Issue ID | 604993 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10170265 |
Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | SCION XB |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 14/09/06 |
Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | i have a 2004 scion xb . I bought it new in march '04. I recently found out that the xb has a design flaw. The size of the windshield and the stress points cause cracking very easily. It turns out the toyota bb in japan had this problem but it wasn't considered a big problem. The bb is the scion xb here in america . According to scion,they know this is a design flaw and are going to change some of its design in the '08 model. They are not very concerned about how we owners feel on this subject. There are many forums out there with many scion owners complaining about these windshields. Many have had to replace them 3-4 times. I think toyota has dropped the ball and i feel really angry. I bought this car because of the reputation and my experience with toyota products. Now i feel left out. They need to recall these cars. They are unsafe. *jb |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PEACHTREE CITY, GA |
VIN pattern | JTLKT334340XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
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Date of purchase | 18/03/04 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | U |
Transmission type | MAN |
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Was defective tire repaired? | |
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Dealer's name | LEGACY TOYOTA OF UNION CITY |
Dealer's telephone number | 7709648888 |
Dealer's city | UNION CITY |
Dealer's state code | GA |
Dealer's ZIP code | 30291 |