This is the fourth incident, and the fourth time I have brought it to the dealer who cannot find or duplicate the issue. I hit the brakes, and instead of slowing or stopping the car, the car accelerates. One time, it damaged a tire, this time it happened while merging on a highway and nearly caused a dangerous collision. This last incident, I was traveling around 30 MPH. The two times before,…
2008 Toyota Scion xD cruise control problems
severe Owners of the 2008 Toyota Scion xD have filed 7 NHTSA complaints about the cruise control at roughly $600 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of September 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See cruise control across all vehicles →
Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$600
| Model year | cruise control complaints |
|---|---|
| 2008 Scion xD (this page) | 7 |
| 2010 Scion xD | 3 |
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When does it fail?
Of the 7 cruise control complaints filed for the 2008 Toyota Scion xD, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
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Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA cruise control complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 10 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
I was driving and all of a sudden the check engine would come on and the vehicle would start shaking and slow down for maybe a couple of seconds then it would drive normal, sometimes either the same day or in a couple of days the check engine light would shut off and vehicle would drive normal again, this happened about 4/5 times, I took it to a mechanic, but when I did the check engine was off…
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Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2008 Toyota Scion xD?
It's a meaningful issue. 7 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $600.
At what mileage does the cruise control typically fail?
Based on the 7 complaints filed, cruise control issues most often appear around 32,579 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $600 for cruise control 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 cruise control?
No active recalls currently cover cruise control 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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