NHTSA Complaint #10456312 — 2008 SCION XB ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10456312
Vehicle	2008 SCION XB
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	February 1, 2012
Date Filed	April 24, 2012
Mileage	57,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA SCION XB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OIL WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS A DEFECT IN THE MOTOR. AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE WOULD HAVE TO BE REBUILT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 60,000.

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