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Recalls are issued for a make, model and model year. Whether the repair has already been done on one specific car is known only to its manufacturer and dealers. Check your vehicle's official status at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a dealer.
US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2004 Scion xB.
Owner complaints (37)
Owners filed 37 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Scion xB (8 crashes, 4 injuries reported). Among 13 model years of this model, it ranks #8 for the most complaints (median 45).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 7 | |
| Visibility | 7 | |
| Electrical system | 6 | |
| Structure | 6 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | |
| Seat belts | 3 | |
| Power train | 2 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2004 Scion xB version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| xB 1.5 L Automatic 4-spd | 26 | 31 | 28 | $2,400 |
| xB 1.5 L Manual 5-spd | 27 | 32 | 29 | $2,300 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.