Tire Problems of Toyota Scion Xb

Toyota Scion Xb owners have reported 6 tire related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common tire problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire sidewall (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Tire related problems of Toyota Scion Xb


Recently reported Tire problems of Toyota Scion Xb

The Tire problem

Two patches on passenger side from tire only seem to be showing wear beyond normal use. First patch is 5 3/8" long by 7/8" wide. Silver metal fibers are sticking out of the patch and some white fibers are seen around the edge of the patch.   Read details...

The Tire Sidewall problem

A cooper lifeliner touring tire with less than eight thousand miles on it (purchased app. Eight months ago) failed on my wife's car. No puncture, no sign of tread damage, but the sidewall of the tire burst open.   Read details...

The Tire Valve problem

Experienced a flat tire today due to a tire valve stem cracking at the base of my 2005 Scion Xb.   Read details...

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System problem

I discovered approximately 15 months and 18000 miles after taking delivery of my new, 2009 Toyota/scion xb vehicle, that the "tire placard" information was incorrect (showing 35psi front and 32psi rear). It should have showed 39psi front and 37psi rear.   Read details...




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