2003 SCION XB — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 SCION XB
The 2003 SCION XB has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tires (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 SCION XB
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2003 SCION XB, potentially affecting up to 91,774 vehicles.
Recall 06E060000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 87,745 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Consequence: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH
Remedy: AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.
View full details →Recall 06E064000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 4,029 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 SCION XB
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 SCION XB. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
A COOPER LIFELINER TOURING TIRE WITH LESS THAN EIGHT THOUSAND MILES ON IT (PURCHASED APP. EIGHT MONTHS AGO) FAILED ON MY WIFE'S CAR. NO PUNCTURE, NO SIGN OF TREAD DAMAGE, BUT THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE BURST OPEN. THERE WAS NO IMPACT WITH ANY OBJECT OR CURB, THE CAR WAS TRAVELING AT AROUND 50 MILES PER HOUR. TIRE INFLATION AND ROAD CONDITION WERE OPTIMAL. NO INJURIES OR DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. TIRE SIZE: 185/60 R15 DOT CODE: DOT UT 90 C53 2806. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2003 SCION XB
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 SCION XB in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 SCION XB
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 SCION XB
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SCION XB
- 2002 SCION XB — 0 complaints
- 2003 SCION XB (current)
- 2004 SCION XB — 47 complaints
- 2005 SCION XB — 122 complaints
- 2006 SCION XB — 298 complaints
- 2007 SCION XB — 3 complaints
- 2008 SCION XB — 423 complaints
Other SCION Models
- SCION TC — 868 total complaints
- SCION FR-S — 235 total complaints
- SCION XD — 167 total complaints
- SCION XA — 166 total complaints
- SCION IA — 39 total complaints
- SCION IQ — 35 total complaints
- SCION IM — 17 total complaints
- SCION SCION — 3 total complaints