Well, it's possible to have this experience with any car, just not likely these days.

We'll have updated results for the xB next month. The more participants we have, the better the information we can provide to everyone.

Auto reliability research

 

Those results soon. Great participation by xB owners, but more remain needed, especially for the 2004 and 2005.

Car reliability research

 

We have updated results for the xB to include owner experiences through March 2009. In terms of successful repair trips per 100 cars per year:

2006: 7, better than average

2005: 12, better than average, small sample size

A big thank you to everyone who has been helping. We'll have further updates in August and November. With more participants, we could provide more precise information and cover all model years.

Scion xB reliability comparisons

 

209 xB owners now signed up. A great start, but more remain needed to cover all model years. Especially need more 2004s.

Car reliability research

 

Updated results soon. As always, additional participants would be helpful.

 

We have updated results for the xB to include owner experiences through June 2009. In terms of successful repair trips per 100 cars per year:

2006: 24

2005: 28, but small sample size

Both are better than average.

Everyone who has been helping, thanks, I certainly appreciate it. We'll have further updates in November and February. With more participants, we could provide more precise information and cover all model years.

Scion xB reliability comparisons

 

Updated results soon.

We're going to start providing new stats for the odds of requiring no repairs and the odds of getting a lemon. These require larger sample sizes, so additional participants would be helpful.

For the details, and to sign up if you haven't already:

Car reliability research

 

120,000 miles and 0 issues.

Mark44

 

We have updated results for the xB to include owner experiences through September 30, 2009. In terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:

2006: 22

2005: 28, but small sample size

We'll have further updates in February and May. With more participants, we could provide more precise information and cover all model years.

Scion xB reliability comparisons

 

We continue to need more participants for the 2004, and additional participants would also be very helpful for the other years. Updated results later this month.

Car reliability research

 

We have updated results for the xB to include owner experiences through December 31, 2009. In terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:

2006-2006.5: 30

2005: 38

Both are better than average.

A big thank you, once again, to everyone who has been helping. We'll have further updates in May and August. With more participants, we could provide more precise information and cover all model years.

Scion xB reliability comparisons

 

2005 xB

66,000 miles 0 issues. She still runs as smooth as the day I bought her.

 

Just enhanced the related repair history survey so that it can (optionally) be used as a personal car maintenance record.

As always, more participants would be helpful. Updated Car Reliability Survey results in May, with a preview for participants in mid-April.

Car reliability research

 

2006 5-speed with 34,000 miles, never been to a shop or dealer except for a radio exchange that was called for by a TSB. Did the 30K service myself, and had to tighten the hatch handle that became loose. This the most trouble-free car I have had in 50 years.

 

We have updated results for the xB to include owner experiences through March 31, 2010. In terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:

2006-2006.5: 38

2005: 36, small sample size

Both are better than average.

Thank you, once again, to everyone who has been helping. We'll have further updates in August and November. With more participants, we could provide more precise information and cover all model years.

Scion xB reliability comparisons

 

We have updated results for the xB to include owner experiences through June 30, 2010.

Other sources of car reliability information won't cover the more recent months until the summer or even fall of next year.

Repair frequencies, in terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:

2006-2006.5: 28

2005: 35, small sample size

Both are better than average.

Thank you, once again, to everyone who has been helping. We'll have further updates in November and February. With more participants, we could provide more precise information and cover all model years.

To see how competitors compare, and to sign up to help:

Scion xB reliability comparisons

 

2005

84k miles

Very few issues.

Windshield hit by a BB from some spoiled brat's bb gun was the only expensive repair.

Also my A/C fan is out, but I'm a broke college student so I haven't fixed it.

Other than those two ( and one not being the car's fault), the xB has been a very reliable little beast. The little motor still runs like a champ. Auto Transmission still shifts smooth.

 

It's made by Toyota, Will last forever.......Nuff Said!!

 

Updated reliability stats next month.

As always, the more owners participate, the better the information we can provide to everyone.

Car reliability research

 

We have updated results for the xB to include owner experiences through September 30, 2010. Other sources of car reliability information won't cover the months since April until the summer or even fall.

Repair frequencies, in terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:

2006-2006.5: 36

2005: 41, small sample size

Both are better than average.

Thank you, once again, to everyone who has been helping. We'll have further updates in February and May. With more participants, we could provide more precise information and cover all model years.

To see how competitors compare, and to sign up to help:

Scion xB reliability ratings and comparisons