- The problem
- Certain tradesonic combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
- The risk
- Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Tradesonic will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during july 2006. Owners may contact tradesonic at 626-934-8884.
Vehicle safety record
2003 Scion XB Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2003 Scion XB with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in July 2006 for the exterior lighting. For comparison, the 2002 has 0 and the 2004 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical XB year, for its age
#427 most complained-about 2003 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2003 Scion XB problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2003 Scion XB recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Certain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
- The risk
- Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash
- The fix
- Aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall began on august 1, 2006. Owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2003 Scion XB
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
A cooper lifeliner touring tire with less than eight thousand miles on it (purchased app. Eight months ago) failed on my wife's car. No puncture, no sign of tread damage, but the sidewall of the tire burst open. There was no impact with any object or curb, the car was traveling at around 50 miles per hour. Tire inflation and road condition were optimal. No injuries or damage to vehicle. Tire size: 185/60 r15 dot code: dot ut 90 c53 2806. *Tr
Scion XB: every year compared
All XB yearsQuestions about the 2003 Scion XB
Does the 2003 Scion XB have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2003 Scion XB: exterior lighting (July 2006); exterior lighting (June 2006). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Scion XB?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2003 Scion XB had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 21, 2008 and the latest on August 21, 2008. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2003 Scion XB a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 89 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Scion XB year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Scion XB years have the most complaints?
2008 (339), 2006 (253), 2009 (140). See every Scion XB year compared.
What should I do if my 2003 Scion XB has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data