Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Toyota Scion xd. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 09v338000 (service brakes, hydraulic). However, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
2008 Toyota Scion xD brakes problems
severe Owners of the 2008 Toyota Scion xD have filed 18 NHTSA complaints about the brakes, typically surfacing around 49,669 miles at roughly $450 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of September 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See brakes across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
18
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$450
1crash
1injury
What stands out
Brakes accounts for 27% of all owner complaints filed against this vehicle, across 7 categories tracked.
No new NHTSA brakes complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 11 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 1 most recent
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Common questions
How serious is the brakes problem on the 2008 Toyota Scion xD?
It's a meaningful issue. 18 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $450.
At what mileage does the brakes typically fail?
Across the 16 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most brakes failures cluster between 34,000 and 80,000 miles, with the median around 49,669. A quarter of owners report trouble before 34,000; a quarter make it past 80,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to brakes?
No active recalls currently cover brakes issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2008/Toyota/Scion xD.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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