2008 Scion xD Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

Scion XD 2008 has experienced many problems. I am the second owner and when I purchased the vehicle it was well taken care of and maintained mechanically. I have had it for only a year and I have had to fix the wheel bearings three times, the headlights went out almost immediately, and the brakes have given out once. It slides everywhere during the winter time, which is unfortunate because I live in the Midwest.

I’m the second owner and bought this car when it was 8 years old and had 69000 miles. The first year I owned it, I had to replace an ignition coil, about $800. I got through another 2 1/2 years, then had to replace the entire exhaust system. That was about $1000. The next year everything started to go on this car. Next was the battery and alternator, $500. A week after I replaced these, I had another ignition coil go, and decided to replace all the rest of the ignition coils plus spark plugs. $900. I figured I had replaced so many things that nothing else could possibly break! I was wrong, not two weeks later the ABS and brake light went on. Took it in and it needed a wheel bearing, another $500 if I was going to fix it. I ended up trading this car in for a 2014 Toyota Yaris. They are us is much more reliable than this car, I really can’t recommend this car at all.

I have had issues with the size of the scion xd. It has been a terrible car for car seats. Installing and taking out car seats - there is not enough room with kids to sit safely in their car seats. Even with my back row back as far as it goes and my seat up their little feet still have barely enough room between the car seat and the driver's seat.

I have had this car for almost 10 years and it has had very minimal problems. Keep up on the regular routine with your mechanic because I did have a problem with my coolant leaking and one of my belts coming loose. The inside is not that comfortable. It does not have an armrest in the middle between driver and passenger, which gets uncomfortable after driving for a long period of time.

I really enjoy the scion. It is dependable & gas efficient. The only issue I have with it is the numerous blind spots. In some situations it has been difficult to navigate reversing from parking spots & to view oncoming traffic when changing lanes. Otherwise it is a great car.

Drives well, has run well for the 5 years I've had it. Sometime when I turn on the vehicle it makes a loud squealing noise, sometimes it doesn't make that sound at all. Not a fast car but gets you where you need to go easy peasy. Doesn't take a lot of cash to fill up the tank, definitely a pro

The model is too small. Besides that, it is a reliable vehicle and has good gas mileage. I do not like the fact that it is a hatchback. I would prefer it had a truck instead. The size of the car does come in handy when parking. All in all it is a decent car.

My car is good on gas and great for a single person. It has served me well for years. However it is too small for a family with kids and trying to fit everything needed into it for family trips, etc.