2012 Scion xD problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: What gas mileage does the 2012 Scion xD get?

The 2012 Scion xD has a U.S. EPA estimate of 29 mpg combined (27 city / 33 highway).

Q: How much is a 2012 Scion xD worth?

Comparable 2012 Scion xD listings run roughly $8,900–$11,500, typically around $10,159 (from 51 vehicles).

2012 Scion xD at a glance

Owner complaints5

Combined29 mpg

Typical price$10,159

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2012 Scion xD common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Electrical System

Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Air Bags

Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Fuel/propulsion System

Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.

Fuel System

Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.

Gasoline

Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2012 Scion xD MPG & running costs

Combined29 mpg

City27 mpg

Highway33 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$2,300

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

What's a 2012 Scion xD worth?

Low

$8,900

Typical price

$10,159

High

$11,500

From 51 comparable 2012 Scion xD listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2012 Scion xD costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$11,500

Depreciation (5 yrs)$4,900

Total$16,400

Per mile$0.22

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($10,159) with the same model 4 model-years older ($6,220), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.