Complaints
47
Crashes
11
Fires
0
Injuries
6
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Scion Xb Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#16 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:73,398 mi
#24 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Crash-related:1
#34 complaints
Visibility:Windshield
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Scion Xb.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 6 | — | — | 73,398 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
| Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Tailgate | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,398
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
3
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Air
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Tailgate
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2004 Scion Xb — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 Scion Xb reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2004 Scion Xb has 47 NHTSA complaints, 11 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 6 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 Scion Xb?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (6 complaints, avg 73,398 mi); Unintended Acceleration (4 complaints); Visibility:Windshield (4 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2004 Scion Xb?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 73,398 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2004 Scion Xb?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 Scion Xb include 11 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 6 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2004 Scion Xb have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2004 Scion Xb as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2004 Scion Xb?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Scion Xb reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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