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Scion xD VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 97 NHTSA complaints from 40 xD runs and 7 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which xD production run has the most complaints?
JTKKU10478J, a 2008 build, with 11 complaints. The typical xD run has 2.4.
Which xD years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2008 is heaviest at 4.5 complaints per run and 2011 lightest at 1.
How many xD complaints involve a crash?
14.4% of 97 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 6 involved a fire.
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