Toyota Yaris vs. Mazda Mazda3 Reliability Comparisons
You won't find Toyota Yaris or Mazda Mazda3 reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots, to make it clear how much the Toyota Yaris and the Mazda Mazda3 truly differ in reliability. These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Toyota Yaris and Mazda Mazda3 reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Toyota Yaris and the Mazda Mazda3 were a year ago, when the cars were a year younger and had 12,000 fewer miles on them. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Toyota Yaris and the Mazda Mazda3 have been recently.
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Toyota Yaris Reliability through December 31, 2012
An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.
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.
What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Toyota Yaris
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| Reliability and Durability of the Toyota Yaris: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I am a stickler on maintenance and was very disappointed on the driver side drive shaft seal leaking twice! I was not given any reason why this would happened but so far since the last repair it seems all is fine. I change my own oil and was able to notice the problem way before it was serious as I notice an oozing of manual transmission oil around this drive shaft. I have not been able to find this is a common problem though. |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Its a Toyota, simple as that. They are built to last. |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I have not had a single problem with the car in the first seven months of ownership. Put gas in, change the oil and it just goes. |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Have owned this car for almost three years. NO need to go to the shop at all (oil changes and other routine maintenance has been done at home). |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It has a good reputation. I have known many Toyotas to have well over 250,000 miles on them without so much as minor maintenance and a few small repairs. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I have had 3 Toyotas now and all have been trouble free for over 150,000km. |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Other than a few minor warranty problems the car is solid. |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Know others who own Toyotas and all are very happy. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
No experiences with mechanical defects, just repairs from normal wear and tear, and even those are rare. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Toyota has a great reputation for reliability. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I have owned Toyota cars and trucks in the past and have found their engines to be indestructible. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
No problems whatsoever, although its only been 14 months and 10,000 miles so far. Seems solid and well made, for a car in this class. |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
This car uses the tried and true 1NZ-FE engine and 2nd generation of the C50 transmission, both of which can take a licking and keep on ticking. It enjoys the typical and legendary Toyota legacy of reliability. |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Many years history of solid red dots on Consumer Reports Reliability Survey. |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
saves money |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Built solid |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
No matinence really. Oil change is about all it needs for 100,000 miles |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Have had ZERO problems in 31,000 miles. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
takes what I dish out....with aplomb. |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Consumer Reports says that the Yaris is 81% more reliable than average. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
No problems yet |
| Reliability and Durability of the Toyota Yaris: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
As stated only problem was the driver side drive shaft seal leaking twice. |
What Our Members Are Saying about Mazda Mazda3 Reliability and Durability
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