2008 Toyota Yaris Problems and Repair Histories
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Toyota Yaris
2008 Toyota Yarises for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2008 Toyota Yaris problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
For 2008 Toyota Yaris problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2008 Toyota Yaris problems and repair histories that follow it.
Toyota Yaris Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2008 | Toyota Yaris | 44 Yarises, 10.4 months of data per Yaris, average 57600 miles24 |
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2008 Toyota Yaris
Engine not specified
| Toyota Yaris in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2013 | 34000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 34000 | 100 | Car wouldn't start because sensor stopped working. Recovery £90 and repair £131 Again car wouldn't start. When recovered mechanic reset the transmission from inside car. Why don't they tell owners about these roadside repairs? |
2008 Toyota Yaris 4dr Sedan
106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Toyota Yaris in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 49000 | 340 | AC/Heat blower motor failure. |
| Mar | 2013 | 53000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Toyota Yaris 4dr Sedan
106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Toyota Yaris in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 70000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 78000 | 400 | Alternator bearing was worn, so the alternator was replaced. Alternator was $330. Labor was $60. |
| Toyota Yaris in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 39000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 41500 | 700 | Replaced alternator because of bearing failure |
| Nov | 2011 | 57000 | 200 | Replaced alternator and belt with rebuilt and new belt. Alternator bearing squealing and belt showing wear. |
| Sep | 2012 | 72000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Yaris in Manitoba, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 16740 | 0 | Cruise control disengages intermittently. It is happening more and more but did not happen when dealer tested car. |
| Aug | 2010 | 17140 | 0 | Problems with cruise control happened all the time. Dealership did not believe me until I took the technician for a ride with me driving. New module was ordered but never received. I was told it is on backorder - 3 months ago. |
| Dec | 2012 | 55800 | 0 | Rear window defrost was not working. |
| Mar | 2013 | 59520 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Yaris in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 81000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 122000 | 100 | belt whine on startup |
| Mar | 2013 | 129000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Yaris in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 43000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 65000 | 108 | Windshield Washer fluid pump failed and had to be repaired. |
| Jun | 2012 | 69000 | 0 | Leaves had blocked the condenser drain, so water was leaking into the passenger compartment |
| Mar | 2013 | 82000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Yaris in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 65000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 67300 | 400 | Alternator had to be replaced |
| Jan | 2011 | 75000 | 100 | Basically even though I do not drive rough I am going to have to have new brake and the whole shebang. Also, my struts are going bad. |
| Jun | 2011 | 81000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Yaris in South Dakota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 3 | Radiator fan fuse blown. Found out in summer when warning light came on. Check during winter months if you drive through lots of snow. | |
| Nov | 2009 | 170 | Air fuel sensor is out first time check engine light has come on. That 170.18 is my price from toyota it list out for 212.83. I am a mechanic at a independent shop so fix it costs nothing. This is the only expensive repair made to date. | |
2008 Toyota Yaris 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Toyota Yaris in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 37200 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 40300 | 0 | water pump leaking around pulley |
| Nov | 2012 | 48340 | 0 | ABS light came on, after checking online found that this is common on the yaris and is due to dirty or corroded wire contacts at the rear wheel sensors. I removed the wire conectors, cleaned them and re-installed them with di-electric greas. |
| Mar | 2013 | 49600 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Toyota Yaris 2dr Hatch
106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Toyota Yaris in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 35000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 77000 | 0 | CD player replaced by Toyota free of charge car was not under warranty |
| Mar | 2013 | 84000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Yaris in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 33000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 40000 | 35 | Replaced passenger side halogen headlight bulb. |
| Apr | 2013 | 46000 | 100 | Replaced passenger front mud flap, missing headlight boot, and a small piece of trim. |
| Toyota Yaris in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 5000 | 0 | Clear coat chipping, looked like water spots. Hundred of them on roof, hood and super half of vehicle. Dealer sanded and polished. Looks as new again. |
| Apr | 2013 | 75000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Yaris in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 16000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 45000 | 50 | Airbag and seatbelt lights on - Seat sensor harness undone |
| Jun | 2011 | 59000 | 0 | Bolt head rusted off on lower suspension control arm. Dealership wanted $750 to fix at first then $1800+ to replace lower engine cradle since it was "bent." Engine cradle not bent, and they admitted the original $750 estimate was all labor... |
| Nov | 2011 | 62000 | 0 | Bolt on passenger front control arm rusted apart, weld nut to install new broke free |
| Apr | 2013 | 68000 | 0 | Control arm bolt, fixed under warranty. Replaced control arm, rail, and bolt. Was given a rental while repairs made |
| Toyota Yaris in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 34000 | 0 | Noticed that car was leaking coolant. Dealer replaced water pump to correct issue |
| Mar | 2013 | 73000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Yaris in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 20000 | 0 | Front Left Axle Seal leaking. Part replaced under warranty. Noticed during oil change when car was on lift. |
| Feb | 2012 | 56000 | 350 | Replaced Front Brake Rotors and Pads |
| Aug | 2012 | 61000 | 70 | AC Drainage was clogged up. Water leaking from under glove compartment. I was charged for one hour of work to take it apart and clean it out. |
| Feb | 2013 | 66500 | 325 | Replaced front rotors and brake pads. |
| Mar | 2013 | 67000 | 120 | Replaced Gasket between Manifold and exhaust |
| Toyota Yaris in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 13640 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 15500 | 0 | car would not start, dealer could not duplicate problem - third time in for same problem |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota Yaris in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 41000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 42000 | 600 | Front wheel bearings bad, resulted in antilock brake system failure. |
| Jun | 2011 | 46000 | 600 | Rear speed sensors and wiring harnesses replaced. Needed $1200 for repairs to the evaporative cannister and associated evaporative system parts. Parts replaced and cost covered by the company with much customer persuasion. Rear wheel bearing noise within 200 miles of speed sensor replacement. With $2000 in repairs with only 48,000 miles on major systems I traded in the car without repair. |
| Toyota Yaris in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 21000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 31000 | 0 | A/C evaporator needed replacing under TSB. It had a musty odor at times when using a/c. instrument pod had rattle at times, had insulation added under TSB for this issue. |
| Apr | 2012 | 70700 | 380 | Found pink spray under hood and pink inside water pump pulley. Water pump was leaking and needed replacment. |
| Mar | 2013 | 82000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Yaris in New Mexico, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 10000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 40000 | 0 | Brake issues on and off since 30,000 miles. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Toyota Yaris 2dr Hatch
106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Toyota Yaris in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 0 | Repaired squeaking noise, replaced suspension components on rear passenger corner. | |
| Jun | 2008 | 0 | Repaired squeaking noise, replaced suspension components on rear passenger corner | |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota Yaris in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 42160 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 42160 | 75 | clean/deglaze rear brake shoes/drums and or rear disc brake rotors and pads, lube caliper slides/contact ponits |
| Jun | 2012 | 46500 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Yaris in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 12000 | 0 | Rear brakes required adjustment. They were also cleaned. I noticed no problems during operation. |
| Feb | 2009 | 14000 | 0 | Rear brakes were not properly adjusted in the factory. They were adjusted during State Inspection. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota Yaris in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 14000 | 0 | Defective front collision sensor. I had to argue with dealer as they made a claim that I had been in an accident and had car repaired. They claim they saw a tape line (I never had body work on this car I purchased new)on bumper. |
| May | 2012 | 23000 | 15 | added 12 oz of R134-a freon |
| Mar | 2013 | 33000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Yaris in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2008 | 7000 | 0 | CD in player stops playing and cannot eject after 10 mins. After cool down, several hours, will work again. Diagnosed during oil change visit. New radio/cd player installed at second visit. |
| Mar | 2013 | 112000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Yaris in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 47120 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 64480 | 0 | i talked to the manager in regards to this braking abs malfunction. the dealer ordered parts to repair the problem at no cost. very satisfied and professional manager. number 7 toyota. |
| Mar | 2012 | 78740 | 800 | complete brake job. |
| Mar | 2013 | 110360 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Yaris in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 30700 | 226 | This has to do with the low mpg I have been getting. Was 38 mpg city driving now 25. Inspected air filter throttle body and monitored engine performace with scan tool. Repl air filter. Fuel induction serv and power flush fuel injectors |
| Mar | 2013 | 34000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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