2004 Scion xB Review
Price Estimate: $700 - $1,096





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Massive interior for its size, unusual mini-truck styling, long list of standard equipment, comes with stability control, handles well for a budget-priced vehicle.
Cons
- The cool stuff costs extra, modest passing power with automatic transmission, can't get xA's side airbags, no cruise control.
What’s new
In an effort to get buyers under 30 into its dealerships, Toyota launches an all-new division called Scion. The brand will eventually grow to three models, but for now two are offered, one of these a boxy, attention-getting vehicle called the xB. Scion will use a no-haggle sales strategy and give buyers ample opportunity to customize their xBs, drawing upon a list of over three dozen dealer-installed options.
Edmunds says
The 2004 Scion xB looks like nothing else on the market and it can haul serious amounts of people and cargo. A must-drive if you're light on cash but don't travel light.
For sale near Wills Point, TX
6 listings
- $4,950
- 229,760 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
- 5 Seats, 27 City / 32 Hwy MPG
- Rucker's Auto Sales (579 mi away)
- Rear Bench Seats
- Stability Control
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
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Located in Nashville, TN
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
29 Combined MPG (27 City/32 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JTLKT334640169627
Stock: 14356RG
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-30-2025 - $3,995
- 224,212 miles
- No accidents, 5 owners, personal use only
- 5 Seats, 26 City / 31 Hwy MPG
- Motley's Auto World (980 mi away)
- Rear Bench Seats
- Stability Control
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
Close
Located in Danville, VA
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
28 Combined MPG (26 City/31 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JTLKT324740163482
Stock: 163482
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-20-2025
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2004 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $2.74 per gallon for regular unleaded in Texas.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Texas
$117/mo for xB Base
xB Base
vs
$141/mo
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Scion xB Reviews
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Pierre's xB
4.63 out of 5 starsPierre, 11/29/2006
2004 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
This car is fun to drive and turns heads in town. Although it is marketed to the young crowd it is a great car for people over 50 because it is very easy to get in and out. The legs room in the back is outstanding even for tall people. My father-in-law is 8' tall and he still has room before in knees. When the back seats are down the cargo volume is huge for a car this size.
I still love it!
4.88 out of 5 starsGoldenOtter, 01/06/2009
2004 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
I loved this car the first time I sat in it. The placement of the instruments, the amazing interior room, the outstanding visibility is great. I am 6'7" and have 6" head clearance as the driver and my 6'9" son can sit behind me without having his knees in my back or his head on the ceiling. I've been in quite a few different SUVs, and NONE have had as much room for 5 adults as the xB. My … only gripe is the steering wheel does impinge on the leg room a bit, but that happens with virtually every car I've driven except large luxury cars. It handles well, and has a great feel for the road, though can be a bit of a rough ride if you are used to luxury rides. The storage space is minimal.
Crash Worthy
5 out of 5 starsmustangsv, 05/08/2008
2004 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
Just totaled my XB (04/19/08) with a head-on crash with a Dodge Dakota P-up (airbags deployed). The drivers area was in perfect shape. The front end was crushed to the base of the windshield. Crumple zones worked as advertised. I walked away as did my 4 year old son who was strapped in his child seat in the back passenger side. I'm back in the market to buy another one(2004-2006). 2008 … XB's look like they were designed by the Michelin Man...Yuck!
211,083 miles and STILL RELIABLE !!!
5 out of 5 starsGeorge, 05/10/2010
2004 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
This is an update on my previous review titled. 140K Upright Go-Kart Written by George on 06/14/2008. This lil'car with lots of interior room is still super reliable. I have replaced normal wear items like tires, power steering/water pump belt and front brake pads. I change the oil and oil filter every 5k, air filter every 6mo. and transmission gear oil every year. I suck out the power … steering and brake fluid with a turkey baster and refill every year. The xB is pretty good in the snow with all season tires, however, it's super stable and near impossible to get stuck with snow tires.
2004 xB Highlights
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $13,680 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 29 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $117/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 17.9 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the xB include:
- Stability Control
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