Model overview

The Scion xB is a compact vehicle produced by Toyota for the U.S. market and marketed under their youth-oriented Scion marque. It is a box-shaped, four-door, and five-passenger hatchback.

The initial generation xB was a lightly revised and rebadged variant of the Japanese-market, the Toyota bB. It was based on the Toyota Echo/Yaris platform. The xB was one of two Scion's models present from the 2003 launch in the United States, the other being the xA, based on the Toyota ist.

The Scion xB comes in one trim level. The front-wheel-drive xB is equipped with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine rated at 158 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque. It can be paired to either a five-speed manual transmission or an optional four-speed automatic gearbox.

Scion xB known problems

Some of the common problems or complaints owners have about the Scion xB are:

• Check Engine Light Because of Defective VVT-i Controller
• Cable Adjustment Required if AC Doesn't Blow Cold Enough
• Excessive Oil Consumption
• Squeaking Sound When Applying Brakes in Reverse
• Harsh Running Conditions and Smoke From Exhaust
• The Paint Is Coming Off In Sheets
• Rough Shifting

Scion XB PDF owner manual

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