2014 Scion xB | Read Owner Reviews, Prices, Specs

Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

22 City / 27 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

158

Seats

5

Positive Owner Reviews

Erin I

It is got great space with great gas mileage.

I love that it is a stick (manual is hard to find in SoCal). It gets 20+miles to the gallon. It is super roomie in the front and the back seats. It is very easy to get in and out of (no lip at the bottom for you feet to have to get over). People who have had a stroke (or other physical issues) can easily get in & out.

Shawn B

A really great buy! I love it

What I love is the roominess of the vehicle. It's very good on gas. I can drive manually or automatically. It seats 5. It drives very smooth. The back seats fold down for packages and big cargo. U can put one side of the seats down in back or both...it's a great purchase

Emma C

Scion xB is a great vehicle

This car is extremely reliable and very easy and fun to drive. We have taken it on long road trips and used it for moving. It has great storage. It is also great for daily driving because it is good on gas. I would highly recommend this vehicle to anyone.

Reina S

Best value out there for your money.

I love my car. It enables me to transport anything or anybody with ease. I can parallel park easily. It gets great gas mileage. I love the dashboard layout. It's very reliable. Other than usual maintenance I've only had to replace the oxygen sensors. The stereo system is simple but great. I feel safe going on the highway or taking out for a long road trip. My only criticism of it is that some people say the back seats aren't as comfortable as some other cars. But I think the driver's seat is very comfortable so it's not an issue I have to deal with.

Patrick M

Small on the outside but quite comfortable and roomy on the inside.

My Scion has caused me absolutely zero problems. I have just over 80, 000 mile on her and the only repair job were the front brakes. I am due for the rear next oil change. It gets 27 to 30 mph and gives me a little speed when I punch the accelerator. It is not the prettiest outside. My wife refers to it as the toaster. However, it is much roomier inside than it appears. My son is 6'3'' tall and I always have him sit in my cars before purchasing. Plenty of legroom. Very good lines of sight also. The back seats fold down so if I need to hall small equipment or golf clubs, no problem. I wish the rear end was extended more so I could throw more stuff in if I have 4 passengers. Roomy for 2 people and luggage in the back, 4 passengers and no luggage but not built for 4 passengers and luggage.

Jenna V

A personal quick review of the 2014 scion xb vehicle.

No issues since owning this vehicle. Very reliable car. As long as you keep up with the maintenance this car will last you a very long time. This model is gas saver and does not cost much to have it filled up. It is my primary vehicle to work. Not very ideal for a family, I have 3 children and can only fit 2 car seats in the back.

Daniel C

Scion xb continues to be jack of all trades.

The car is extremely spacious and it is the second time I have owned a Scion because of its dependability and versatility.

Erin D

Extra roomy scion xb, the best little car around.

The Scion xb runs greats, very good gas mileage. On board computer system is very easy to use and has a Bluetooth connection. Overall it is very comfortable to drive, however if it is more than a couple of hours in one sitting you may want to stretch a bit. Has a lot more room than they look and storage is great. Lots of cup holders and a/c plug ins, plus USB adapters in the center console. Back seats fold down for extra space. Easy to clean and maintenance is a breeze.

Negative Owner Reviews

Richard Z

Great for a buyer that wants a simple vehicle.

It is too simple on the interior. I wish it had more interior lighting and that the gear shift panel lit up at night. The front seats are not padded enough. The black cloth interior seems cheaply made and thin. It does not have much plushness. The radio is a HD radio, but the HD does not come in that well, even when I am driving in an urban area.

Carlos A

The little scion that could.

I like the vehicle from a reliability standpoint, but the interior is awful and has cheap materials. The car also absorbs smells and not the good ones. Plus it has been discontinued so there is no value is keeping it. Otherwise, maintenance has been ok and it has never broken down.

Tammy C

The good and bad with scion

Seats are very uncomfortable on a long trip. Great gas Mileage..picks up speed quickly which is great for getting on the interstate..very roomy for smaller families..great back seats and extra hidey holes are great..but again for very long trips seats are very uncomfortable

Heather P

It doesn't hold up well. It's not going to last a long time.

I like that it has Bluetooth radio and remote features. It has enough room. I dislike the shape. It is not well put together and pieces (bumper, undercarriage) break easily.

Scion xB Models

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

Base

158 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats

Release Series 10.0

158 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats

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2014 Scion xB Owner Reviews

4.38

52 Reviews

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Michael S on May 4, 2021

Scion xb, great car for the money, reliability, function and options.

Great on gas, reliable, very low maintenance. If your looking a car that is great for running around you have found it! Nice radio with Bluetooth and navigation option. Spacious and comfortable for such a small car. Spare tire with jack. Manual and automatic power windows locks, seat four passages and cargo space.

Ivalina R on April 4, 2021

There is a small hiding space for whatever you want to hide in the trunk.

It is a compact vehicle but at the same time extremely spacious on the inside. It does not have automatic headlights meaning when you are done driving it is not going to shut off by itself. No special upgrades but Bluetooth is perfect and reads all the info off of your device. It syncs as soon as you start the car so you don't need to sync it every time.

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Pros from Owners

Keo K.

Lots of headroom. Lots of storage space. Easy to drive. Easy to maintain. Low cost maint. Lots of customizations. Fuel efficient. Cool square body. Lots of room for passengers. Lots of room for car seats. Scions warranty. Price of vehicle.

Michelle H.

Very speedy, responsive, great for mountain driving, turns on a dime, most spacious car, lots of headroom, very efficient, attractive, easy to drive, easy to use, easy to fix, fair on gas, inexpensive,

Leah C.

The positive features of my 201 scion xb are that it has a very roomy interior, is able to seat five passengers comfortably, has a large cargo space for a compact hatchback, and drives well with good acceleration, high safety standards.

Candice S.

The interior is very roomy and has a nice touch screen. The back is big enough for any need I have and the seats fold down flat for even more room if you need it. The gas mileage is pretty decent and I haven't had any major problems that would require me to take it to get it services and I've had it a few years now.

Nancy P.

It is spacious inside. It has decent gas mileage. It does not have many problems with engine. It rides smooth for small tires. It has lots of little places to hold change, keys, etc. It is not a big car on the outside, but good inside.

Cons from Owners

Keo K.

Parts are somewhat cheaply made but you expect that from a cheaper car. Not as much power as I'd like. Stereo crapped out earlier than expected. Only 4 gears. Wish it came with a full size spare. Wish they didn't stop making xb's.

Michelle H.

Rather boxy look, not sleek, loud road noise and vibration, not great on gas, flat roof catches a lot of debris and sun damage, have to step up to get in, bit of a blind spot out back sides, rides bumpy.

Leah C.

The only thing I do not like about my 2014 scion xb is that the front seat headrests which are angled too far forward and force my neck in an uncomfortable forward position. I had to purchase pillows that fill in the gap.

Candice S.

My hybrid Prius that I had before did get better gas mileage. It does not have a sunroof either that would be a nice feature, my old Camry had one. Other than that I don't really have any complaints about my car.

Nancy P.

We seem to lose a lot of hubcaps. It looks like a black hearse. It can get lost in the parking lot because it's a smaller vehicle. The seats up front are a little small. The hook up for the phone didn't work long. CD player gets stuck sometimes.

Ranks #12 Compact SUV by Owners

The 2014 Scion xB has an average owner rating of 4.39 out of 5 which ranks it #12 of 23 other Compact SUVs.

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Ranks #6 Compact SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2014 Scion xB has a combined MPG of 31 which ranks it #6 of 23 other Compact SUVs.

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32 MPG

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2014 Scion xB

27 MPG

Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Not Rated

Rollover

Side

Not Rated

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

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