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Scion XB Exterior Repair Issues

40 messages,  Last post on Mar 31, 2012 at 9:47 AM

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What is this discussion about? Scion xB, Toyota, Auto Body, Hatchback

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#31 of 40 Re: Handle Cracked off Back Door Also [madxbowner] by iamdrchic

Dec 19, 2011 (9:42 am)

Replying to: madxbowner (Apr 26, 2009 7:12 pm)
My 2008 Scion tC rear hatch handle just broke off! I am soo ticked! Warranty was up 3 month ago... figures!
 
I have to say that I had luck when I asked to speak to the General Manager. After about a week of my pestering them, all the while my trunk fixture is electicians-taped on, the GM agreed to pay for the part, and I had to pay for the labor. I am thankful that they did the "right" thing, but this handle needs to be redesigned AND Toyota needs to recall all Scions w/ this trunk hatch.
 
It is a piece of plastic and is the only means by which to open the hatch. There is no "handle".
 
~iamdrchic

#32 of 40 Re: 2005 Scion Broken Rear Hatch Handle [mrscionxb2005] by iamdrchic

Dec 19, 2011 (9:43 am)

Replying to: mrscionxb2005 (Feb 02, 2010 9:42 am)
My 2008 Scion tC rear hatch handle just broke off! I am soo ticked! Warranty was up 3 month ago... figures!
 
I have to say that I had luck when I asked to speak to the General Manager. After about a week of my pestering them, all the while my trunk fixture is electicians-taped on, the GM agreed to pay for the part, and I had to pay for the labor. I am thankful that they did the "right" thing, but this handle needs to be redesigned AND Toyota needs to recall all Scions w/ this trunk hatch.
 
It is a piece of plastic and is the only means by which to open the hatch. There is no "handle".
 
~iamdrchic

#33 of 40 Re: Common problem with back door latch on Scion XD [mrsarmor] by jostylist

Jan 16, 2012 (5:40 pm)

Replying to: mrsarmor (Nov 12, 2009 5:52 pm)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Scion-tC-and-XB-Defective-Trunk-Hatch-Handle/29576- 7133769843
 
Please LIKE this Facebook PAGE which addresses this issue and gives info on class action suit.

#34 of 40 Re: Common problem with back door latch on Scion XD [jostylist] by jostylist

Jan 16, 2012 (5:40 pm)

Replying to: jostylist (Jan 16, 2012 5:40 pm)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Scion-tC-and-XB-Defective-Trunk-Hatch-Handle/29576- 7133769843
 
Please LIKE this Facebook PAGE which addresses this issue and gives info on class action suit.

#35 of 40 Re: 2005 Scion Broken Rear Hatch Handle [mrscionxb2005] by jostylist

Jan 28, 2012 (8:24 pm)

Replying to: mrscionxb2005 (Feb 02, 2010 9:42 am)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Scion-tC-and-XB-Defective-Trunk-Hatch-Handle/29576- 7133769843
 
JOIN THE CLUB!

#36 of 40 Hatch shocks went out and then handle broke by sciontc05

Feb 26, 2012 (10:24 pm)

The handle on our TC broke off and we were not hard on it, just normal opening .The shocks went out first and it was so expensive at the dealer we got after markets but they were not hydrolic.
 
It has been taped so many times it now looks like SHIT! We called Scion and they plamed me for the problem WHATEVER!
I saw this facebook page with a whole lot people who all have the same problem
 
It was called - Scion-tC-and-XB-Defective-Trunk-Hatch-Handle
 
Thats so crazy that there are that many people out there with the same problem!!!

#37 of 40 Re: 2005 Scion Broken Rear Hatch Handle [iamdrchic] by coookie

Feb 28, 2012 (8:53 pm)

Replying to: iamdrchic (Dec 19, 2011 9:43 am)
Did you handle this by telephone or were you persistent in person?

#38 of 40 Scion d "Bluetooth" by albany5

Mar 31, 2012 (9:47 am)

Last month I purchased a new Scion d anxiously awaiting the Bluetooth capabilities that came with the car. The Pioneer system worked fine after I found out that the Bluetooth was never connected. Then I realized the Bluetooth was not working 100% with my Apple 4s.
To make a long and unhappy story short: BUYER BEWARE!
Toyota has decided to offer a factory installed BASIC Bluetooth system that only allows calls to come into the vehicle. It does NOT allow you to make calls without picking up your phone and using it either through dialing or speaking to SIRI! So, basically, you get half Bluetooth capability! Since I purchased this car for COMPLETE Bluetooth, I think this situation might have been explained to me BEFORE I purchased the vehicle. Yes, it's on the website-but it says BLUETOOTH CAPABILITY-NOT LIMITED CAPABILITY! Neither is this spelled out in the radio guide book-which of course is available to you anyway-AFTER-you buy the car.
I am also having a problem with the song selection through the Bluetooth; it keeps repeating the songs. The Scion lady told me it's my phone's problem!
After a month of phone calls and wasted time at the Dealership, someone from Scion called last night to let me know if I wanted to make calls out, I had to upgrade to their Premium radio-which costs app $479.00 and has to be installed at the time of purchase!
Scion has offered me $200.00 for my issue. However, when I asked for a radio that delivers what they promised, I was told "Sorry"-no can do. That's up to the Dealer and you"!
So, to all of you who are counting on this as an important safety feature-be warned.
Shame on you Toyota! This will make me think again about buying Toyota cars and hopefully, I have warned other not to as well!

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