2008 Scion XB Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/12/2026

37Steering complaints

10.9%Of all 339 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS131 · 38.6%

STEERING37 · 10.9%

ENGINE35 · 10.3%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM31 · 9.1%

VISIBILITY23 · 6.8%

Share of the 339 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 Scion XB overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA SCION XB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO…”NHTSA complaint 10500189 — filed 02/26/2013

“TOTAL LOSS OF POWER STEERING. WARNING LIGHT WAS DISPLAYED ON THE DASH. TOYOTA IS AWARE OF THIS ISSUE. THERE WAS A TSB ISSUED BUT I'M…”NHTSA complaint 10481226 — filed 10/20/2012

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA SCION XB. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL HOWEVER, HERE WAS NO RESPONSE…”NHTSA complaint 10461185 — filed 06/11/2012

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Scion XB have steering problems?

Steering is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2008 Scion XB: 37 of 339 complaints on file (10.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2008 Scion XB have in total?

339 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 30 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 24 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.