2008 Scion XB Visibility Problems

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

23Visibility complaints

6.8%Of all 339 complaints

#5Most-reported category

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

How visibility 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 WINDSHIELD IN THE CAR MADE CREAKING NOISES IN COLD WEATHER. SOON AFTER, 3 LARGE CRACKS APPEARED IN THE WINDSHIELD. THEY ARE EACH APPROXIMATELY 2-3…”NHTSA complaint 10336801 — filed 06/17/2010

“POOR QUALITY BACK-UP LIGHT COULD CAUSE VEHICLE TO BE UNSEEN WHILE BACKING UP. SCION XB HAS ONLY ONE BACK-UP LIGHT MOUNTED ON THE LOWER RIGHT…”NHTSA complaint 10310134 — filed 02/13/2010

“CAR WAS SITTING STILL, HAD JUST STARTED IT. HEARD A "POP" AND MY WINDSHIELD WAS CRACKED. SCION XB 2008. I HAVE BEEN READING ABOUT NUMEROUS…”NHTSA complaint 10308002 — filed 02/09/2010

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Visibility complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Scion XB have visibility problems?

Visibility is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2008 Scion XB: 23 of 339 complaints on file (6.8%). 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 visibility category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the VISIBILITY 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.