Scion XB Visibility problems by year

Takata recall: the windshield ofter gets hit with rocks/pebbles and cracks the windshield due to the flatness and angle of the windows. Window is constantly cracked.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 scion xb. The contact stated that there was a large crack on the driver side of the vehicle. The contact was concerned that the windshield would fracture entirely causing injuries or a crash while driving. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota scion xb. While making a right turn at approximately 15 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the vehicle stalled without warning. In addition, the contact mentioned that the windshield wipers operated independently. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 153,063.

The front windshield cracked sitting in the driveway while the vehicle was not being used. Nothing hit it or happened to the car. It was just sitting in my driveway facing the sun. I had just been in the vehicle 15 minutes earlier getting something out of it and the windshield was fine. The next time I looked at it a crack developed at the top of the windshield behind the rear view mirror that branched out into two horizontal lines. Looking online this seems to be a very common problem with this year scion. *Tr

The 1st thing I noticed after starting my car after work was the heater was blowing cold air, even after 4 miles on the road (2 lane road - 40 mpg). About 4 miles further on (freeway - 60+ mph), I noticed a thin grey cloud behind me, but the evening mists were evident, so I wasn't sure at first if it was coming from my car. I checked the temperature gauge which showed flat cold - unusual! I checked my rearview mirror again, maybe 200 yds later, and there was a paler grey cloud following me. I checked the instrument...

Out of no where; no trees, no trucks in front of me or any other vehicles, on a clear day, my windshield made a loud pop noise and it cracked from the top passenger side edge to the center of the windshield. It slowly creeped across to the mid-line of visibility on the driver side over the next 24 hrs. -- I was surprised to learn this is a common issue with this year and model! *Js

Master window switch caught on fire, and unit and plastic was melted. Had to replace, only to find out this part was recalled for the same model number and year as mine, but my vin did not match up. You may need to investigate further. Same issues the recall described, and may be more like me out there. Nhtsa campaign id number: 12v491000 nhtsa action number: pe12002 component: visibility:power window devices and controls. *Tr

Toyota settled a class action lawsuit for 2006 scion xb windshields, but won't address other years. The windshields are defective and break. Here are my 2008 scion xb windshield problems for the record. In 09/2010 with 20,000 miles, my 1st windshield cracked and had to be replaced. In 05/2013 with 32,715 miles, my 2nd windshield cracked and had to be replaced. This makes my 3rd windshield. Both times a long odd "l" shaped crack, covered a large portion of the windshield. This made visibility and driving impossible and unsafe. *Tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota scion xb. The contact stated that while reversing, flames were seen from the driver's side window switch. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

When the car had about 37,000 miles I started hearing a rattle coming from the back of the car. The car now has 50,000 + miles and I hear the rattle all the time. I searched every online forum regarding rattles coming from the bumper with no findings. In conversation with a toyota service rep, he told be it could be the roof brace at the b pillar. I further investigated the problem on line and saw several reports where the 2008 through 2009 does have a problem with the left side roof brace at the b pillar not...

2008 Toyota scion xb. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle window malfunction. *Smd the consumer stated he took the vehicle to the dealer, to have the recall issue addressed. The technician stated there was nothing wrong with the master window switch, but the window motor in the passenger side door was worn and needed to be replaced, at a cost of $ 502.03. The consumer stated the switch malfunctioned months before the recall. The master switch in the driver's door panel for the passenger window would stick in either the full up or full down position and he could hear the electric window motor continue to run when the switch was released. *Jb

Had vehicle for a year when my windshield cracked for the first time. A year later another crack appeared. I did research and it seems like this model in particular had windshield problems and continuously cracked easily. I believe this is a huge safety issue as it affects visibility tremendously and continues to be an ongoing occurrence. As most warranty have expired by now, a recall on these windshield should be in processed. *Tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota scion xb. The contact stated he noticed there was a fracture on the driver side windshield. There was no evidence of impact on the glass. The dealer was notified and offered no assistance. The manufacturer was notified and instructed him to make a complaint with nhtsa. The failure and current mileages were 22,000. Updated 7/13/12*lj updated 07/17/12

Problem #1: front windshield cracked. I replaced the windshield and it cracked again on the replacement. A small pebble hit the windshield while driving on the freeway that caused it to crack. Problem #2: rear hatch handle broke when it was used. I opened the rear hatch handle and the plastic piece broke off in the process almost injuring my hand. I contacted scion about the situation they that they were aware of. They required me to receive an assessment from the dealer. I drove to my nearest dealer and they...

Front windshield developed an 'l' shaped crack from the top center of the windshield behind the rearview mirror extending to the passenger side. At first I thought something hit it on my way home and for some reason I didn't notice... When I inspected it, there was no sign of anything hitting it, no ding no anything, it seemed to just appear overnight. I took it to the dealer only to be told that I had gone over the 36000 mile bumper to bumper warranty by a couple hundred miles. I love my car, but the more I read...