The most-reported Scion xB run is JTLKE50E881 (2008 builds) with 4 complaints, 2.5× the typical run. Unknown or other problems make up 29% of reports.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Toyota Scion xB has 7 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 82% of every Scion xB complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JTLKE50E881•••••• | 2008 | — | — | |
| JTLKE50E981•••••• | 2008 | — | — | |
| JTLKE500810•••••• | 2008 | — | — | |
| JTLKE50EX81•••••• | 2008 | — | — | |
| JTLKE50E381•••••• | 2008 | — | — | |
| JTLKE50E581•••••• | 2008 | — | — | |
| JTLKE50E281•••••• | 2008 | — | — |
ForCar has checked 27 Scion xB VINs so far, most often 2008, 2015, 2012 builds; 2 of them belong to one of the 7 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 11 | 7 | — |
Heaviest year here is 2008 at 1.6 complaints per run; lightest is 2008 at 1.6.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 29% of everything Toyota Scion xB owners report: Unknown Or Other, 4 of 11 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | — | — | |
| Engine | — | — | |
| Structure | — | — | |
| Air Bags | — | — | |
| Fuel/propulsion System | — | — | |
| Service Brakes | — | — |
How serious were they
| Outcome | Toyota Scion xB | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 11 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 0 (0%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 100% below 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 Toyota Scion xB share of that is 11 complaints over 7 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Toyota Scion xB VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 11 NHTSA complaints from 7 Scion xB runs and 0 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Scion xB production run has the most complaints?
JTLKE50E881, a 2008 build, with 4 complaints. The typical Scion xB run has 1.6.
How many Scion xB complaints involve a crash?
0% of 11 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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