2004 Scion xB Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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IIHS Crash Test

Poor

Source IIHS.org

MPG (up to)

30 -31 City / 34 -35 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

108

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Elizabeth M

My car is an affordable, economical choice.

My car is so dependable. I bought it in 2003. Have performed normal maintenance and it has been good to me. Such a roomy comfortable vehicle for a small family. The trunk space is a little small. So not too much storage space. I have always loved it is unique design.

Rachel C

The car is a low cost vehicle to use and maintain due to great gas mileage and low insurance.

My car has great gas mileage and low maintenance costs. The insurance is low on it and I have had it paid off for years so it is extremely affordable to drive. My car is also very comfortable to drive in as it has high ceilings and feels like a minivan on the inside.

kaisen j

It is very slow to take off. Its kinda scary and dangerous getting on the freeway. The doors are very weak and will damage easily in a crash

It has a lot of room while also being very small and sleek. I like everything about it except the engine power. Only about 97 horsepower

Rusty R

Scion wish you were still available.

Low maintenance, roomy and economical. Great gasoline mileage, no major repairs. Paint finish is not very good. Overall I have received my money's worth. I would recommend this brand for an economical and reliable vehicle. Would like to replace this vehicle with a similar model if available.

Kaitlyn R

All gears, land such work very well. Very nice car.

There's very minor problems. The defrost spinner button is broken just need to buy a new one. Gets extremely good gas mileage. Drives smooth. Very reliable and sturdy. The wheels are kind of small. Has a nice sounding engine. Very loud. Overall nice car.

Jamal H

This is a wonderful car with great space and gas mileage.

This is a great car. I purchased it in 2004 and have not had any major problems. Gas mileage is good l am able to fill up for about thirty dollars and drive for the week. It just the right size to fit family and groceries. I was initially taken by the design, the boxy was a throwback to the delivery trucks that use the drop off bread. The sun roof at one time flew off but I took it to the dealership and they replaced it. This is a great dependable automobile.

Maria H

A wonderful compact car that Toyota needs to bring back.

I had to replace the transmission seven years after owning the vehicle which was disappointing. Everything else is great about the vehicle. I have had this four cylinder vehicle for over 15 years and it's still ticking. I also love the space in the scion. It is great on gas..It only takes 20.00 to fill up. I also love boxy shape vehicles like it. Its sad that they no longer make scions. If my xb goes, I'll have to look into purchasing a Honda element. The boxy shape makes it easier to see all angles and it's also easier to park.

Jessica B

They don't make it anymore. If they did buy a brand new one (hybrid please).

It's been a really great car. I have over 100k miles on it with no major issues (knock on wood). Roomy, comfortable, great for trips.

Negative Owner Reviews

Thomas K

One of the most important things to know about the car is that it is a manual transmission.

The engine squeaks when it is first started after a while of not driving it. There is a ticking sound in the engine. The gears grind when shifting.

Naomi C

That it has a lot of room inside for a small car.

Just it is not great on gas. I like the room inside that the car itself is not huge that for the most part it runs good.

Judy s

It's a good little starter car. Good on gas. Simple and basic.

It's spacious and easy to drive. Parking is easy as it's a small car. I don't like the look too much and I don't like that the air vents are rigid. And there's very little trunk space.

Leslie C

Don't buy if you have more than three kids. You won't have enough room for them and their stuff. It's a very comfortable car.

I love that it's spacious. Would like for there to be more room in the trunk. I like that it's compact almost but with plenty of room.

Tiffany B

It gas mileage is great for a local driver, the box shape does add a little drag though.

It's great on gas and the performance is fine as long as you keep it local. It does have a small defect for opening the trunk that I'd like to fix.

Scion xB Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

5dr Wgn Manual

108 HP 33-33 MPG 5 Seats

5dr Wgn Auto

108 HP 32-32 MPG 5 Seats

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2004 Scion xB Owner Reviews

4.52

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Jamal H on March 28, 2021

This is a wonderful car with great space and gas mileage.

Thomas K on January 4, 2021

One of the most important things to know about the car is that it is a manual transmission.

The engine squeaks when it is first started after a while of not driving it. There is a ticking sound in the engine. The gears grind when shifting.

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Ranks #2 Compact SUV by Owners

The 2004 Scion xB has an average owner rating of 4.52 out of 5 which ranks it #2 of 16 other Compact SUVs.

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4.52

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4.49

Ranks #2 Compact SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2004 Scion xB has a combined MPG of 35 which ranks it #2 of 17 other Compact SUVs.

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38 MPG

2004 Scion xB

35 MPG

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32 MPG

Is The 2004 Scion xB A Good Car?

Gets great gas mileage. But it is a tad small. AC only works when in motion. Other than those few quirks it's a great car.

Timothy P.

Yes it really is. It has more room than you think it does. It is a cute box shape. And it lasts many years

A G.

How Reliable Is The 2004 Scion xB?

It is overall reliable. Because of the gas mileage it can go across the state on one tank of gas. The AC is funny as it only works when the car is in motion. The heat seems good.

Kim D.

It is very reliable. I have has it first many years and it is still in very good condition. It has not given me any problems

Sarah K.

Is The 2004 Scion xB A Good Value?

I only paid 200 for the car. So it was definitely a good value. The gas mileage alone has made this car fully worth every penny I have paid.

Tabi B.

I bought the scion xb so long ago, I honestly do not remember how much the car cost. But whatever the cost was, it was worth it

Alex A.

I think I paid 15000 for the car new--I believe the car has been a good value and has served me very well

Gabriel M.

Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

(Not Rated)

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front