2010 Scion xB Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
22 City / 28 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
158
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Brian D
Tiny, cute and surprisingly spacious!
My biggest problem with this specific version of the Toyota scion is how low the car is to the ground. It is very easy to bottom out in this car and it has once resulted in me knocking off my bumper. Other than that the car is very easy to park because of its size. The handling and acceleration of this car is optimal and makes you feel very at one with the car (also due to its size I believe). Also on the topic of the size, the interior is, much more spacious than you would expect! It also has a good capacity for storage because by dropping down the back seat everything being the front cockpit becomes storage, I moved across the country with me and my partners belongings only in this car!
accountCircle Marge B
Reliable, comfortable, and affordable.
I have had my car almost 10 years and have had no problems with it. It is very reliable. I have had new brakes, tires & battery but that is it. It is comfortable and very roomy. There is a lot of space in the cargo area with the back seat down. Great car, very smooth ride.
accountCircle Maria M
It is extremely reliable.
I like that it is comfortable. I like that it is easy to drive. Dislike that it not high enough to avoid heavy rain puddles. But overall, I love the car.
accountCircle Cindi S
My car is amazing and so much room.
For just a small car it has great deal of leg room for the tall people, uneven great headroom for the top people also. Great gas mileage. Fun to drive, plenty of room for all my stuff. It easy to find parking with my little car. Great get up and go power. Comfortable in the backseat.
accountCircle Teresa K
It is a very smooth ride which I appreciate.
Love that it's good on gas, its practical for my family.. Hate that the brakes are not good for a long time.
accountCircle Olivia B
My scion only stays around because the gas mileage I get and the cargo space.
The car is very comfortable and fuel efficient. I have gone up the California and Oregon coast in it a few times, handles very well, even with overhead carrier on the car. The only downside is how low to the ground the vehicle is, it is definitely not a dirt road or off road vehicle.
accountCircle Nitza P
Great features, great space, great car.
The car is from 2010 but still drives like new! Ac works great and so do speakers! The car has so much space in the front back and in the trunk, great to have fun adventures in! The car has unique dashboard, that is clear for driver to see! The car is not a hassle unlike other cars that need to be repaired frequently out of all the years of owned there have been little to no problems.
accountCircle Shannon R
Roomy and good gas mileage.
Love the gas mileage, love the amount of legroom, love dependability. Not good in the snow, not enough room in the far back (trunk).

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Nichol M
Zero stability in construction of a square it is splitting the seams in recalls.
Too many recalls that dealer has yet to fix, it feels like it will tip over on the highway at 65 mph, and when larger vehicles pass it feels unstable. The car itself is extremely uncomfortable and really bad blind spots.. Back passenger seat is too small for two car seats.
accountCircle Linda M
I hate this car and I cannot wait to buy a new car.
Blind spots-ugly design, I cannot find the interior fuse box, even though I have watched for youtube videos. Constant product recalls. Notifications for the brakes and airbags. I really hate the way this car is designed. Problems with the air conditioner fans.
accountCircle Jamz L
Cool car but do not expect your dream.
For what it is worth, it is a fine car. The cabin can be noisy and when I am on the phone, people ask if I have the windows down. Additionally, it can break a lot as if it wasn't fully tightened when assembled. I also do not like that there’s no key hole in the passenger side door.
accountCircle April D
Great first reliable car.
The scion xb has great gas mileage. It is reliable. The vehicle is also very spacious. The back seats go down so you are able to transfer larger items if you need to. The car is a tad slow. The car is not always smooth when driving because it is so close to the ground compared to a typical sedan. The windshield is known to crack easily if hit by a pebble on the freeway due to the wide-fish bowl like structure.
accountCircle Arel H
Check On Your Car Regularly
I have nothing to say it just a regular low gas miles car. I make sure that the transmission fluid is always at a good level and is changed periodically to make sure your car can shift smoothly and keep you in control of the car at all times

Scion xB Models

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

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Base
158 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats
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Release Series 7.0
158 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats
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2010 Scion xB Owner Reviews

4.45
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5 stars 61%
4 stars 30%
3 stars 5%
2 stars 0%
1 star 4%
accountCircle Rachelle K on June 4, 2021
The car is great overall, even with minor detail issues.
The performance of the car is great, I absolutely love the way it drives. It does have an issue the informing lights. For example, my tire pressure light came on and I went to get them filled up and the light has not turned off since and my tires are fine. I wish it had automatic headlights but instead you have to manually turn on and off your lights when you get in and out.
accountCircle wendy R on May 25, 2021
It's white and small. It is great the way it is.
The vehicle is amazing. No problem. Runs great. Don't spend much on gas. It is white. It's a 5 seater. A/c works fine. Radio is amazing. Aux cable can be used and CDs. Windows are kind of tinted. Very comfortable. Small car in general but it is over great. Nothing wrong with it.
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Ranks #4 Compact SUV by Owners

The 2010 Scion xB has an average owner rating of 4.45 out of 5 which ranks it #4 of 27 other Compact SUVs.

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Ranks #3 Compact SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2010 Scion xB has a combined MPG of 30 which ranks it #3 of 27 other Compact SUVs.

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28 MPG

Is The 2010 Scion xB A Good Car?

Yes I like it. I enjoy the stick shift. Goes well in snow. Has been very reliable. Just put in new brakes and got 4 new tires.
Julie F.
Yes it is. I'm very happy with it. It’s almost 10 years old and I've had almost no repairs done on it. It’s economical and dependable
Andrew C.

How Reliable Is The 2010 Scion xB?

Yes reliable. Have had brake and new tires. Like the stick shift. I have not experienced any big problems as of yet.
Julie F.
Very reliable. The only problem I have ever had with it is how poorly it handles in the wind. I have had very few repairs done on it and it has 90,000 miles on it.
Jessica C.

Is The 2010 Scion xB A Good Value?

I do not remember what I paid as it was a used vehicle. I believe it has been a good car for what I paid.
Julie F.

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