2010 Scion XD: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
12 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
47,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2010 model year. Data snapshot: . 7 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Vehicle Speed Control is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 12 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 3 | 25.0% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 8.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
Vehicle Speed Control: 3; Air Bags: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling: 2; Seats: 2; Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner: 1; Exterior Lighting: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline: 1; Power Train: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 5 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 |
2010: 2; 2012: 1; 2013: 2; 2014: 1; 2015: 2; 2016: 1; 2020: 1; 2021: 2
Pattern summary
Vehicle Speed Control leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10342044 · 2010-07-08 (July 8, 2010)
TAIL LIGHTS ON NEW 2010 SCION XD WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM STOPPED WORKING. THE PROBLEM WAS TRACED TO A BLOWN FUSE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10342044 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10371784 · 2010-12-20 (December 20, 2010)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA SCION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRYING TO DECREASE IN SPEED HER VEHICLE ACCELERATED UP TO 47 MPH. SHE WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY PLACING IT INTO NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER AND THEY HAVE NOT INFORMED HER OF THE DIAGNOSIS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 9600. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Owner-reported narrative. 9,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10371784 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10456206 · 2012-04-23 (April 23, 2012)
WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY THE CAR STALLED AND THEN PROCEEDED WITH ABOUT HALF POWER. A VISIT TO THE DEALER HAS DIAGNOSED AN ISSUE WITH THE FIRST CYLINDER. VALVE SPRINGS, ETC. THEY HAVE DENIED WARRANTY COVERAGE..... *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 47,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10456206 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10512032 · 2013-05-14 (May 14, 2013)
WE WERE DRIVING IN A SLOW SPEED WHEN I WANTED TO STOP SLOWLY AND THE CAR DID NOT STOP, AND FELT LIKE IT GOT STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WAY OF THE BRAKES, THEN STOP SUDDENLY AND ACCELERATED. IT WAS FRIGHTENING BECAUSE WE WERE TO A SHORT DISTANCE TO CRASH. I WAS WITH MY HUSBAND AND MY DOG WAS IN THE BACK SEAT WHEN ALL THIS HAPPENED. WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER, THEY MADE AN INSPECTION BUT THEY TOLD US THAT THE CAR WAS FINE AND THAT THE BRAKES WERE WORKING PRETTY WELL, THIS REVISION WAS THE NEXT DAY (APRIL 16TH). ON THE 28TH OF THE SAME MONTH WH…
Owner-reported narrative. 22,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 10512032 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10522366 · 2013-07-01 (July 1, 2013)
2010 TOYOTA SCION XD. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE OIL AND OIL FILTER ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS EMITTING BLUE SMOKE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10522366 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10654821 · 2014-11-13 (November 13, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA SCION XD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT CAUSING THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A TRAFFIC SIGN AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE SPINE AND BACK. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE KNEES, THE BACK AND NECK. THEY BOTH RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10654821 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10725389 · 2015-06-15 (June 15, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA SCION XD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V169000 (SEATS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10725389 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10811790 · 2015-12-22 (December 22, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA SCION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO REVERSE WHEN PROMPTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 125,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10811790 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
4 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
10V035000 · Equipment:Other:Labels
Reported: 2010-02-03 (February 3, 2010)
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.
NHTSA campaign record ↗10V036000 · Equipment:Other:Labels
Reported: 2010-02-03 (February 3, 2010)
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Consequence: A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
NHTSA campaign record ↗14V169000 · Seats
Reported: 2014-04-09 (April 9, 2014)
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Yaris vehicles manufactured August 22, 2005, through May 12, 2010, and 2008-2010 Scion xD vehicles manufactured April 4, 2007, through May 12, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the springs used for the seat rails on the driver's seat and the seat rails of the front passenger seat of three-door models may break.
Consequence: If the spring breaks, the seat may not lock in position. In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat could move increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat rail, and replace it with a new one, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 3, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
NHTSA campaign record ↗15V689000 · Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
Reported: 2015-10-22 (October 22, 2015)
Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, and 2009-2010 Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. During the manufacturing of the Power Window Master Switch (PWMS), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts.
Consequence: If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may cause a short circuit and the switch assembly may overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is C0M.
NHTSA campaign record ↗