2008 Scion xB for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 8 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 8
For sale
We do not have a 2008 Scion xB for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2008 Scion xB specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.4L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 10.7 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.4 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 230 g/km | 230 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $15.19 | $15.19 |
2008 Scion xB: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 2.4 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 22 | 22 |
| MPG highway (US) | 28 | 28 |
| MPG combined (US) | 24 | 24 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 29 | 29 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 623 L (22 cu ft) | 623 L (22 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,800 | US$2,800 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,038 | $3,038 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2008 Scion xB
- NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 339 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (133), visibility (45) and service brakes (40). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V741000 | 2019-10-17 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010... |
| 17V006000 | 2017-01-09 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota 4Runner, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, Yaris, Scion xB, Lexus ES350, GX460, IS-F, IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, and Lexus LFA vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii,... |
| 16V340000 | 2016-05-23 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris, Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, Lexus IS250C, Lexus IS350C and Lexus GX460, 2011 Sienna, 2007-2011 Lexus... |
| 12V491000 | 2012-10-10 | visibility:power window devices and controls | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris, Scion xB, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The power window master switch assemblies in some of these vehicles were built using a less precise process for... |
| 10V035000 | 2010-02-03 | equipment:other:labels | GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION... |
| 10V036000 | 2010-02-03 | equipment:other:labels | SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS. |
| 09V223000 | 2009-06-15 | equipment:other:labels | TOYOTA IS RECALLING 27,080 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER CARS BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 TO MAY 4, 2009. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." |
| 08V451000 | 2008-09-05 | structure:body:hood:hinge and attachments | SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING 67 MY 2008-2009 SCION XB VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE SPORTS GRILL OPTION AND ALSO SEVERAL RADIATOR GRILLS SOLD AS PARTS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 113, "HOOD LATCH SYSTEM." IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT SHOULD THE... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2008 Scion xB for buyers
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2008 Scion xB for sale by us right now. This page puts the 2008 Scion xB in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.
What to check on the xB
Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Owners filed 339 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags, visibility and service brakes; have those parts checked.
Engine and fuel
Power comes from the 2.4L 4-cylinder, driving through a 4-speed automatic. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
A combined rating of 9.8 L/100 km works out to about 29 litres per 300 km. For 1,000 km, budget about $151.90 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,800 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
The xB in everyday use
As a wagon, it has the length of a car with a bigger load space at the back. In plain terms, its 623 litres of luggage space hold bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
Best uses
It suits people who want car handling with extra load space. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.
A longer test drive
Rent the xB first, and buy only if it fits your life. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience.
Money matters
The EPA estimates US$2,800 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $15.19 in fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Year and trim
Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.
Ask us
Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2008 Scion xB from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2008 Scion xB for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2008 Scion xB
Does CarmaCars sell the 2008 Scion xB?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2008 Scion xB before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2008 Scion xB have recalls?
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2008 Scion xB cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,800 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3038.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.