MYRModel Year Report

2012 Scion XD

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2012 Scion XD
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:14:06.714Z

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Scion XD Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2012 highlighted. 2006: 1 complaints 2006 2008: 67 complaints 2008 2009: 23 complaints 2009 2010: 12 complaints 2010 2011: 3 complaints 2011 2012: 5 complaints 2012 2013: 2 complaints 2013 2014: 4 complaints 2014
2012: 5 complaints
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YearComplaints
20061
200867
200923
201012
20113
20125
20132
20144

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 5 total reports mention: electrical system.

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MY BATTERY WENT DEAD WHILE I WAS AT WORK AS I HAD LEFT THE LIGHTS ON. WHEN IT WAS TIME TO GO HOME, I WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK MY DOORS WITH THE KEY FOB. THERE WAS ONE PLACE TO UNLOCK THE DOOR MANUALLY AND IT WAS THE DRIVER DOOR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200309

PURCHASED THIS CAR BRAND NEW. WAS ASSURED OF TOYOTAS 200 POINT SAFETY INSPECTION. SHORTLY AFTER DRIVING THIS CAR HOME I NOTICED THAT I NEVER RECEIVED A SPARE KEY AND THE HORN DIDN'T WORK (THE FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE IN DRIVING SAFETY).

NHTSA ODI report, 20120113

AIR BAGS

2 of 5 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROX 30 MPH, THE SUV IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED SUDDENLY. I HIT THE BRAKES AND FELT THE ABS KICK IN. UNFORTUNATELY I COULD NOT STOP IN TIME AND REAR ENDED A MIDSIZE SUV.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140109

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 of 5 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.

FIRE INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 SCION XD. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION AND NOTICED SMOKE AND FLAMES FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND CALLED THE POLICE AND INSURANCE COMPANY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150603

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 5 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

CRASH FIRE
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WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROX 30 MPH, THE SUV IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED SUDDENLY. I HIT THE BRAKES AND FELT THE ABS KICK IN. UNFORTUNATELY I COULD NOT STOP IN TIME AND REAR ENDED A MIDSIZE SUV.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140109

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2012 Scion XD — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2012 Scion XD reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Scion XD?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2012 Scion XD have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.