2010 SCION XB Engine Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine Issues in the 2010 SCION XB
4 engine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 SCION XB. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Engine Complaints
Vehicle had no dashboard light indicators. While traveling on highway, started to sound like a motorcycle and decelerate. Pulled over and started to smoke from the hood, exited vehicle and smoke turned to flames. Fire deescalated by Fire Dept. and vehicle is a total loss. All maintenance was UpToDate and just passed vehicle inspection for driving test a week prior. Fire cause completely unknown at this time per fire report Area of Fire Origin: 83-Engine area, running gear, wheel area
ITS USING TO MUCH OIL. I HAVE TO ADD OIL EVERY 2 WEEKS IF NOT SOONER
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 SCION XB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OIL LEVEL WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TOYOTA DIRECT (4248 MORSE RD, COLUMBUS, OH 43230, (614) 476-1979) WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS EVIDENCE OF EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REPAIR WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL HOWEVER, AN EXTENDED WARRANTY WAS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE TO ASSIST IN HAVING THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,393.
EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. MY CAR ENGINE OIL DROP WAY BELOW THE LOWER LIMIT OF THE OIL STICK MARK BETWEEN THE OIL CHANGE INTERVAL. I HAVE TO ADD 1.5 QUART OF OIL TO BRING THE LEVEL BACK TO NORMAL LEVEL (BETWEEN THE HI AND LO MARK). THE CAR CONSUMES MOST OF THE OIL WITH ONLY 2000 MILES FROM THE LAST OIL CHANGE.
Other 2010 SCION XB Problem Areas
Air Bags
27 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
4 complaints
Electrical System
3 complaints
Structurebody
3 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Visibility
2 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Cooling
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Steering
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint