NHTSA — Air Bags Problems

2008 Scion xB (Page 7 of 7)

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
15 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
12 / 0
Average Mileage:
17,287 miles

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2008 Scion xB seat belts / air bags problems

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2008 Scion xB Owner Comments (Page 7 of 7)

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problem #11

Nov 202015

xB

  • 64,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I was in a crash in warrensville heights, Ohio on 11/20/2015. I was traveling at about 50mph southbound on I271 when I struck a car that had turned suddenly into my lane. My airbags did not deploy (all of the airbags in the car I struck were deployed).

- Solon, OH, USA

problem #10

Aug 062015

xB

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Scion Xb. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact crashed into a vehicle from the rear. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact was the only person in the vehicle and sustained injuries to the back, right hand, neck, and back of head. The contact did not seek medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Manteca, CA, USA

problem #9

Feb 042015

xB 4-cyl

  • 83,515 miles
Salt and snow causes error codes C0210, rear speed sensor rh circuit to malfunction and shuts down the ABS, traction control, and air bag deployment. All safety devices are off when salt is used on roadways. Salt and snow causes error codes C0215, rear speed sensor LH circuit to malfunction and shuts down the ABS, traction control, and air bag deployment. All safety devices are off when salt is used on roadways. This is a know problem with 2008-2009 Scion Xb, Toyota tsb S-sb-0040-09, July 6,2009 * connectors for these sensors are exposed to the environment, causing non deployment of safety devices leading up to, and during a crash**

- Washington, NJ, USA

problem #8

Aug 082014

xB 4-cyl

  • 85,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I went over a high speed bump now my airbag light is on. It works intermittently but mainly stays on. Now I went to dealership and they say it will cost $1100 to fix.the passenger air bag is not working but the driver is. I've also noticed other people with airbag problems with passenger side. Maybe its time for a recall!!!

- San Pedro, CA, USA

problem #7

Sep 262013

xB

  • miles
I was in an accident involving front end damage only (I.e. I left the roadway and struck a tree in the area of the grill of my vehicle, while attempting to avoid a deer). The airbags failed to deploy. I was a properly restrained driver of this vehicle with no occupants, as I was on my way to my place of employment. The vehicle was deemed a total loss by the insurance company. I was transported to the hospital by pov by an off duty psp trooper. I lost time at work, and experienced a low back injury, as well as had to replace my vehicle.

- Oil City, PA, USA

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problem #6

Nov 152013

xB 4-cyl

  • 119,000 miles
I own a 2008 Xb and air bags never deployed when hit in passenger front side of car by a deer and back shoulder restraint didn't lock on impact allowed person to hit back of driver seat. After crash motor stayed running but hazard lights wouldn't work and just glad no one was killed. I just want someone to be aware that this could have been a bad outcome and to check out the safety of a vehicle to save lives.I did enjoy my Xb lots room and great handling in snow.

- Hague, NY, USA

problem #5

Aug 232013

xB

  • 130,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2008 Scion Xb. The contact stated while traveling approximately 15 mph, another vehicle crashed into the contacts front passenger side of the vehicle. Upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not repaired nor was the failure diagnosed. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

- Tobyhannah, PA, USA

problem #4

Aug 082010

xB

  • 15,300 miles
Driving on U.S 23 in Michigan, trying to slow down from 55 mph to 35 due to approaching au gres, mich. Could not slow down, started weaving in and out of traffic to avoid cars then turned off engine, took car out of gear, car kept going. The only way the car could be stopped was to hit a tree. The car was totaled. The air bag did not deploy.

- Rochester Hills, MI, USA

problem #3

May 012009

xB

  • 20,000 miles
Air bag sensors bad tie rods keep coming loose.

- Long Beach, NY, USA

problem #2

May 142009

xB

  • 21,365 miles
I was involved in an auto accident when someone pulled out in front of me and I hit the front end of the car that pulled out. Aprox 35-40 mph. The airbag never deployed and I hit the roof and bent the steering wheel with the impact of my body. Police arrived and I was transported to the hospital via ambulance. My 2008 Scion Xb received substantial damage in the amount of $12,000. No airbags deployed in the accident and this concerns me.

- Hunt Valley, MD, USA

problem #1

Mar 262009

xB

  • 16,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Scion Xb. While driving 10 mph, the vehicle hydroplaned and slid under a tractor trailer. The wheels of the tractor trailer struck the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There was one injury and a police report was filed. The dealer stated that the vehicle had to be involved in a frontal crash in order for the air bags to deploy. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact left a message with the manufacturer and is awaiting their response. The current and failure mileages were approximately 16,000.

- Douglasville, GA, USA

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