2011 Scion xB Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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IIHS Crash Test
Good
Source   IIHS.org
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 Sarah W
The scion xb is very spacious for a small crossover model.
I love my scion xb. It is very reliable. I have over 125k miles and am still going strong. Lots of room inside for a small crossover. Is affordable for a crossover style. Could be better on mpg. Unfortunately scion stopped making new xbs, but would still highly recommend if purchasing a used model.
accountCircle Shean S
Toyota scion xb, great family car.
Really spacious car, does not look like it from the outside. Great on gas. Easy to park and maneuver. Excellent turning ratio. Back seat fully reclines down for extra space. Lots of space in the trunk. Ac was blowing hot air for a while. Just needed to be flushed and recharged.
accountCircle Ryan F
Great car great value. Recommended highly.
This really is a great little car. The updated design is a welcome change to the square body style I had my original 2005 scion xb. Can you attain to a number of standard features the car comes with is spacious interior a number of any comforts. This car is definitely recommend.
accountCircle Freddy R
Is very comfortable, and spacious. Its maintenance is economical.
No problem. My car is very good. It is an excellent vehicle. When the scion debuted in 2002 it mission was to appeal young buyers. Itis reliability backed by the reputation of Toyota its parent company. Those looking for a stroller with a load capacity in the scion xb have a good option.
accountCircle Tarrah S
It is very reliable and easy to drive. I think it is a wonderful value. I have never had any real problems with it other than maintenance.
I love how much head room I have in the car. It handles really well in the snow. I have a really good sound system also for it being the stock one. This is the first I have kept longer than 2 or 3 years.
accountCircle Felicia H
It is shaped like the brave little toaster!
No problems, I love this car! It has never given me an issue and I have had it for almost six years. I keep up on the routine maintenance, bought it certified used. The only thing I wish it had was hands free talking. Unfortunately it only has an AUX cord.
accountCircle Melissa W
The scion XB is a sporty, compact car with great mileage.
The Scion XB is a great car. It is excellent on gas mileage. There was a recall on one part, but I never had a problem with that part. It was handled quickly. The car has never broken down. It drives smoothly. The style of the car is sporty and compact. The back windshield wipers are a great feature to help with when it is raining.
accountCircle John Y
Big man's great little car.
No problems except for factory recalls. Car drives very well, good acceleration and tracks like is on rails. Gets 25 mpg in town and 32 on the road averaging 65 mph. In 9 years total cost of parts out of pocket has been about 175 dollars. I hope to drive this vehicle for at least another five years. Great little car for someone six feet five inches tall.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Linda M
The box on wheels- the scion.
Blind spots and viewing.Otherwise it is very reliable and gets good gas mileage. It has good interior space and storage for a compact. Fold-down rear seat has space to carry large items. But. I hate the styling. . I've been told that it will have good resale value because the engine type is no longer produced.
accountCircle Tyler W
Blind spot can be elusive.
The body kit takes some damage, and the car is top heavy. Gas mileage/size of gas tank could be better on such a small car, but it is not terrible. Overall, pretty good car for the price. Very nice on the inside.
accountCircle Sean R
My little scion car and all the fun I had with it.
It's a great little car for first time buyers and drivers I think. The only major problem would be gas mileage but it is not to bad. No major issues since I had the car about 4 years. Needed some TLC when I got it but that I took care of. Feels comfortable.
accountCircle Jordan G
Even though there’s not a lot of trunk space the car is spacious.
The car rides smooth and the seats are comfortable. There is no backup camera or sunroof but there is a aux and USB jack. The xb is also good on gas. It is also very spacious. There’s overall 8 cup holders in the car. The back seats lay down and there are also roof racks.
accountCircle Daniel B
Scion: wonder of the road.
It is a normal, well performing vehicle, good on curves, good mpg at high speeds, low maintenance, always clean smog checks. Good cloth seats, comfortable air conditioning and heating. Requires normal oil changes, at every 5000 miles, normal fuel system and engine flushes every now and then, but keep up the maintenance and it keeps performing well.

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 8.0
158 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats
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2011 Scion xB Owner Reviews

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5 stars 65%
4 stars 27%
3 stars 6%
2 stars 2%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Daniel B on June 25, 2021
Scion shakedown over the top.
It is a very good reliable, not too much maintenance is necessary, it hurts me to wherever I am going. The ride feels smooth, there's decent gas mileage. Do not have too many problems, hope it will last a long time. Comfortable seats and do not get overly hot or overly cold.
accountCircle Jordan G on June 22, 2021
Even though there’s not a lot of trunk space the car is spacious.
The car rides smooth and the seats are comfortable. There is no backup camera or sunroof but there is a aux and USB jack. The xb is also good on gas. It is also very spacious. There’s overall 8 cup holders in the car. The back seats lay down and there are also roof racks.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Colleen R.

Roomy, smooth to drive, easy to drive, has aux capability, has buttons on the steering wheel to allow for radio control without taking hands off the wheel, gives mileage until empty, compact for easier parking.

likeFilled Alvaro N.

Great handling, economical to run, easy to maintain, good on gas, roomy for its size, easy to park, great wide tires which help soften the ride. It does not have enough leg room in the back seat, the gas tank could be larger, a little more storage room would be nice and also a standard luggage rack, you can only get it as an option.

likeFilled Brittany F.

It has four wheel drive, it is spacious. It has 4 doors and has a large trunk to store belongings. It has a nice style body that stays fairly clean. It has a small tank for gas and gas is never more $30 to fill it up.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Colleen R.

Not easy to access the aux, burns through oil quickly forcing me to check oil levels more frequently, strange appearance, has a USB port near the aux that appears to do nothing, only has one port for car chargers forcing me to buy a splitter for use of multiple devices to be charged.

dislikeFilled Alvaro N.

Not enough leg room in the back seats, it could use some more storage space in the back, a standard full size spare tire would be nice, a standard luggage rack would be nice, you can only get one as an option, a moonroof would be nice and also a backup camera.

dislikeFilled Brittany F.

The engine is loud at times when I am driving I'd like a vehicle with a quieter engine. While driving it sometimes has a rugged feel to it and often feels bumpy I'd prefer a car that rides a lot smoother than this one.

Ranks #2 Compact SUV by Owners

The 2011 Scion xB has an average owner rating of 4.56 out of 5 which ranks it #2 of 26 other Compact SUVs.

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Ranks #5 Compact SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2011 Scion xB has a combined MPG of 31 which ranks it #5 of 26 other Compact SUVs.

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Is The 2011 Scion xB A Good Car?

Yes I like this vehicle because I can easily put a wheelchair in the back. The mileage is good and allows us to make more long trips.
Maria N.
Yes, it is excellent on gas mileage. I love the back windshield wipers. It drives smoothly and handles curves well. The ability to have hands free in the car is a bonus!
Mary L.

How Reliable Is The 2011 Scion xB?

Other than new tires, headlights, brakes and windshield wipers we have not had to do any repairs in this vehicle. We make sure the oil and filters are changed at the appropriate time.
Maria N.
There was a recall when I first got the car, but I have had no problems since then. It is very reliable and has never broken down.
Amanda E.

Is The 2011 Scion xB A Good Value?

We paid a little over $10,000. It was a used vehicle with low mileage and accommodated a wheelchair so we think it was a good value.
Maria N.
I felt it was a reasonable price. I don't remember the exact price. I feel the vehicle has a lot to offer for the price.
Emma M.

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Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test
(Not Rated)
*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

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Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety