Which Scion xD year has the most recalls?

2009 has the most recall campaigns (6).

Which Scion xD years have no complaints or recalls on record?

2010, 2008. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.

How is this comparison made?

We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.

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Scion xD: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year

Of 7 model years of the Scion xD on record, 2009 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (23, most often about electrical system). It also has the most recall campaigns (6).

How to read this

Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crash, fire or injury	Most reported	Combined
2014	0	4	3	ENGINE	29 MPG
2013	0	2	0	STEERING	29 MPG
2012	0	5	3	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	29 MPG
2011	1	3	1	SUSPENSION	29 MPG
2010	0	0	0	—	29 MPG
2009	6	23	4	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	28 MPG
2008	0	0	0	—	28 MPG

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.

All years of the Scion xD

Questions

Which Scion xD year has the most complaints?: Of 7 model years of the Scion xD on record, 2009 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (23, most often about electrical system).
Which Scion xD year has the most recalls?: 2009 has the most recall campaigns (6).
Which Scion xD years have no complaints or recalls on record?: 2010, 2008. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.
How is this comparison made?: We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.