2009 Scion xD
Common problems & what to know before you buy
Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2009 Scion xD.
Recalls on the 2009 Scion xD
Visibility: power window devices and controls
During the manufacturing of the Power Window Master Switch (PWMS), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding…
Seats
In the affected vehicles, the springs used for the seat rails on the driver's seat and the seat rails of the front passenger seat of…
Visibility: power window devices and controls
The power window master switch assemblies in some of these vehicles were built using a less precise process for lubricating the internal…
3 more in the guide, with whether each one was done on the car you're looking at.
Source: NHTSA
What 23 owners reported
Source: NHTSA
2009 Scion xD at a glance
- Engine
- 1.8L 4-Cylinder
- Transmission
- Manual 5-spd, Automatic 4-spd
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Body style
- Hatchback
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Frequently asked questions
What are the common problems with the 2009 Scion xD?
Owners have filed 23 complaints about the 2009 Scion xD with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. There are 6 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.
Is the 2009 Scion xD reliable?
Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 6 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.
Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2009 Scion xD?
Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2009 Scion xD listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.
Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.