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2008 SCION XB TRANSMISION PROBLEMS

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#14 of 23 Re: 2009 SCION XB manual TRANSMISION PROBLEMS SHIFT PROBLEMS AND CLUTCH! [m2th] by xb4me2

Aug 18, 2010 (5:19 pm)

Replying to: m2th (Mar 13, 2010 8:16 am)
Hello! I was wondering if the Toyota dealership actually replaced your whole clutch. I have been having similar issues with it and I am looking to see if there is anything I can do besides reaching out to my dealership. I have over 50k on my car now and It has gotten so bad on the clutch and the gears only engage when they feel like it..

#15 of 23 Transmission Problem (Clutch) by double_07

Sep 16, 2010 (5:08 pm)

Hello everyone! I have 08 xB that has 53k miles! On 09/12/2010 My car has stopped on me while driving on the freeway! Found out that the clutch is bad or transmissions is mest up. TOYOTA DRIVETRAIN WARRANTY is 60 months/ 60K miles witch ever come first! Dealer doesn't want to honor the warranty, because its a wear & tear part. The clutch is part of the drivetrain! WOW! Isn't TOYOTA / SCION A trip! Every repair shop that I went to said" They should cover it!" Now the question is? What really do move you! I guest since TOYOTA / LEXUS had a problem with acceleration! I guest SCION is having TRANSMISSION problems!

#16 of 23 Toyota's BendOver Warranty by amby3

Dec 03, 2010 (1:14 pm)

I am driving a 2008 Scion xB with something like 44,000 miles on it. The first clutch was replaced at around 9,000 miles. To their credit, they did repair it at no cost that time. Now, at 43, 276 miles, it is currently in the shop getting its third transmission. The problem in both cases was that when the car upshifted, it took a while to accelerate because the clutch was slipping. When I reported it originally(this time--the second time I've brought it in for a new clutch), I was told by Toyota's service manager that he had never heard of any 2008 Scion transmission problems. Now, thanks to this website, I know differently (see forums).
 
When I insisted on dialoguing with Romano Toyota's Service Department via email, after much wrangling they agreed to pay for half of the new clutch with the following explanation:
 
"To clarify your concern regarding your original repair, there is a factory
warranty for the first 3 years or 36k miles on any Toyota or Scion. You had
your clutch and components replaced on June 30th of 2008 at 9,368 miles. The
warranty on that repair expired when your vehicle eclipsed the 36k mile
threshold, there is not an additional 3 year or 36k mile warranty added
after a repair is done. The only guarantee I will give on the repair is a 1 year and unlimited mileage warranty on the parts and labor which is the warranty that our shop gives on any repair that we do. I also must stress that we are not replacing
the transmission, we are replacing the clutch and its components, which
although located between the engine and transmission is not the same thing.
Please call me further more with any other questions or concerns if that is
possible."
 
In a previous email, they referred to their begrudging offer to pay half the cost as their "GoodWill Warranty." More of a BendOverWarranty if you ask me.
 
If anyone hears of any class action suits related to the 2008 Scion transmissions, please let me know.

#17 of 23 Re: 2008 SCION XB TRANSMISION PROBLEMS [problemxb] by amby3

Dec 03, 2010 (1:24 pm)

Replying to: problemxb (Nov 30, 2007 7:38 am)
I am driving a 2008 Scion xB with something like 44,000 miles on it. The first clutch was replaced at around 9,000 miles. To their credit, they did repair it at no cost that time. Now, at 43, 276 miles, it is currently in the shop getting its third transmission. The problem in both cases was that when the car upshifted, it took a while to accelerate because the clutch was slipping. When I reported it originally(this time--the second time I've brought it in for a new clutch), I was told by Toyota's service manager that he had never heard of any 2008 Scion transmission problems. Now, thanks to this website, I know differently (see forums).
  
When I insisted on dialoguing with Romano Toyota's Service Department via email, after much wrangling they agreed to pay for half of the new clutch with the following explanation:
  
"To clarify your concern regarding your original repair, there is a factory
warranty for the first 3 years or 36k miles on any Toyota or Scion. You had
your clutch and components replaced on June 30th of 2008 at 9,368 miles. The
warranty on that repair expired when your vehicle eclipsed the 36k mile
threshold, there is not an additional 3 year or 36k mile warranty added
after a repair is done. The only guarantee I will give on the repair is a 1 year and unlimited mileage warranty on the parts and labor which is the warranty that our shop gives on any repair that we do. I also must stress that we are not replacing
the transmission, we are replacing the clutch and its components, which
although located between the engine and transmission is not the same thing.
Please call me further more with any other questions or concerns if that is
possible."
  
In a previous email, they referred to their begrudging offer to pay half the cost as their "GoodWill Warranty." More of a BendOverWarranty if you ask me.
  
If anyone hears of any class action suits related to the 2008 Scion transmissions, please let me know.

#19 of 23 Re: Transmission Problem (Clutch) [double_07] by epr7339

Jan 25, 2011 (7:24 am)

Replying to: double_07 (Sep 16, 2010 5:08 pm)
Ok..So let me ask you..What part if ITS A WEAR & TEAR part dont you understand? You choose to drive a standard...That has a clutch..Guess what?? Here is a shocker...At some point you will have to have a clutch replaced...You have 53k on your car...oh but let me guess...You drive it lilke a baby right? God Forbid you have to put any money into your investment in your new car....And BTW its Guess not Guest....And im going to take a shot in the dark here..But other then your oil changes im guessing you have done none of your scheduled maintenance.......

#20 of 23 2008 Scion xB Automatic Transmission Problem by ds329

Aug 10, 2011 (7:09 am)

I have a 2008 Scion xB. The automatic transmission will not shift from 3rd to 4th gear. Took it to dealer and they indicated that it is because of the Knock Sensor. The Knock Sensor issue showed up when they checked the "Check Engine Light". I knew about the Knock Sensor, as I had my local mechanic check it out before taking it to the dealer. However, I had spoken to a couple of other mechanics and no one can understand how the Knock Sensor is preventing my transmission from shifting from 3rd to 4th gear. I never would have known there was a problem if I did not drive on the highway. On the streets, going less than 45 miles per hour, you would never know there was a problem. My gas mileage had suffered greatly and whenever I fill up, the "Range" light indicates 254 miles instead of the usual 323 miles. So I am losing about $15 every time I fill my gas tank.
 
Any thoughts?
 
DS329

#21 of 23 Re: 2008 Scion xB Automatic Transmission Problem [ds329] by kennascion

Jan 05, 2012 (9:20 am)

Replying to: ds329 (Aug 10, 2011 7:09 am)
I had the exact same problem with my Scion which is also an 2008 Automatic Scion xD. The code read something was wrong with my transmission, and I was not able to go into 4th gear which was using my gas faster. Wires to the code reader had been chewed by rodents (rabbit or squirrel probably). It was hard to find but a simple fix. Be careful because some auto mechanics might sell you a new transmision for this.

#22 of 23 Re: 2008 Scion xB Automatic Transmission Problem [kennascion] by ds329

Jan 09, 2012 (1:06 pm)

Replying to: kennascion (Jan 05, 2012 9:20 am)
Thanks for the reply and believe it or not, it was the exact problem you described. However, when I first took it to the Milford, CT Toyota/Scion dealer, they never mentioned the rodent/mice issue. There was debris left by the critter and the wires had been chewed through. The Aamco transmission place never mentioned this either and told me it might cost up to $4,000 to repair. My son finally took it took a local mechanic near his job who did checked it out and told him the real problem. I thought honesty was something that you could take to the bank with Aamco or even the dealer. No such thing. Thanks again for the information.
 
Anthony James

#23 of 23 Re: Transmission Problem (Clutch) [epr7339] by erikd2

Feb 17, 2012 (6:22 pm)

Replying to: epr7339 (Jan 25, 2011 7:24 am)
Its of dude not if you idiot, and that clutch should last 150k. Additionally scion clutch assemblies arent very good because mine sometimes will not shift or get hung up in between gears for no reason at 30k

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