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Scion xB Engine Problems

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#31 of 119 Re: 2008 Scion XB MAJOR ENGINE PROBLEM [slamon] by shelly08

Nov 29, 2007 (9:32 pm)

Replying to: slamon (Oct 26, 2007 11:06 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!

#32 of 119 #31 by natatac

Nov 29, 2007 (9:57 pm)

3 months is a really short period of time for a break job. Sounds like something was wrong from the beginning.

#33 of 119 Re: 2008 xb engine [aatherton] by problemxb

Nov 30, 2007 (7:36 am)

Replying to: aatherton (Aug 17, 2007 1:22 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.

#34 of 119 PROBLEM 08 XB TRANS by problemxb

Nov 30, 2007 (7:36 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 119 Re: 2008 Scion XB MAJOR ENGINE PROBLEM [shelly08] by problemxb

Nov 30, 2007 (7:48 am)

Replying to: shelly08 (Nov 29, 2007 9:32 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.

#36 of 119 2008 scion XB problems by problemxb

Nov 30, 2007 (7:49 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.

#37 of 119 Re: 2008 scion XB problems [problemxb] by hondadave7

Nov 30, 2007 (8:00 am)

Replying to: problemxb (Nov 30, 2007 7:49 am)
It appears that Toyota is now too big. They are going to take the General Motors
Trophy for producing the most Junk. The customer is never right. They already have your money, just go away. It can be repaired, but why would they.

#38 of 119 2008 scion XB problems by natatac

Dec 04, 2007 (8:45 pm)

Keep us posted if this problem gets fixed or not, I have put off my purchase just to see how many problems or if a consistant one appears over the next few months.

#39 of 119 Re: starting problems [scion06] by hoots

Dec 06, 2007 (9:10 am)

Replying to: scion06 (Jan 12, 2007 6:52 pm)
Hi,
Hope your problem has been resolved.
I have an 08 purchased in September with 9000 miles.
Yesturday I went to start it and it "wouldn't fire".
Followed the "flooded" starting directions and it would not start, the starter just kept turning over with no apparent "spark."
After towing to the dealership, they claim one of their mechanics started it right up, and it must have been flooded. I was shocked, I've tried to start a flooded vehicle before and it never just turned the starter with no attempt to spark.
Hoots

#40 of 119 Re: starting problems [hoots] by hondadave7

Dec 06, 2007 (10:28 am)

Replying to: hoots (Dec 06, 2007 9:10 am)
Hello,
  Sounds like you have to be a Toyota mechanic to start an xB. Scion sales will
  drop to zero after all of the mechanics buy one..
  You just caught Toyota in their 1st lie. Very Sad. David

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