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#26 of 60 Re: Sunroof [aatherton] by slamon Aug 23, 2007 (10:03 am)
Replying to: aatherton (Aug 17, 2007 12:25 pm) Hey thanks for the info from you and the person that answered after you.!! I have another problem. My XB is at the sunroof installer as we speak because of the shade rattling when the sun roof is open. Otherwise I love the sunroof. To me it's worth every penny. They said they would make it right so I'm crossing my fingers.
#27 of 60 2008 Scion XB MAJOR ENGINE PROBLEM by dukedude Oct 19, 2007 (7:48 am)
I bought a new 2008 XB from a dealer on Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh. Less than 2 months after I bought it the engine died and had to be replaced! I had complained about a noise in the engine but was told I was ok as long as the service engine light didn't come on. Supposedly the balance shaft broke sending metal pieces into the crankshaft preventing oil from getting to the engine. I demanded a new car but I was told the engine is a part and parts are covered by Toyota's warranty. Now I'm hearing the noise again. I thought this would be my best car ever but I am very unhappy and disappointed with Toyota. According to Consumer Reports, Toyota's quality this year has gone down. With what we pay for cars, I think after only two months I should have had the car replaced. If you're thinking of buying one, think long and hard about it. I would NOT do it over again. Replies to this message: slamon (Oct 26, 2007 10:06 am) shelly08 (Nov 29, 2007 8:32 pm) problemxb (Nov 30, 2007 6:48 am) dbarsi (Jul 24, 2008 4:34 pm)
#28 of 60 Re: 2008 Scion XB MAJOR ENGINE PROBLEM [dukedude] by slamon Oct 26, 2007 (10:06 am)
Replying to: dukedude (Oct 19, 2007 7:48 am) Yikes! I don't blame you for wanting a new car. However, the BBB will tell you the problem must be attempted 3 times to be repaired before a new car will be awarded. I know this thru experience. I have a problem with the smell of antifeeze when I get out of the car. The Scion dealer ran a leak check and didn't find anything. The dealer also said if the light doesn't come on everything is fine because the engine is so sophisticated. Good luck to both of us. Replies to this message: shelly08 (Nov 29, 2007 8:32 pm) problemxb (Nov 30, 2007 6:48 am) dbarsi (Jul 24, 2008 4:34 pm)
#30 of 60 2008 xb - location of the Oil Filter. by joe334 Nov 29, 2007 (12:06 pm)
Just now at 1k miles, started looking for the main engine oil filter. Have a 2008 xb scion. Question: where is it; lower engine block, or is the filter remote from the engine block. Thanks in advance. Replies to this message: nobelstephan (Mar 16, 2008 8:07 am)
#31 of 60 Re: 2008 Scion XB MAJOR ENGINE PROBLEM [slamon] by shelly08 Nov 29, 2007 (8:32 pm)
Replying to: slamon (Oct 26, 2007 10:06 am) I've had my 2008 XB since August and I have smelled that anti-freeze smell since i got it. I've had it back to the dealer twice and they look at me like I'm crazy and tell me they don't smell it. No joking it is a strong anti-freeze smell and they will not fix it because everything appears fine and they deny they even smell it. I called Scion and they told me I'm the only one to ever report the problem. It gets stronger the longer you drive it. I don't know what to do about it. Also just had to put out $300.00 for new front brakes and re surfacing of the rotors. Scion told me that it was "normal" wear. I am very unhappy with this model. I had an 06 model which got totaled in an accident and the 08 is crap compared to that one. I'm afraid to drive it because I'm worried it is going to leave me stranded somewhere! Replies to this message: problemxb (Nov 30, 2007 6:48 am) dbarsi (Jul 24, 2008 4:34 pm)
#32 of 60 #31 by natatac Nov 29, 2007 (8:57 pm)
3 months is a really short period of time for a break job. Sounds like something was wrong from the beginning. Replies to this message: br2120 (Feb 02, 2008 7:20 pm)
#33 of 60 Re: 2008 xb engine [aatherton] by problemxb Nov 30, 2007 (6:36 am)
Replying to: aatherton (Aug 17, 2007 12:22 pm) I have a 2008. Its been in the dealer 6 times. Auto trans is problem. Scion green team tech has been scrambling to avoid a HUGE tech issue with car! Clunk in trans due to design. Loosens as mileage racks up (11,041). Clunks in downshifting lots of play. Dealer authorized new axles. Did not fix problem. Dealer tried again because they could not get rid of problem. Scion world headquarters has case file opened and scion techs and design team were sent in. They had car all day. They found that this car has no problems. The dealer disagrees. It is being talked about that there is a very big problem with the autos. They have had many complaints. Im going to get this fixed or never buy a toyota product again. Ive own them all my life. Replies to this message: lemon06 (Feb 10, 2008 7:58 pm)
#34 of 60 PROBLEM 08 XB TRANS by problemxb Nov 30, 2007 (6:36 am)
I have a 2008. Its been in the dealer 6 times. Auto trans is problem. Scion green team tech has been scrambling to avoid a HUGE tech issue with car! Clunk in trans due to design. Loosens as mileage racks up (11,041). Clunks in downshifting lots of play. Dealer authorized new axles. Did not fix problem. Dealer tried again because they could not get rid of problem. Scion world headquarters has case file opened and scion techs and design team were sent in. They had car all day. They found that this car has no problems. The dealer disagrees. It is being talked about that there is a very big problem with the autos. They have had many complaints. Im going to get this fixed or never buy a toyota product again. Ive own them all my life.
#35 of 60 Re: 2008 Scion XB MAJOR ENGINE PROBLEM [shelly08] by problemxb Nov 30, 2007 (6:48 am)
Replying to: shelly08 (Nov 29, 2007 8:32 pm) Many complaints on this!!! Its a weekly problem at the dealership. They do know about it but you wont find them addressing it. My trans is bad.

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