Brakes
Antilock system (ABS), parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, rotors, pulsation or vibration, squeaking, brake failure or wear.
What Owners Say
"Brake system required extremely expensive parts to repair"
Anonymous, CO (2008 Scion xB None 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"The harness to the rear ABS sensors on both sides corroded and needed to be replaced. The stability control system was offline until the items were replaced"
Christian E., NY (2008 Scion xB None 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"ABS, traction control, stability control failed due to corrosion on wiring harness connection to rear wheels. Dealer cleaned contacts. Solved problem for now"
Anonymous, MO (2008 Scion xB None 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Rear speed sensor failed which inactivates ABS and VSC"
Anonymous, (2008 Scion xB None 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Both rear calipers locked up at 40000 miles"
Richard A., TN (2008 Scion xB None 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Rear caliper on left side was sticking, leaving brake partially applied even when released. Calipers replaced on rear, problem resolved."
Anonymous, OH (2008 Scion xB None 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Rear calipers can seize up, need regular and routine maintenance like bleeding the brake fluid to prevent rust."
Anonymous, CA (2008 Scion xB None 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"I expect to have to do breaks at hundred K"
Anonymous, WI (2008 Scion xB None 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Getting some squeaking. Had dealer check brakes, and they will re-check in about 5000 miles"
Donald G., NC (2008 Scion xB None 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Parking brake no longer working had to be replaced"
Anonymous, CT (2008 Scion xB None 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"I had no problems with the brake system until the car was about 8 years old. Since them I've had to replace brakes or repair them annually. Brakes still make pulsating sounds."
Joseph V., NY (2008 Scion xB None 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"ROTORS REPEATEDLY WARPING AFTER ABOUT 5000 MI REQUIRING NEW BREAK PADS"
Henry B., MI (2008 Scion xB None 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"with only 50000 miles had to replace brakes"
Anonymous, TX (2008 Scion xB None 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Mechanic states the brake design is faulty, causing premature break wear. Have replaced several times already"
Anonymous, MA (2008 Scion xB None 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Have had to replace brakes AND rotors twice in this vehicle in recent years. We have never had this happened with any vehicle before"
Anonymous, WI (2008 Scion xB None 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"The brake pads wear out prematurely and have to be replaced every 20,000 miles. seems they ought to get about 10,000 more miles"
David F., CA (2008 Scion xB None 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"no problems other than mechanic noting need for replacement of rear brake pads and rotors during routine inspection one year ago"
Anonymous, PA (2008 Scion xB None 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"ROTERS REPEATEDLY WARPING AFTER ABOUT 5000 MI"
Henry B., MI (2008 Scion xB None 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Brake noise"
Anonymous, MD (2008 Scion xB None 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
"Sensors on Anti Lock system failed, causing system to shut down. To replace the sensors, the entire rear wheel assemblies must be replaced, at an estimated cost of $700"
Charles Y., KY (2008 Scion xB None 2.4-L 4 Cyl)