Most common 2010 Scion xD problems
Share of the 12 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Scion xD complaints by model year
Best xD years: 2012, 2010. Years to avoid: 2008, 2009. Compare all years →
2010 Scion xD recalls (4)
Visibility › Power window devices and controls
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.
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.
Seats
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.
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.
Equipment › Other › Labels
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.
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.
Equipment › Other › Labels
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.
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.
What 2010 Scion xD owners say
Speed control & acceleration
I was driving down highway behind a slow truck. Went to pass and accelerated to 50 MPH when engine became abnormally loud and felt as though someone had taken over the car and it wanted to race. Rpms were maxed. I floored brakes and got vehicle to slow to 40mph. Pulled back into my lane, but could not get the car to go any slower. I felt as if I was going to hit the vehicle in front of me. With two big trucks behind me, I feared causing an accident. I pulled off onto the gravel on the side of the road and continued driving. I could not stop so threw it into park at 40 MPH. Engine made a horrendously loud noise as if it was going to blow up. Turned car off and on. Made same awful noise. Turned car off, waited 10 mins, turned back on and it was fine. Took it to the Toyota to be serviced on mon and described accident. …
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 when we were driving in the freeway it happened again. We are really concern about the safety of this car.
2010 Scion xD engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 27 / 33 / 29 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 27 / 33 / 29 |
EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2010 Scion xD a good car?
Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2010 xD rates better than average: 48% fewer complaints than a typical year of the xD at the same age. It is one of the best xD years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2010 Scion xD?
The speed control & acceleration — 3 complaints, 25% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the engine & cooling (2) and air bags (2).
How many recalls does the 2010 Scion xD have?
There are 4 recalls for the 2010 Scion xD, the most recent from October 22, 2015 (power window devices and controls). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Scion xD?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2012 and 2010. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2008 and 2009. See the full Scion xD years comparison.
At what mileage do 2010 Scion xD problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 48,000 miles; 57% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.