-Mileage Thread- -Log your mileage, year, model, color, any problems here...

[Kal-El]

Odometer mileage (not gas mileage)

Didn't see a mileage thread in my search so lets start here!

I'll start:

2007 Yaris S sedan
Flint Mica
43,000 miles

Not a single problem yet!

:smile:

[Phaeton]

2007
Blazing Blue Liftback
35,400 miles

[Ryu]

2006 Yaris LB
Copper Orange Mica
53000 KM

No problem yet, just regular basic maintenance.

[TinyGiant]

2008 Yaris LB
Blazing Blue
3274 mi

no issues :) Love it

[SilverBack]

Think you meant to add color and comment to the list too

'07 LB
Meteorite Metallic
8,211 miles

Still having funny smell coming from air vents, but otherwise everything is still perfect

[edmcc]

2008 LB
Meteorite Metallic
1,700 miles

[buchieboy]

2007 Yaris Hatch - Black
22450 km :)

[Malaya1221]

2007 red lb 35,800 miles

[BluYrs]

2006 Blazing Blue 3D HB
40 000 km ~ 25 000 mi

[jambo101]

2008 Sedan
Pacific blue
25000kms
No problems,except for coffee spills over dash:biggrin:

[Forrest]

2008 LB
black
6200 miles

[eTiMaGo]

2006 5-door LB, build date June 2006
red
almost 19,000KM since 29th September 2006
Only problem is a stuck passenger side power window, which was dealer installed.

[voodoo22]

2007 Sedan
42000 km

Options: AT, A/C, Power Windows, Locks, Mirrors, Auto Dimming rear view mirror, ABS, Keyless entry

no problems, just annoyances like cheap paint chipping and materials on the interior showing scuff marks too easily.

[Cutie Pie #2]

2008 Yaris
Liftback base model, Blazing Blue
17,129
One year old on Dec 27

No problems!!

2007 Yaris Sedan
Base model, White
14,901
One month since we had it.

Radio had to get replaced didn't work.

[b_hickman11]

2007 Sedan
Polar White
30,000
No Problems

2008 Sedan (August 15, 08)
Flint Mica
7500
No Problems Except Complete New Paint Job :(

[jambo101]

2007 Sedan
Polar White
30,000
No Problems

2008 Sedan (August 15, 08)
Flint Mica
7500
No Problems Except Complete New Paint Job :(

I'd think an 08 car needing a whole new paint job at 7500 might qualify as a major problem.:confused:

[Kal-El]

Fixed the title to include other info. :smile:

Let's include:

Year
Model
Color
Mileage
Problems

[Kal-El]

2007 Sedan
Polar White
30,000
No Problems

2008 Sedan (August 15, 08)
Flint Mica
7500
No Problems Except Complete New Paint Job :(

Um, why did you need a complete new paint job on a brand new car?

Did you just feel the paint was too thin?

[custom Lftback]

2008 LB
Absolutely Red
1,600 mi
no problems at all!

[b_hickman11]

I'd think an 08 car needing a whole new paint job at 7500 might qualify as a major problem.:confused:

It was damage from Hurricane Ike. Insurance fixed it and FEMA paid my deductable.

[b_hickman11]

Um, why did you need a complete new paint job on a brand new car?

Did you just feel the paint was too thin?

All of the shingles on my apartment complex blew off during Ike and it acted like sand paper on my paint when the shingles hit it.

[andries]

2008 1.8 TS
Luna Silver (1F8)(in USA that's Meteorite Metallic)
13500 KM (8430 miles)

[Bob_VT]

Year 2008 (Purchased April 08)
Model Liftback w/auto & conv
Color Bayou Blue
Mileage 21,750 miles (yup, I do alot of driving)
Problems none

[Kal-El]

It was damage from Hurricane Ike. Insurance fixed it and FEMA paid my deductable.

All of the shingles on my apartment complex blew off during Ike and it acted like sand paper on my paint when the shingles hit it.

Ahh, I do remember you posting about this a while back. Your first post just sounded like you just painted it because you didn't like the paint.


:smile:

[rg570lvr]

2008 3door Lb, Meteorite Metallic, 9,130 miles.... it came with factory installed cruise control which I don't use because it pulses the gas instead of locking at one speed. The dealership won't fix it because they claim they can't "duplicate the problem" and everything is fine. Anybody else that rides in my car notices without me saying anything, but the dealership says it's ok. Brought it in many times and can't get anything done. Besides that I love my car.

[mikenacarato]

2009 3door LB
carmine red met.
600 miles
i cant stop driving it! ;)

[TinyGiant]

2008 3door Lb, Meteorite Metallic, 9,130 miles.... it came with factory installed cruise control which I don't use because it pulses the gas instead of locking at one speed. The dealership won't fix it because they claim they can't "duplicate the problem" and everything is fine. Anybody else that rides in my car notices without me saying anything, but the dealership says it's ok. Brought it in many times and can't get anything done. Besides that I love my car.

when i drive about 60 ( i dont have cruise control) it seems like its pulsing .. strange

[SIPNGAS]

2007
Liftback
Polar White
just rolled 14,000 miles coming home from Thanksgiving dinner.
No problems at all. LOVE the car...

[Mordarvia]

Meteorite Metallic
3 Door Hatch
Automatic
2009

3999km So Far

No Issue's Yet Except A Loose Piece Under The Passenger Door Kick Plate. The folks at the dealership just ordered me a new one it gets installed Wednesday they say it may have happened during shipping.

Also somthing loose in the rear driverside wheel well. looks to be plastic the dealership said it was just a cover for somthing and a clip may have come off.

For driving this car in Northern Ontario Canada. She's been stuck twice and towed out twice. although we have had horrible weather Tons of snow freezing rain and she's back road driven alot. She plows through anything

[Kal-El]

So far, no one's got more than my 43,000 miles?? I know there's plenty of people on YarisWorld that do though. Where are you guys? :smile:

[||)) (o) ||\||]

First Owner
2007 Sedan Sport
Nautical Blue
20,548 Miles in two years one month.

Only problem I've had in over two years is when I drove over a screw of some type and got a slow leak in my tire!

[sroberts]

Year - 2007 (purchased Aug '06)
Model - Sedan/Auto
Color - Silver Streak
Mileage - 27,500
Problems - No problems so far. I am a little disappointed that the stock tire were pretty much worn out at 20k...

[mrpeasle]

2007
Second Owner
Hatchback
28000 miles

Squeeky shifter, going into first and second gear, the dealer sprayed lube on the pivot under the hood, where you would put your short shifter. Every once in a while when a passenger closes that door my door mirror comes in. Thats it.

[b_hickman11]

Year - 2007 (purchased Aug '06)
Model - Sedan/Auto
Color - Silver Streak
Mileage - 27,500
Problems - No problems so far. I am a little disappointed that the stock tire were pretty much worn out at 20k...

I had that same problem on my 07

[BaknBlak]

Year-2007
Model-Liftback/Auto
Color-Black Sand Pearl
Mileage-22***
Problems-None

[The Shape]

2007 Sedan A/T
22K miles
No problems except the tires are showing alot of wear for 20K but from other post that seems common.

Other than that the car is great. It hauls a 4yo and an 8yo boy in the back so it must be tough :biggrin:!

[Kal-El]

The Yaris is clearly a trouble free car. :smile:

The tire issues of course can't be blamed on Toyota and is not a Yaris problem and we can't really expect the Yaris to come with expensive long lasting Michelins.

[Stargate YARlantIS]

2007 LB
Absolutely Red
18,780 mi
No Problems!

[msfire671]

2008
SEDAN
POLAR WHiTE
10672 MiLES
NO PROBLEMS! =)

[elmo]

2008
liftback 5 speed
Meteorite Metallic
28000
no problems
need to change the air filter but still avg. 39 MPG in the city and 42 interstate

[CCILovePinkCC]

2009
LB
Blazing Blue
1700
No problems :)

[Kal-El]

Seems like nothing goes wrong with these cars. One of the great benefits of a simple car.

:thumbsup:

[jar73186]

Year-2008
Model-Base Sedan
Color-Flint Mica
Mileage-2500
Problems-None

[500snakz]

15,400 miles
39.2 mpg
polar white 3 door auto.

Rear seat belt comfort strap broken.
Fan blower making loud noise (gets fixed today)
Won't shift gears when cold.

[TinyGiant]

15,400 miles
39.2 mpg
polar white 3 door auto.

Rear seat belt comfort strap broken.
Fan blower making loud noise (gets fixed today)
Won't shift gears when cold.

if you have the auto iit wont shift until the engine warms up or you go over 35mph... its to ensure the engine warms up properly

[Mikeb Yaris]

2008 Sedan Base
Black Sand Pearl
AT/Power Pkg/Cruise/15" Steel
5,000 mi
No problems - not even one

Lowest mileage - 1st tank, 38 mpg
Highest mileage - 44 mpg / mixed driving
Average mileage - 42 mpg / mixed driving

I've taken it on several 200+ mile highway trips, but since it is loaded with family and luggage, I have always gotten the same 41 - 43 mpg I get when driving back and forth to work by myself. Would love to get it on a really long stretch of interstate and run the tank to see what it can really do on the highway.

[contraband831]

2007
Polar White LB
100,400 miles :eek: and counting.
Problem: I can't seem to beat my cousins Mazdaspeed3 :iono:

[bigjohn2ca]

2008
Absolutely Red LB
5555 as it sits in the garage right now
only problem I had was a dealership issue:thumbdown:
Best car I've ever owned!!!:thumbup:

[Kal-El]

2007
Polar White LB
100,400 miles :eek: and counting.
Problem: I can't seem to beat my cousins Mazdaspeed3 :iono:

Finally someone with more miles than me. A lot more. That's a lot of driving!

Do you use it for work?

[Red Horse]

2008 sedan
Flint mica
27,000 miles
Head light adjustment broken (left side)

[Kal-El]

^bump^

Passed 44,444 miles today. Still feels brand new.

[06silveryaris]

33,859 stills run very nice.

[pennyracer]

08 yaris lb

polor white

45000 miles

PROBLEMS

cat replaced 6 months ago by toyota still stinks like shit when running the pedal to the metal most of the time . and trans axle boot towrn but theat could have been something picked up by driving the hwy .

[HTM Yaris]

07 LB
68,000 miles
polar white
5sp

No problems


09 LB
119 miles
Blue Bayou
5sp

No problems :cool:

[tomato]

So far, no one's got more than my 43,000 miles?? I know there's plenty of people on YarisWorld that do though. Where are you guys? :smile:

I do, but I just got the car, so I can't tell. Ask me again in a few months!

I have:

Yaris LB 3 dr, MT
year 2007,
absolutely red,
almost 56K

No problem so far. A few really small dents in the paint, hardly noticeable except real close.

[supmet]

Year-2007
Model-Base Sedan
Color-Silver
Mileage-62,500

Problems-Nothing major, just burns through brakes pretty quick, but that's to be expected with lots of hilly city driving.

[ricktoyota73]

2008 3-door hatch, MT
Black Sand Pearl
7400 miles
No problems!

[Kal-El]

bump....

Just rolled 50,000 miles. Feels like it has 5 miles on it.

:smile:

[coheed]

2008 Blazing Blue Liftback
7600 miles
5 spd
No problems.

[ChinoCharles]

2007 Liftback, been through the ringer and still ticking @ 55,000 miles. Hasn't been in once.

[mryaris]

2009 Carmine red hatchback
~1300 miles (bought 3/7/09)

No mechanical issues......only problem so far was a screw in the right rear tire at 200 miles and the tire shop fixed that for free.

[wooverstone8]

2009 Yaris
3-Door Liftback w/manual transmission.
Absolute Red
1500 miles

No problems so far.

[kenkyd]

2008 Liftback 5spd
Meteorite Metallic
29000 miles

-had wheel bearing replaced at 25,000 under warranty
-climate control knob broke (i shifted hard when mad and guess i hit it and a clip broke) but under warranty
-had radio replaced after it ate my cds under warranty

[rningonfumes]

2008 (Bought November2007)
Sedan 5MT
FlintMica
26,000

Plenty of tread left on my tires, I expect to go past 40k on them.

No major problems.

Minor problems:
Loose plastic panel under the glove box
Squeeky shifter (I'll be doing the linkage lube soon)
Squeeky right front rotor (maintenance issue--don't believe it's worn pads, I just have to take a look)
Loose parking brake (maintenance issue)
I can see what you all mean about the paint..but doesn't bug me.
Squeeks and rattles here and there-- what should one expect form a 14k car?

[vitzzz]

06 vitz
white 5dr hatch
55000km.
from malta

no problems, only an annoying rattle from the front that i cannot find, but roads are terrible.

[SeaYa]

2008 MT Sedan
...non-blazing blue
19,963 Miles

-When warm, engine idles so low that it nearly stalls itself out.
-Gets dirty looks from domestic loving proles.

[oilman930]

Year: 2009
Model: Yaris S Hatchback
Colour: Meteorite
Mileage: 2500 approx

Problems with the car, none to speak of.

[Bob_VT]

Year 2008 (Purchased April 08)
Model Liftback w/auto & conv
Color Bayou Blue
Mileage 21,750 miles (yup, I do alot of driving)
Problems none

That was in November...... beyond 32,400 now and still not a hiccup.:biggrin:

[NaturalTopaz]

2009 Yaris
3-door liftback, MT, Absolute Red
253 miles (bought on 4/1/09)
Getting 40+mpg and running EXCELLENT!

[KCALB SIRAY]

2008 LB
Black
24,000
No problems

[trini_per4mance]

07 Yaris S Sedan
323,000 miles
Silver

Replaced alternator today. No problems prior to today.

[SilverBack]

'07 LB
Meteorite Metallic
8,211 miles

Still having funny smell coming from air vents, but otherwise everything is still perfect

Now @ 16K. Smell almost completely gone. Still no problems

[mryaris]

I have to ammend my entry.....this morning I could not shift into 2nd, 4th or reverse! I brought it to the dealership and somehow the clip that holds the shift cable to the transmission fell off. Kind of odd, but nothing serious. They replaced the clip and I was on my way in 15 minutes.

I'm up to 1450 miles now and got 38 MPG on last tank. :)

[Kal-El]

Just rolled 50,000 miles...(4/12/09)


Just passed 60,000 miles this week. 100+ miles every day.

Still not a single problem. No repairs at all.

[Vang]

2008 Yaris Sedan
Pacific Blue
8,200 Miles

Nothing wrong yet, just 3 flats so far :( .

[sambo42xa]

2007 Lifback
Red
52k
will be 2 years old this September/
Paint is all Pitted (on the Nose) from 95% of hiway driving/
Changed out worn stock tires at about 43k/
at 51k, started feeling loss of pick-up (looking into problem now)/

[41magmag41]

68000 miles
silver
4 door sedan
only new tires at 55000 and the dealer put them on free. otherwise no problems

[VA_yaris]

07
yaris s
polar white
81,000
no problems just bought first set of tires

[AlexNet0]

07 Meteorite Metallic 3dr LB
72,000 miles.

no mechanical issues

[Marthos]

07 Meteorite Metallic 3dr LB
54,000 miles.

Fender isnt Deer Proof... No other issues!
http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/5823/dsc06922l.jpg (http://img19.imageshack.us/i/dsc06922l.jpg/)

[Toyo Chris]

Year - 2007
Model - HB
Color - Silver
Mileage - 33,349
I both it used, I think I'm the second owner:frown:

O2 sensor bad and wasting too much oil. Every week I need to get 1 qt of oil for it and its not leaking nor smoking :frown: :iono:

[Yariswhite09]

2009
5 door hatchback
Polar white
oh um..... 189 miles
Um.... I don't have 2 of them??? (of the yaris)

[DefStarYaris]

2008
Liftback
Bayou Blue
24,000 miles
No problems at all yet. :)

[Kal-El]

At over 85,000 miles now. Averaging almost 29,000 miles a year.

NO problems, NO repairs. :thumbsup:

Getting ready for a 2,000 mile road trip (round trip) in 2 weeks from Mass to Tennessee and back. I plan on changing the original serpentine belt as it is showing cracks. Don't want to run into any problems along the trip. Car is still unmistakable from a new car.

:smile:

[yarrr]

I both it used, I think I'm the second owner:frown:

O2 sensor bad and wasting too much oil. Every week I need to get 1 qt of oil for it and its not leaking nor smoking :frown: :iono:

Hmmm you might not want to poke around the forums too much and see what the boys from Puerto Rico do to yarii when they get bored... lol

[custom Lftback]

Year - 2008
Model - LB
Color - Absolutely Red
Mileage - 40,000
Problems - got backed into in a parking lot, ended up replacing front bumper
replaced tires at 30,000

[swidd]

2007
LB
Grey/metallic
70,500 miles
Problems - none mechanical. Had a TSB performed for ventilation smell; replacing an exhaust manifold thingy improved it.
Replaced tires at 42,000 miles, beginning to worry about brake pads wearing out (lower pedal).

[brg88tx]

2008 3door Lb, Meteorite Metallic, 9,130 miles.... it came with factory installed cruise control which I don't use because it pulses the gas instead of locking at one speed. The dealership won't fix it because they claim they can't "duplicate the problem" and everything is fine. Anybody else that rides in my car notices without me saying anything, but the dealership says it's ok. Brought it in many times and can't get anything done. Besides that I love my car.

funny you mention this because my aftermarket rostra cruise does this too. i think it has to do with the dfco engaging when the cruise lets off the accellerator.

[STC]

2010 (Purchased 12/09)
3-dr Liftback
Bayou Blue Pearl
ODO: 5,333
Problems: None what so ever! :smile:

[salmonz]

2007 Yaris S
Flint Mica
64000 miles
- Replaced tires @ 43k miles
- Replaced stock front rotors and pads @ 64k miles with premium rotors and pads
(Rotors started to rust along the edge and scored my brake pads)
- I feel the body/paint is too cheap to handle highway conditions.
- Yaris needs lubrication on bushings/steering to have a quiet ride
- May decide to replace stock struts
- Stock rims too cheap/warp/dent easily. Replaced all 4 @ 50k miles
- Steering rack has some noise, not ready for replacement yet.

[bkndacn]

2009 3dr liftback
< 33,000 miles
Bayou Blue

Problems: squeaky gears (DIY fixed :thumbup:)
Scuff on the back passenger-side bumper (Mom is no longer allowed to drive my Yoshi!:mad:)
His poor nose is riddled with rock dings :cry: (working on a DIY for that)

[ramaz]

I have a 2007 with 100,000 miles and runs very well

[paperboy]

when i drive about 60 ( i dont have cruise control) it seems like its pulsing .. strange

sounds to me like you're just setting your cruise control at a speed where your car can't decide what gear it wants to be in. add or deduct 3-6mph and it should stop imo

same with the guy experiencing pulsing when he rides right on the line of 60mph

[Chuck G]

sounds to me like you're just setting your cruise control at a speed where your car can't decide what gear it wants to be in. add or deduct 3-6mph and it should stop imo

same with the guy experiencing pulsing when he rides right on the line of 60mph

How do you set cruise control when you don't have it?

[paperboy]

How do you set cruise control when you don't have it?

i don't follow...

to clarify what I'm saying:

the first guy has cruise control. he is setting it at an rpm that his automatic transmission can't decide on 3rd or 4th gear

the second guy has no cruise control. he is manually holding the rpm at that same point (roughly) with his foot on the gas and his tranny also can't make the choice

it's the same thing only in one case the cruise control is holding the rpm at a point the tranny doens't like, and in the second case it's the guy's foot.

you change gears on a stick by depressing the clutch pedal and manually changing the gear with the shifter. in an automatic the gears change for you based on the rpm you are using.

if you have a tachometer, watch how the needle moves up, then drops off when you change gear. then make the same manuever, but right where the rpm drops off to change gears, let off the gas ever so slightly and just hold it there. your transmission will wait for your cue to change gears (when you increase the rpm just a fraction) so hit the gas enough to change gears, then let off again. see what happens.

well, my theory is this is what is happening continually to these two guys. the cruise is letting up the gas right at that critical moment, as is this guy's foot.

milking MPGs by going for some imagined sweet spot is a waste of time if you're hovering right at the rpm where your tranny wants to switch. milking mpgs in general is a little silly on a yaris since you're using so little gas anyway. it's the kind of behaviour that might make sense in a truck, but in a small economy car, the difference is going to be so small it's not really worth the effort. not to mention, being distracted by something as silly as your mpg while actually driving is just plain dangerous

so like I said, increase or decrease the rpm by a small amount (by setting the cruise at a higher or lower speed or giving it a little more gas for the guy without cruise control) .

try this out and see if you have positive results and get back to me because i'm interested now

and most of all: listen to your engine. torturing your engine/tranny/clutch/whatever on the quest for 45mpg isn't going to save you any gas money, and in a couple of years, it's actually going to cost you a bunch of cash when you need a new car/engine because you killed your yaris trying to squeeze blood from a stone

[paperboy]

I was able recreate this in my Yaris yesterday. For me it was 50/kmh on just off flat freeway (uphill)

it was as I suspected, the Yaris wanted to go up to fourth gear, but kept changing it's mind at the last second. When I accelerated another ~5km/h it stopped.

Hope this helps

[Klink10]

Posted in another thread. 2007, HB purchased new with 19,300 mi. Waterpump.

[jerome]

Purchased 5/29/11: 16 miles.
11/1/11: 3,058 miles.

Average: 139 miles/wk. :D

I'll check in-in a month or two!

[rick996]

Purchased new Oct 2009. 23,000 trouble free miles. Click Fuelly icon for stats.

[enviri]

purchased new@147mi. (driven to dealer) now at 33,000. trouble free so far besides that TSB w/ loose/rusty bolt issue in the front end

[randeez]

2008 polar white liftback 3dr 5sp. bought it at 30,xxx miles, up to 32,500 now
only problem so far is a little stumble i get while idling...i dont have a tach so i couldnt tell ya how many rpm it drops, but it's enough to make the car shudder for a sec or two then jumps right back up....any ideas?

[jerome]

Purchased 5/29/11: 16 miles.
12/1/11: 3,340 miles.

Average: 128 miles/wk (26 weeks)

[bronsin]

2009 3 door hatchback

black

27,000 miles

waterpump replaced ~26,000

cable rattle in reverse

[jerome]

Purchased 5/29/11: 16 miles.
1/1/12: 3,503 miles.

Average: 116 miles/wk (30 weeks)

[Qmobile]

2008 LB
Blazing Blue
115 miles when bought
92,xxx
hvac control lites don't always wanna lite up but few hits then they do, just recently they been actin up. And my airbag lite is on from my first accident dunno y

2010 LB
Chrimson Red(Dark Red)
35,xxxx I think idk(mom's car)
no issues

Both brought brand new

[33OH]

2008 Liftback
5 speed manual
Bought brand new with 6 miles in January 2008
At 100,500 miles and log over 750 per week.
No issues or parts replaced.

[Vang]

2008 Sedan, bought new
Just hit 27k miles last week
Nothing apart from oil/filter changes :thumbup:

[Kal-El]

118,500 miles on my '07.

No repairs (as my sig shows). Maintenance excluded of course. Just oil changes, tires, and a serpentine belt change at around 90K as a precaution.

Feels exactly like new. Never seen a car that doesn't show any sign of degradation at well over a 100K. Usually, the "feel" changes, the sounds begin to change, ect. Toyota knows how to tighten bolts.

[DMZ]

2007 LB AT, 59,750 miles, have replaced wipers and tires. 0 problems.

[fj40dave]

2008
LB
Black
91193
Pass Front brake caliper replaced under warranty
Front Bumper(hit something on highway)/Tires/Oil/Plugs/Wipers/Serp Belt/Added HD Radio/Took Out Back Seat

[traveller]

2010
5 dr Diesel hatchback
Venetian silver
<7000 miles
All warranty. Multimode Transmission clutch reset (twice), air conditioning gas leak repaired, coolant loss investigated - nothing found, corroding alloy wheel replaced, corroding alloy wheel nuts replaced, squeaky driver's floor silenced with all new under carpet components, front wheel geometry reset due to uneven tyre wear.

[mryaris]

Hmmm.....I forgot about this thread. I posted a few years ago about my '09 hatchback, but I rolled it in Oct. '09. Here's my new Yaris' info:

2010
3-door hatch
Carmine red
45K miles
averaging 40MPG


I have had absolutely no mechanical issues with this car! The paint, on the other hand, not so good. Winter driving has taken its toll on the front end....it looks like it's been sandblasted. Oh well. The only parts I've replaced have been the wiper blades and I replace them once a year on all my cars, just as a precaution.

I love my Yaris! :thumbup:

[Lil Abner]

2009
3-dr Hatchback, Manual
Absolutely Red
65,000 miles
45mpg on daily 1.25 hour commute (each way)

Maintenance: Wipers, Synthetic Oil and Filter, Air Filter, Cabin Filter, Synthetic Gear Oil, Tires, and Lucas Fuel Treatment

Mods (that might change things): DF210 springs, rear MI anti-swaybar, K&N drop-in air filter, under-hood alternator wire upgrade, and other irrelevant toys.

Problems: Lots of stone chips on bumper, a few on the hood, scratched rear bumper, dent in drivers front quarter panel, and replaced front windshield (small chip cracked the glass in half within 3 hours). Who's fault? Bad Michigan Roads, and Worse Road Crews!

I inspect the car every oil change (7,500 miles) while it's on my lift, and I don't see any issues starting.

[jfgentner678]

I signed up today to see if anyone heard of the same problem my wife and I are having.

Year: 2008
Mileage: 74,xxx
Model: 4dr Sedan
Color: Flint Mica

At 62k miles, our transmission went out and was replaced (by dealer due to our warranty)

At approx 70k miles, a bearing in our AC motor went bad, and they replaced that as well.

We are nearing the end of our warranty (80k miles) and i'm praying that if anything crazy pops up in terms of major mechanical problems, it does so before our warranty ends. Any advice out there?

[jengajoh]

Year: 2007
Mileage: about 65k
Model: 2 DR hatchback
Color: Bayou Blue

Been averaging only 27- 29 mpg. I do mostly around town driving, not much highway driving. This is disappointing.

In the first year of owning the car I had to have the passenger seat replaced because it wasn't locking. I also had the turn signal- light mechanism replaced because whenever I turned on my signal my high beams would come on.

It's been great otherwise.

Maintenance: Oil and filter changes, wiper blades, air filter & in-cabin air filter, tires, and a belt replaced.

I've had the car 5 1/2 years now and still haven't had to replace break pads.

I have some scratches, a lot from rocks and pebbles on the road, but last summer my friend backed into it, in his own driveway, he buffed out the paint scuff but there's still fairly deep scratches there.

No modifications, though I want to get the windows tinted and this evening I'm going out to buy some wheel covers and spray paint and have myself some colored wheels. That should be fun.

Also I'm new here, so hi everyone!

[jerome]

Whoops. Forgot to check in for February.

Purchased 5/29/11: 16 miles
2/1/12: 3,611 miles
Average: 103 miles/wk (35 weeks)

[Mead]

Fixed the title to include other info.

Let's include:

2007
3 dr
Black
32000
battery died, 2 flat tires (so far)

2 yrs ago the cheapo stock battery kept dying and later found a dead cell, luckly it was replaced under warranty. Toyota like everyone else put the cheapest battery they can find.

Recently my tires started going flat one after another while the car was parked. Apparently in 2007 there was a batch of bad valve stems that cracked at the base due to bad formula mixture. If you bot your car around 07 from the midwest check your valve stems!

[wiirenet]

2009
Black 3 dr
Bought March 2009
30,270 miles


I think I've had atleast 2 flat tires, only replaced one though.
No major issues. Been getting regular oil changes & filter changes.


At 30,000 maintenace I was told I needed to 'Clean & Adjust rear brake shoes'. This was done.

I was also told I need to do a brake fluid flush & Fuel injection & throttle body cleaning.

Have not done these, and havent decided if I need to. Some people say to do it, some don't..

[brg88tx]

not the owner, but was just looking through fuelly and i saw this owner with over 203,000 miles on the ODO
http://www.fuelly.com/driver/n9qgs/yaris

[yaris4062007]

2007 blue yaris hatchback
automatic
83k miles on it...
40k miles tires replaced, 59k miles water pump and serptine belt replaced by warranty.
wipers replaced at ?? k miles.
average 31-32mpg full tank.

[Qmobile]

Just hit 95k yesturday

[enviri]

2010 5dr
39k mi
tires replaced twice due to nails on road
replaced control arm bolt from TSB
Dead battery replaced with junkyard yaris battery (FREEBIE!)
Front caliper leaked fluid a bit, my fault for not tightening during bleed after putting in OEM BBK
avg 29-33 mpg

[Cutie Pie #2]

2008 yaris
Blazing blue
60,000


Running good, still getting around 35 mpg.
Problems: None other then a hood rattle that no one seems to be able to fix tried about ten places. I've just learned to live with it.

Done all required services, been pleased with car so far!

[Perpetuous_Dreamer]

2007
Hatchback
Grey
78000
No problem so far, only routine maintenance (oil, transmission fluid and coolant change). Not even brake pads or tires. Once battery died about three years ago due to my fault but steel functions like new)

[yarista]

2007 Hatchback
81k
No problems so far

2009 Sedan
37k
No problems so far

[pj. olsson]

2007 Yaris TS

89000 KM
One Problem with ABS Sensor, not terrible! :-P:-P:-P

[fnkngrv]

just hit 80k and sometime in the last 10k miles and that flap that is mentioned in some TSB in the neck to the fuel tank went bad so I am throwing a CEL for it.

[jerome]

Checking in for March and April:

March 1: 3,638
April 1: 3,727

On April first I finally filled my tank after not filling it up since December 26th!

So after 43 weeks of ownership, I've averaged out to: 87 miles/wk

Planning on at least a short road trip this month!

[Hershey]

Someone we know has a little over 100,000 miles on their 2010 3 door . Used for their business . Very few problems . Has only replaced air filter twice that I'm aware of . I cleaned the original and later gave him a used air filter from our Yaris that was in better condition . Imagine it's still in use . Have to check it again . Gets oil changes every 4 > 5,000 miles at Toyota service center , so likely to be conventional .

[Twistoffate0817]

2009 hatchback

23,000 miles on it.

Replaced waterpump at 21,000 miles.

[Kal-El]

Took this a couple weeks ago.

[clubcrasher71]

2010 White
40500 miles
still running with OEM tires. wondering when to change, I guess when tires have no threads left. LOL.

[33OH]

^ Welcome!

And you change tires when the tread is even with the tread depth indicators on the tires.

http://www.bridgestoneselect.com.au/lib/images/LearnTyres/mf190.jpg

[why?]

i'd change out the oem tires as soon as you feel comfortable spending the cash. They're terrible.

[Hershey]

Got that right . The Continental Pro Contact w/ Eco Plus made a big improvement in the ride , handling ( especially ran soaked roads ) , and noise level inside . Gas mileage remains about the same as with the Potenza RE 92s . Keep tires at 35 > 37 p.s.i..

[746watts]

Year: 2008
Model: 1.4 D4D
Odometer: 201900 kms
Problem: Rear left wheel bearing starting to hum, no play on wheel when jacked up but spinning the wheel by hand reveals the unhappy bearing noise. It's an ABS model, sealed unit (what muppet designed this?). Have to price a replacement today from Toyota dealer, got a price from autoparts (generic) of €140 or so.

[carolinablue]

Yesterday I drove about 40 miles: 30 percent country roads at 55 and 70 percent on 4 lane highway at just under 60. Before I left home I reset my factory fuel gauge. I drove with an extremely light foot. I was pleasantly astounded when I checked my MPG gauge just before I exited the highway to discover that it had recorded 46 MPG.

[DebbyM46227]

Carmine Red, 2010 3 door hatchback
13,600 miles - bought new June 2010
Only money I spent on it: $6 for a cabin air filter
Free oil changes through ToyotaCare which I got free when I bought it

I may have to do a road trip. My ToyotaCare expires early June and I don't know if I can get the odometer up to 15K by then for my final free oil change.

[vincentg]

2007 Toyota Yaris 5door Hatchback
Super Black!
33500 kilometers! :)

so far only the tail light is not working properly
change oil in a couple of days

[randeez]

2008 polar white liftback 3dr 5sp. bought it at 30,xxx miles, up to 32,500 now
only problem so far is a little stumble i get while idling...i dont have a tach so i couldnt tell ya how many rpm it drops, but it's enough to make the car shudder for a sec or two then jumps right back up....any ideas?

5 months and 20,000 miles :iono:

just shy of 50,000 miles now, couple of syn oil changes, replacing air filter, changed plugs (no difference), still have a low idle stumble every once and a while. just rotated tires and checked brakes front/rear. finally got a ultragauge- the lack of gauges in the base model leaves mea bit worried. have it set up for instant mpg, average mpg, tach, water temp, voltage, and miles till empty- going to see if i can find oil pressure though

[Kal-El]

5 months and 20,000 miles :iono:



Wow, what's your commute like?

[randeez]

on a good week 600 miles just back and forth to office, on a bad week 1500+

[lambornisyoantuan]

2000 Yaris hatchback
Silver
53,000km

[12 yaris]

4000mi./0 issues

[mazilla]

Aww, all these Yari...still fresh and barely broken in. ;)

[edmscan]

2007 Black Yaris RS 3 Dr LB
162,000 KM
Running just fine .. :thumbup:

[liseky]

2007 Flint Mica Sedan. Purchased July 2006.

49,998 miles exactly. ;)

Replaced tires, air filter, battery, and serpentine belt. Woohoo!

[Kal-El]

2007 Flint Mica Sedan. Purchased July 2006.

49,998 miles exactly. ;)

Replaced tires, air filter, battery, and timing belt. Woohoo!

If the mechanic told you they changed your timing belt, then you were scammed.

The Yaris doesn't have a timing belt LOL.

It has a chain that should last the life of the car, even if that's 500,000 miles. It may need adjustments, but rarely.

Even if it did have a belt, you wouldn't need to touch it until around 100,000 miles.

[liseky]

Sorry, I keep forgetting to call it the serpentine belt. It was uncomfortably cracked for me. The Yaris has that, right? :)



If the mechanic told you they changed your timing belt, then you were scammed.

The Yaris doesn't have a timing belt LOL.

It has a chain that should last the life of the car, even if that's 500,000 miles. It may need adjustments, but rarely.

Even if it did have a belt, you wouldn't need to touch it until around 100,000 miles.

[Kal-El]

Sorry, I keep forgetting to call it the serpentine belt. It was uncomfortably cracked for me. The Yaris has that, right? :)

OK, cool.:smile: Had a feeling you meant that.

Although I'm surprised yours went that early. Normally they go upwards 90,000 miles before cracking. Though it depends on time just as much as miles. All city = shorter life. The 90K example is with a lot of highway.

[liseky]

I was surprised and a bit disappointed too. I probably could have driven a bit more on it but the squealing hit a nerve and I wasn't comfortable adjusting it on my own. :tongue:

OK, cool.:smile: Had a feeling you meant that.

Although I'm surprised yours went that early. Normally they go upwards 90,000 miles before cracking. Though it depends on time just as much as miles. All city = shorter life. The 90K example is with a lot of highway.

[contraband831]

Well I'm at 215k now
Replaced:
Serpentine belt
Rear shocks
Oil and filter
Windshield, crack finally bugged me
Spark plugs

This LB has been great, one of the best cars I've owned

[Kal-El]

Well I'm at 215k now
Replaced:
Serpentine belt
Rear shocks
Oil and filter
Windshield, crack finally bugged me
Spark plugs

This LB has been great, one of the best cars I've owned

Wow, you've done some driving. 215K and just a few wear items replaced. Good stuff!
:thumbsup:

[nookandcrannycar]

215,956 miles (currently) -- 2007 Bayou Blue 3-Door 5MT Liftback (with Convenience Group, Cold Weather Package, Armrest (which I removed) and Front and Rear Carpeted Floor Mats and Cargo Mat) - I bought it (new) while on a trip and I checked (online) the inventory of every Toyota Dealer in the entire Northeast and a total of only five 3-Door Manual Transmission Yari were listed in inventory for the entire Northeast....so I got as close as I could to what I wanted re options and color....I purchased it and drove it off the lot on October 7th 2006...........I've Replaced.........;at 71,480 miles-4 tires, -- at 89,073 miles-cover/casing for passenger side rear view mirror (stolen off of car in broad daylight while I was volunteering for Habitat for Humanity in New Orleans), -- at 110,364 miles-Front Wheel Bearings, -- at 131,751 miles-Air Filter, -- at 138,055 miles-New Battery, -- at 138,111 miles-New Low Beam Headlight Bulb, -- at 140,553 miles-4 tires, -- at 150,207 miles-New Low Beam Headlight Bulb (other headlight-other side of car), -- at 159,037 miles-Alternator, -- at 171,839 miles-Rear Plate/Car Tag Light Bulb, -- at 207,165 miles-Serpentine Belt, and Rear Brakes adjusted (Parking Brake now feels new -- Brakes still original and only worn 20 percent at each corner/all the way around), -- at 208,828 miles-Spark Plugs, at 208,832 miles-Air Filter, and over the 'life' of the car 13 oil+filter changes (with the last one at 207,297 miles)........When I got the car back after the Spark Plug change the rep said that they looked for things to suggest that I have done and the only thing they could come up with was to change the air filter. I told him I had one ready to put in later that day and he said he thought that would be my reply. This is the only car I've ever owned that has made it past 200,000 miles, and it still feels solid and well put together (a Wednesday car?). The original battery and the original alternator in this car each lasted longer than in any car I've ever owned. The only interior parts really showing any wear are the driver and front passenger seat cushions and the rest of the interior is faded (but not worn) from the Gulf Coast heat. I may get the battery checked this weekend as it seems as though it might be losing enough CCA capacity to hinder proper operation. I can't complain though -- it is Sears cheapest 1 year battery (at the time I thought I might trade in for a new Yaris within a year) and it has lasted 2 years 7 months and will hit 78,000 miles this weekend. I have read posts on another site where a member had the original battery on an Echo last 7 years and over 200,000 miles, so Contraband831 could definitely still be using the original battery...but re tires...I'm curious at to their life......Contraband831 -- How long have you been able to make your tires last and any tips re extending tire life?

[nookandcrannycar]

I was just looking at another thread (that i happened to post to in March of 2012) and realized that on my post above on this thread that I forgot to include that in March of 2012 I needed to add and added coolant for the first time ---- coolant was still in the overflow reservoir, but it was quite a bit below the fill line. I bought some of the OEM coolant and only used some of the bottle and accidentally brought the level a bit above the fill line. I have also (obviously) bought washer/wiper fluid over the years and that is just about the only thing I haven't kept track of. I know some people may think I'm crazy not to have done a coolant flush, but I have easily made it through 3+ Houston Summers.

[fnkngrv]

for some reason my block turned into swiss cheese at only 75k! and oh yeah...I am getting a faulty charcoal canister code now too along with the fuel tank filler sensor code.

[Kal-El]

215,956 miles (currently) -- 2007 Bayou Blue 3-Door 5MT Liftback (with Convenience Group, Cold Weather Package, Armrest (which I removed) and Front and Rear Carpeted Floor Mats and Cargo Mat) - I bought it (new) while on a trip and I checked (online) the inventory of every Toyota Dealer in the entire Northeast and a total of only five 3-Door Manual Transmission Yari were listed in inventory for the entire Northeast....so I got as close as I could to what I wanted re options and color....I purchased it and drove it off the lot on October 7th 2006...........I've Replaced.........;at 71,480 miles-4 tires, -- at 89,073 miles-cover/casing for passenger side rear view mirror (stolen off of car in broad daylight while I was volunteering for Habitat for Humanity in New Orleans), -- at 110,364 miles-Front Wheel Bearings, -- at 131,751 miles-Air Filter, -- at 138,055 miles-New Battery, -- at 138,111 miles-New Low Beam Headlight Bulb, -- at 140,553 miles-4 tires, -- at 150,207 miles-New Low Beam Headlight Bulb (other headlight-other side of car), -- at 159,037 miles-Alternator, -- at 171,839 miles-Rear Plate/Car Tag Light Bulb, -- at 207,165 miles-Serpentine Belt, and Rear Brakes adjusted (Parking Brake now feels new -- Brakes still original and only worn 20 percent at each corner/all the way around), -- at 208,828 miles-Spark Plugs, at 208,832 miles-Air Filter, and over the 'life' of the car 13 oil+filter changes (with the last one at 207,297 miles)........When I got the car back after the Spark Plug change the rep said that they looked for things to suggest that I have done and the only thing they could come up with was to change the air filter. I told him I had one ready to put in later that day and he said he thought that would be my reply. This is the only car I've ever owned that has made it past 200,000 miles, and it still feels solid and well put together (a Wednesday car?). The original battery and the original alternator in this car each lasted longer than in any car I've ever owned. The only interior parts really showing any wear are the driver and front passenger seat cushions and the rest of the interior is faded (but not worn) from the Gulf Coast heat. I may get the battery checked this weekend as it seems as though it might be losing enough CCA capacity to hinder proper operation. I can't complain though -- it is Sears cheapest 1 year battery (at the time I thought I might trade in for a new Yaris within a year) and it has lasted 2 years 7 months and will hit 78,000 miles this weekend. I have read posts on another site where a member had the original battery on an Echo last 7 years and over 200,000 miles, so Contraband831 could definitely still be using the original battery...but re tires...I'm curious at to their life......Contraband831 -- How long have you been able to make your tires last and any tips re extending tire life?

:w00t:

As for tires, tire life depends mostly on driving conservatively (certainly not peeling out or whipping around turns like it's a race). The second most important thing is proper alignment and periodic rotations.

But if long tire life is a tire priority for you, then simply purchase tires with the highest tread life ratings. Most tires have such ratings from the manufacturer. The highest are rated to about 90,000 miles (estimated of course).

The best place, by far, to research everything about tires is TireRack.com.

[vitzrider]

2006 Vitz 2SZ-FE
Don't know the exact color, "Sky" blue
98,000 km or about 61,000 miles

Just regular maintenance, no problems yet :thumbsup:

[blue_rider]

Year: 2007 (second owner, purchased in 2009 w/20,000 km), extended warranty.
Model: LE, 5 door liftback, ABS brakes, power windows, mirrors & door locks, keyless entry.
Colour: silver
Kilometers: 67,900 km
Problems: Noticed a resonating hum when reaching speeds of 85- 90 km/hr on the highway then disappearing at 100 km/hr. At first the dealership said to "just live with it", but at my insistence for a road test they determined that it was a faulty hub (bearing) and replaced it at 20,400 km. The problem still persists!
Both side bezels became detached within a week of each other and the dealership tried to convince me that it was the result of vandalism. The plastic clip that secures them in place had become weak and cracked but the dealership refused to replace them under warranty.
Serpentine belt replaced at 60,000 km (cracked).
Replaced original tires at 67,900 km.
Lately, I've noticed my fuel economy is not as good as it once was, maybe the new tires will help.
Overall, I like the car but have problems with the dealership's attitude sometimes.

[TheRabbitHole]

2007 Hatchback- bought brand new off the lot
63000 miles
Bayou Blue

In October 2011 @ 61000 miles I had to finally replace my battery, but not even a week later my water pump system started to fail. It was making this loud cycling sound, almost thought it was my alternator but wasn't. Fixed, fine now.
Then this month, just a couple days ago, my fuel gauge sensor crapped out on me. I ran out of gas on my way to work- that was fun.
Other than those 2 big issues, I've just had to do regular upkeep and I bought new tires at 32000 miles and need more now.

[thepartsmancometh]

:w00t:

As for tires, tire life depends mostly on driving conservatively (certainly not peeling out or whipping around turns like it's a race). The second most important thing is proper alignment and periodic rotations.

But if long tire life is a tire priority for you, then simply purchase tires with the highest tread life ratings. Most tires have such ratings from the manufacturer. The highest are rated to about 90,000 miles (estimated of course).

The best place, by far, to research everything about tires is TireRack.com.
Also important, AIR PRESSURE! check them regularly.

Rather than looking at tread warranty, which is made up on a whim from the manufacturer (its as much marketing as logic), look at the UTQG on the tire. The universal tire quality grade is federally mandated (so all tires are REQUIRED to have it), and contains a treadwear index. Pick a tire with a higher index, and it should last longer. Thq UTQG also accounts for temperature and traction ratings.

It will generally look like this : 540 A A
540 treadwear index, A traction, A temperature range.
(these numbers from my 215/45r17 ContiExtreme DWS because my wrx is the closest car to look at!)


Yaris wise, we are at 70000 miles currently. Its a 2008 3dr, auto. Got it 7/31/08. No major issues to report!

[nookandcrannycar]

I stopped by Sears Auto Center over the weekend and the rep asked me some questions and, after listening to my answers, said my battery sounds fine right now. I stopped by because the new interference, etc. I'm noticing with the radio made me think that this might be because of a weak battery. The rep asked me if the engine was turning over right away without hesitation when I tried to start it or if I was experiencing hesitation. I said no hesitation. He said in the future at a point where I do start to experience this hesitation, bring the car in and they can do the test (about 12 dollars, the same price I was charged in 2009) to determine if the battery needs to be replaced at that point......Re tires...I'm pretty sure that my originals (and definitely the 2 replacement sets) were/are rated at 65,000 miles. The originals made it, as stated, to 71,480 miles. The first replacement set I got locally at Wal-Mart and they lasted 69,073 miles. The second replacement set I got at a Firestone dealer (fantastic price) in PA (on my way to NY, CT, and MA) and I have nearly 76,000 miles on them. I'd guess I have possibly another 10,000 miles of tread life left on them. I'll look to get the Firestone tires again, as long as I can find a price I find acceptable. I run my tires at 38-40 PSI because that is where I get the best MPG and the handling feel that I like. If I remember correctly the manufacturer's PSI stat has usually been 32-34 PSI with a max of 44 PSI on all the tired my car has been shod with. I have read posts from other members (after I was already doing it) stating that they run about the same PSI I do for the same reasons. I have also read (only a few) other posts where the member stated they got 100,000 miles out of a 65,000 mile rated tire, but didn't elaborate re normal running PSI, rotations, nor anything else that could have an effect on tire wear. I just wondered if there was something unusual that these few other people were doing to gain the extra miles of tread wear, and if Contraband is also one of those few people. Thanks to everyone for your replies.

[Steve L.]

2010 Blazing Blue HB, 29,000 miles.
Oil Changes every 5,000 miles.
Cabin Air Filter.
Rotate Tires every 5,000 miles.
NO PROBLEMS!!!

[ticad]

2008 with 160k miles on it...

Only thing I have replaced (except normal oil changes and tires) is the battery which went bad...

I am about to have the belt replaced...

Other than that, it's been a great car...still gets me 35-36 miles per gallon

[menz]

2007 1.3 L sedan auto.
278500 kms (current odometer)
at 200thousand: Front bearings
at 220thousand: overheating issues due to water leak from the radiator cap
at 250thousand: fuel pump and filter (one unit)
couple of days ago: overheating problems for one day then disappeared all of a sudden.

[david_827]

2007 Sedan
silver streak
2nd owner
just passed 44K miles. Only problem i had was a weird whistling noise coming from my driver's side mirror. Turns out one of the screws came loose a lil bit. other than that no issues. Not bad considering it was rental before i bought it.

[jerome]

Update!

5/29/11: 16
6/1/12: 4,167

:biggrin:

[fnkngrv]

had to replace clutch release bearing at 76k on my 07 sedan this week.

[nookandcrannycar]

219,506 miles. Purchased new. Great car!:thumbsup::biggrin:

[The Limo]

2007 Sedan Purchased new July 27, 2007 (18 Km)
Barcelona Red Metallic
103,400 Kms as of today
Toyota Canada maintenance schedule followed. Wipers changed yearly.
Repairs:
1. 17,797 Km Repaired chip in windshield.
2. 18,063 Km Right front tire replaced. Nail in sidewall.
3. 65,885 Km Repaired scrapes on right side of the back bumper.
4. 68,956 Km Replaced driver's side brake lightbulb.
5. 92,104 Km Replaced passenger's side brake lightbulb.
6. 96,840 Km Replaced windshield. Chip and two cracks across windshield.

Great little car.

Roy

[loudmax20]

2007 Base Hatch 5 Speed
My mom bought used with 32k in 2008
Dealer wanted $13500, mom being the excellent negotiator she was got it for
$8250
Polar White
84220 Miles
39 avg MPGs

No major problems
Previous Owners traded with cracked windshield, dealer replaced it.
Noticed it leaked after she got it in 2008 had to get it resealed.

Oil Changed ever 5-6k miles.
Twice now the airbag light has came on and the dealer has had to calibrate the seat sensor.

[Kal-El]

Taken a couple of weeks ago...

Still, no repairs

[david_827]

45K
One of my belts is starting to crack and had to be replaced on my 07 sedan

[nookandcrannycar]

222,003 miles -- nothing done since post #154 on this thread at 215,956 miles

[12 yaris]

8500 mi.,3 oil changes...

[Killchain]

2010 Blazing Blue HB, 29,000 miles.
Oil Changes every 5,000 miles.
Cabin Air Filter.
Rotate Tires every 5,000 miles.
NO PROBLEMS!!!


Right there with your brother, only 20k. I used my last Toyota Car Care coupon today. It all ends in October.:cry:

[harda toenail]

2008 manual hatch
86xxx miles
No repairs

[Cutie Pie #2]

Just turned 65000, 2008, Yaris LB, blazing blue, all required services done to this point, no problems it's been a good car but I do still have a rattling hood release that drives you crazy sometimes that has to be tightened but overall I'm happy with the car!!

[nookandcrannycar]

223,021 miles -- 1,028 miles since last post -- no new problems -- I'm probably going to get new tires within the next week. I'm going to go with the same Firestone FR710 set of 4 I have on the car now. I've got 82,478 miles on the current set. Same size 185/60-15. The price is 25 cents cheaper than the cheapest 185/60-15 on TireRack.com. Among all the choices in the marketplace, I also have the most confidence in the Firestone store warranty re the stores existing 'almost no matter what' and getting better service than Wal-Mart. I'm also probably going to replace my battery on 9-9-12 (which If I remember correctly it will hit 3 years of use). I currently have 84,976 miles on the battery. I'm probably going to get a Wal-Mart battery that is the Wal-Mart equivalent of the current Sears battery I have, but it is the same price as the Sears battery was 3 years ago, not the higher price (up,up,up) that the same Sears battery is now.

[edmscan]

4372.7 KM logged so far (now at 166,000 KM on my Yaris). Just got it in May of this year.

Replaced 4 tires .. just cause I didn't like the tread left on the tires that came with the car. About 700$ ... yes I live in Canada where things are way more expensive. Expect these tires to last me well in excess of 5 years. So not a bad investment, and gives me some peace of mind.

That's it .. regular maintenance sort of stuff. :thumbup:

[nookandcrannycar]

not the owner, but was just looking through fuelly and i saw this owner with over 203,000 miles on the ODO
http://www.fuelly.com/driver/n9qgs/yaris

About 7 1/2 weeks after this post I had 215,956 miles and that same day contraband831 had only a bit less but over 215K. It wasn't me (I don't have a fuelly account and I hit 203k before March). I doubt it was contraband831, but it might have been...that would have meant a fair amount of driving in 7 1/2 weeks though. There is another person whose screen name starts with a capital S (can't remember the full screen name) who was at almost the same mileage level contraband831 and I reached in May at around that time. It might have been that person or perhaps the person is not also a Yarisworld member. Definitely not Mazilla, trini_per4mance, nor yaris9876 as they are all way above that with Mazilla at or near 500k miles, trini at 472k+ miles, and yaris9876 at 325k+ miles.

[Francos Yaris]

2008 sedan
83,000 miles

Normal maintenance done: oil changes every 5000 miles (synthetic), fresh set of tires at 60,000 miles, new brake pads at 80,000 miles. Only major problem so far was my passenger rear wheel bearing seized on me at 70,000 miles

[12 yaris]

9400 mi. 0 issues...

[harda toenail]

Airbag light came on and around the same time I noticed coolant sprayed on the hood.
87k miles. Needed water pump and coil spring in the steering wheel replaced. Also replaced serpentine belt at this time.

08 hatchback 1.5l

[12 yaris]

11000 mi.,5 oil changes,1 air filter,1 cabin air filter....

[Idahotom]

funny you mention this because my aftermarket rostra cruise does this too. i think it has to do with the dfco engaging when the cruise lets off the accellerator.

Interesting, my aftermarket cruise is the most accurate and consistant I have ever had in any vehicle. It just nails the speed desired and keeps it there, period.

[caineroad]

112,300km (70,000mi)

[mryaris]

Just turned 60,000 miles and still trouble free.

[david_827]

11000 mi.,5 oil changes,1 air filter,1 cabin air filter....

5 oil changes in 11K miles??????????? isnt that a bit excessive?

[Kal-El]

^^^ Yeah, that's flushing money down the toilet.


Should be just past 2 oil changes.

[shastaylb]

I have a 2007 silver 3 door hatchback. I change the oil when the light comes on, keep the tires rotated and that's it. I just bought my third set of tires. The Goodyear Eagles that it came with only lasted 30,000 miles. I replaced them with Toyos that lasted 70,000 miles. I just put on a set of Hankooks. My battery went out at 70,000 miles, which I thought was premature (my original Nissan pickup battery lasted 11 years and 210,000 miles). Pretty trouble-free car. My long term opinion of this car is pretty positive. My only gripes are the funky fuel gauge, the auto-dimmer (if you drive with the lights on in the day, you can't read the clock and the speedometer is dim) and the fact that with all the compartments, there really isn't a good place to keep cds. A few rattles come and go, it is a little spooky in a side wind and it is a little noisy (the new tires help a lot). I really love the driver's side glove box and the high central speedometer. Sad to see them go in the new model. I love that 4 big people fit comfortably or 2 people and a whole lot of camping gear. This is a roomy, comfortable little car and I am 6'2''. Oddly, people keep asking me if it's a Smart Car. I will update at 200,000 miles.

[jerome]

1 year, 4 months old
4,900 miles

she's such a garage queen :wink:

2 oil changes.

about to do a 240 mile round trip road trip soon though :biggrin:

[nookandcrannycar]

I agree with you shastaylb re the auto-dimmer, but I like the fuel gauge! I also agree that new tires do change what you hear. If one picks the right new tires, the road feel will be preserved.

I replaced my tires on 9-12-12. I had 225,562 miles on the car and 85,009 miles on a set of Firestone FR710s. I probably could have squeezed another 3-5,000 miles out of these tires, but I will be doing quite a bit of driving in the next 7 weeks and I wanted to replace them and put this issue to rest. A month or so ago, my local Firestone factory store told me they could accommodate me (and the price would be slightly lower than Tire Rack with a more accessible comprehensive guarantee), but would need a 2 day lead time. I returned and requested the tires on 9-10-12 and made an installation appointment for 9-12-12.

I showed up for my appointment on 9-12-12. The next thing I did, I feel, was very important and I'd recommend nearly every consumer do this -- Get the quote you've been given in writing, specifying the price and the product.

The price I was quoted when I brought the car in for the appointment was actually 6 or 9 dollars less than the quote a month or so ago. I waited while the tires were installed and checked the total amount before signing the receipt. I walked out to get in my car and noticed the wrong tires were on the car!

I returned to the showroom and told the service writer trhe wrong tires were on the car. He said one of the employees screwed up my order, so they had to upgrade me to the next level of tire at the same cost (nice that I wasn't informed about this). I wasn't sure I believed him, but he said I had 30 days to bring them back if I didn't like them.

They put Firestone Affinity Touring 70,000 mile tires on the car instead of the 65,000 mile Firestone FR710s. I drove around for a bit and then pulled in to a Starbucks to boot up my laptop and check this tire out a bit. The pricing on the national Firestone Tire Store site did reflect what the rep asserted --- that for the price of the FR710 (67.84) they gave me a tire (the Affinity Touring) priced on the website (and on my receipt before adjustment) at 124.99. I read all the reviews I could find and the ones I found didn't vault one of the two above the other. I decided to live with the tires for a bit and reserve judgement.

I finished out that tank of gas and it was still above 40 MPG combined. I filled the tank and days (and a couple hundred miles) later I checked the air in the tires. The recommended PSI is 32. The PSI was between 27 and 31 on the tires on the car! I have a Craftsman 12v air compressor that I keep in my car. The previous tires over the 225k + miles = the OEMs plus 2 other sets. The 2nd and third sets each had 44 PSI max stated on the sidewall but I could easily pump them (and the OEMs as well) up to 50 PSI with my portable compressor. The rep at the store mentioned that these tires have more belts than the FR710s. The sidewall on each Affinity Touring tire warns not to inflate above 40 PSI.....lower than I am accustomed to and a stern warning in comparison. I used my compressor on each tire and I could see why the different approach from Firestone. These tires (at the same size level) are a bit over 10% heavier than the 710s -- more rubber (thicker?). My compressor got the PSI up to 34 -- the level wasn't going any higher with my compressor. The feel after that seemed similar to the 38 I ran on the 44 PSI max FR710s.

I calculated the first 'all Affinity' tank after refueling and the combined City/Hwy MPG was 40.77 -- so I thing these tires are acceptable re MPG. I was worried there might be a big drop. I'm driving to Kansas City on Saturday, so I essentially have until then to change my mind. I'm pretty sure I'll keep them. I'm impressed with the handling, stopping ability, general stability....just the way they feel overall.

My receipt shows that $271.36 was adjusted off to bring the price in line with the quote I received on the lower rung (in their line-up) FR710s. My final price out the door (including the Lifetime (Balance/Rotation/Valve Stem/and Road Hazzard) 'package' and tax) was $407.77 --- This was more than the $333.xx I paid for the FR710s on 9-26-09 in Pennsylvania --- but about the SAME as all the competition here in Houston IN 2009 -- NOT 2012. The size on the old Firestone FR710s, the 2 previous sets (including the OEMs), and these Firestone Affinity Touring = 185/60 15. Some internet marketers have the Affinity for as low as 85.00-87.00 for this size.

Note to all who purchase tires at a retail location --- Get the quote in writing.

[DeathBeard]

2010 liftback s, 15K miles, 3 oil changes, torn passenger CV boot fixed under warranty,42 mpg stck tires, 38 mpg 15x7, 205/50 tires, great car! Only wish is that Toyota would have been able to design the car to use camber plates, the current suspension design is a flaw, using crash bolts sucks

[nookandcrannycar]

I agree with you shastaylb re the auto-dimmer, but I like the fuel gauge! I also agree that new tires do change what you hear. If one picks the right new tires, the road feel will be preserved.

I replaced my tires on 9-12-12. I had 225,562 miles on the car and 85,009 miles on a set of Firestone FR710s. I probably could have squeezed another 3-5,000 miles out of these tires, but I will be doing quite a bit of driving in the next 7 weeks and I wanted to replace them and put this issue to rest. A month or so ago, my local Firestone factory store told me they could accommodate me (and the price would be slightly lower than Tire Rack with a more accessible comprehensive guarantee), but would need a 2 day lead time. I returned and requested the tires on 9-10-12 and made an installation appointment for 9-12-12.

I showed up for my appointment on 9-12-12. The next thing I did, I feel, was very important and I'd recommend nearly every consumer do this -- Get the quote you've been given in writing, specifying the price and the product.

The price I was quoted when I brought the car in for the appointment was actually 6 or 9 dollars less than the quote a month or so ago. I waited while the tires were installed and checked the total amount before signing the receipt. I walked out to get in my car and noticed the wrong tires were on the car!

I returned to the showroom and told the service writer trhe wrong tires were on the car. He said one of the employees screwed up my order, so they had to upgrade me to the next level of tire at the same cost (nice that I wasn't informed about this). I wasn't sure I believed him, but he said I had 30 days to bring them back if I didn't like them.

They put Firestone Affinity Touring 70,000 mile tires on the car instead of the 65,000 mile Firestone FR710s. I drove around for a bit and then pulled in to a Starbucks to boot up my laptop and check this tire out a bit. The pricing on the national Firestone Tire Store site did reflect what the rep asserted --- that for the price of the FR710 (67.84) they gave me a tire (the Affinity Touring) priced on the website (and on my receipt before adjustment) at 124.99. I read all the reviews I could find and the ones I found didn't vault one of the two above the other. I decided to live with the tires for a bit and reserve judgement.

I finished out that tank of gas and it was still above 40 MPG combined. I filled the tank and days (and a couple hundred miles) later I checked the air in the tires. The recommended PSI is 32. The PSI was between 27 and 31 on the tires on the car! I have a Craftsman 12v air compressor that I keep in my car. The previous tires over the 225k + miles = the OEMs plus 2 other sets. The 2nd and third sets each had 44 PSI max stated on the sidewall but I could easily pump them (and the OEMs as well) up to 50 PSI with my portable compressor. The rep at the store mentioned that these tires have more belts than the FR710s. The sidewall on each Affinity Touring tire warns not to inflate above 40 PSI.....lower than I am accustomed to and a stern warning in comparison. I used my compressor on each tire and I could see why the different approach from Firestone. These tires (at the same size level) are a bit over 10% heavier than the 710s -- more rubber (thicker?). My compressor got the PSI up to 34 -- the level wasn't going any higher with my compressor. The feel after that seemed similar to the 38 I ran on the 44 PSI max FR710s.

I calculated the first 'all Affinity' tank after refueling and the combined City/Hwy MPG was 40.77 -- so I thing these tires are acceptable re MPG. I was worried there might be a big drop. I'm driving to Kansas City on Saturday, so I essentially have until then to change my mind. I'm pretty sure I'll keep them. I'm impressed with the handling, stopping ability, general stability....just the way they feel overall.

My receipt shows that $271.36 was adjusted off to bring the price in line with the quote I received on the lower rung (in their line-up) FR710s. My final price out the door (including the Lifetime (Balance/Rotation/Valve Stem/and Road Hazzard) 'package' and tax) was $407.77 --- This was more than the $333.xx I paid for the FR710s on 9-26-09 in Pennsylvania --- but about the SAME as all the competition here in Houston IN 2009 -- NOT 2012. The size on the old Firestone FR710s, the 2 previous sets (including the OEMs), and these Firestone Affinity Touring = 185/60 15. Some internet marketers have the Affinity for as low as 85.00-87.00 for this size.

Note to all who purchase tires at a retail location --- Get the quote in writing.

The Affinity Touring aren't giving me better MPG (< FR710s, actually). I also don't like the lack of 'PSI flexibility', and I've uncovered more reviews re people unhappy with this choice. I'm within the 30 day trial period, so on Monday I ordered some FR710s and will have them put on tomorrow with no consequence re cost.

[NancyMac]

2008 YARIS SEDAN
33,000 MILES
Black
Need two new tires, but that's my fault for not rotating like I should. Otherwise, no problems!

[jfgentner678]

2008 Yaris Sedan
88k Miles
Transmission went out at 61k miles, but replaced.
Did coolant flush today (88,012 miles)
Oil every 5k miles

This was the wifes car, but it's all mine now :) 90 mile round trip commutes here I come!!

[malibuguy]

40k on my 2010 sedan...no problems other then a small rattle or buzz in the dash ever since ive bought the car (new) and the a/c smell these suffer from

[nookandcrannycar]

2008 Yaris Sedan
88k Miles
Transmission went out at 61k miles, but replaced.
Did coolant flush today (88,012 miles)
Oil every 5k miles

This was the wifes car, but it's all mine now :) 90 mile round trip commutes here I come!!

Automatic transmission I presume?

[edmscan]

168,000 KM ... just got an oil change, no problems there. Although the dealer did say my coolant was a little low. So they fixed that ... so ready for winter I hope.

[bankrobber]

Folks the auto dimmer for the dash lights can be brightened durring the day by pushing the dimmer control switch up.

[bankrobber]

2007 White 3 door HB
Manual
156k miles. No repairs yet
Only PM services.
One belt, spark plugs

[12 yaris]

12500 mi.,2012,LE,Lagoon Blue Mica,Bought Jan.9,(Happy Birthday To Me)!
No Issues....

[mariann]

2007 hatchback
dark gray
128.000 Km = 79.546 miles
multimode transmission.

problems: oxygen sensor, plastic parts dried out and fall.
squeeky plastic under wipers (with rubber bands between the window and the engine. constantly needed to oil the window tracks with cillicone oil. some leackage at the rear window when raining.
rear pistons that elevating the rear door are not elevationg untill the end.
some more but its enogh...
the positive its that i did so many miles and i didnt have to change the rear brakes. (stand in the manufacture standarts and annual licening).
the front brake pads i change 3 times. and one time the plates.

[Kal-El]

Still no repairs.

[Tomatogrower]

2009 Hatchback, Absolutely Red, ~20,000 miles
No issues!

[Kazimodo]

2007 first series got it in spring 2006
after 6 months = alternator light just flickering , no fix ,
kept it like that , first series 2007 , fault in regulator ,
inside alternator , making computer think there is a problem
but all is fine and now at 145,000 Km with alt light
flickering once in a while , most of the time in summer months .
.
Oh and AC only worked first 24 months , 2007 , AC kapout !!
never fixed , when warm => take out the Motorcycle .

[groggy625]

169572 miles.....2008 HB Polar White
jus had org. brakes, water pump, plugs done
good ta go for another 150k

[jRoss]

2010 flint mica 5spd sedan, bought with 46k, now has 49k. No problems, great gas mileage, hooked up mtx sound system, looking into rims. Great little car so far, from what i have read on this forum, i think i chose the right car.

[bronsin]

I think you DO have a drivetrain warranty 5 years 60k miles...

[lambornisyoantuan]

2000 yaris-silver
54000 km :)

[Qmobile]

Update on my just turned over 112k miles and still goin strong

[Kal-El]

Decided to finally replace my original spark plugs today even though the car still starts and runs like new. 132,000 miles on them and the mechanic looked at them and showed me and they were still looking good! Not much wear. Could've gone 10's of thousands of miles more. Either way, I got new NGK iridium plugs good for at least another 100K. The originals were Denso's.

:smile:

[nookandcrannycar]

I agree with you shastaylb re the auto-dimmer, but I like the fuel gauge! I also agree that new tires do change what you hear. If one picks the right new tires, the road feel will be preserved.

I replaced my tires on 9-12-12. I had 225,562 miles on the car and 85,009 miles on a set of Firestone FR710s. I probably could have squeezed another 3-5,000 miles out of these tires, but I will be doing quite a bit of driving in the next 7 weeks and I wanted to replace them and put this issue to rest. A month or so ago, my local Firestone factory store told me they could accommodate me (and the price would be slightly lower than Tire Rack with a more accessible comprehensive guarantee), but would need a 2 day lead time. I returned and requested the tires on 9-10-12 and made an installation appointment for 9-12-12.

I showed up for my appointment on 9-12-12. The next thing I did, I feel, was very important and I'd recommend nearly every consumer do this -- Get the quote you've been given in writing, specifying the price and the product.

The price I was quoted when I brought the car in for the appointment was actually 6 or 9 dollars less than the quote a month or so ago. I waited while the tires were installed and checked the total amount before signing the receipt. I walked out to get in my car and noticed the wrong tires were on the car!

I returned to the showroom and told the service writer trhe wrong tires were on the car. He said one of the employees screwed up my order, so they had to upgrade me to the next level of tire at the same cost (nice that I wasn't informed about this). I wasn't sure I believed him, but he said I had 30 days to bring them back if I didn't like them.

They put Firestone Affinity Touring 70,000 mile tires on the car instead of the 65,000 mile Firestone FR710s. I drove around for a bit and then pulled in to a Starbucks to boot up my laptop and check this tire out a bit. The pricing on the national Firestone Tire Store site did reflect what the rep asserted --- that for the price of the FR710 (67.84) they gave me a tire (the Affinity Touring) priced on the website (and on my receipt before adjustment) at 124.99. I read all the reviews I could find and the ones I found didn't vault one of the two above the other. I decided to live with the tires for a bit and reserve judgement.

I finished out that tank of gas and it was still above 40 MPG combined. I filled the tank and days (and a couple hundred miles) later I checked the air in the tires. The recommended PSI is 32. The PSI was between 27 and 31 on the tires on the car! I have a Craftsman 12v air compressor that I keep in my car. The previous tires over the 225k + miles = the OEMs plus 2 other sets. The 2nd and third sets each had 44 PSI max stated on the sidewall but I could easily pump them (and the OEMs as well) up to 50 PSI with my portable compressor. The rep at the store mentioned that these tires have more belts than the FR710s. The sidewall on each Affinity Touring tire warns not to inflate above 40 PSI.....lower than I am accustomed to and a stern warning in comparison. I used my compressor on each tire and I could see why the different approach from Firestone. These tires (at the same size level) are a bit over 10% heavier than the 710s -- more rubber (thicker?). My compressor got the PSI up to 34 -- the level wasn't going any higher with my compressor. The feel after that seemed similar to the 38 I ran on the 44 PSI max FR710s.

I calculated the first 'all Affinity' tank after refueling and the combined City/Hwy MPG was 40.77 -- so I thing these tires are acceptable re MPG. I was worried there might be a big drop. I'm driving to Kansas City on Saturday, so I essentially have until then to change my mind. I'm pretty sure I'll keep them. I'm impressed with the handling, stopping ability, general stability....just the way they feel overall.

My receipt shows that $271.36 was adjusted off to bring the price in line with the quote I received on the lower rung (in their line-up) FR710s. My final price out the door (including the Lifetime (Balance/Rotation/Valve Stem/and Road Hazzard) 'package' and tax) was $407.77 --- This was more than the $333.xx I paid for the FR710s on 9-26-09 in Pennsylvania --- but about the SAME as all the competition here in Houston IN 2009 -- NOT 2012. The size on the old Firestone FR710s, the 2 previous sets (including the OEMs), and these Firestone Affinity Touring = 185/60 15. Some internet marketers have the Affinity for as low as 85.00-87.00 for this size.

Note to all who purchase tires at a retail location --- Get the quote in writing.

I forgot to post that just before this post I replaced my battery at exactly 3 years of 'age' to the day (224,946 miles on the car and 86,891 miles on that battery) with an inexpensive Wal-Mart 1 year guarantee battery.

Re the tires, I had 30 days to change to new FR710s if I didn't like Affinity model. After 1247 miles on the 4 Affinity (and 226,809 miles on the car) I had Firestone change (at no cherge) to new FR710s.

15th oil change at 240,010 miles.

Tire rotation at 240,041 miles.

At 241,101 miles I installed the first cabin air filter in my Yaris.

At 242,962 miles replaced passenger side headlight bulb (OEM on that side lasted 150,207 miles, so the first replacement (from AutoZone) lasted 92,755 miles).

[Kal-El]

Well, after a couple of years of a short commute, a new job location has me back at 100 miles a day. So here comes the mileage. No fears, I welcome the miles as it seems to have no effect on the Yaris. :smile:

Just rolled....

[nookandcrannycar]

I had to call AAA on 4-25-13 (after post #214 (same day) on this thread --- this is post #216) at night re listening to my radio with the engine off (:redface:). Yesterday I finally wiped down the battery and took the car to Wal-Mart (recommended by AAA as he felt the battery needed to be replaced). Wal-Mart says the battery test = fine (my 6-24-13 post on the aftermarket battery thread) and it hasn't failed to produce a start since 4-25-13. No other issues in these last 5,000 + miles since post #214. Almost at 248,300 miles overall.

[Kal-El]

To nookandcrannycar, nice mileage. :thumbsup:

So how have you racked up your miles? Just a long commute / road trips? Sorry if you have already mentioned it.

[nookandcrannycar]

To nookandcrannycar, nice mileage. :thumbsup:

So how have you racked up your miles? Just a long commute / road trips? Sorry if you have already mentioned it.

Scenic day trips around here (as well as errands) eat up mileage, but much of the earlier mileage (coincidentally up to just past the mileage where you are now) = road trips (45 states + DC + Ontario, Canada-----the remaining 20+ MLB parks I hadn't been to + Cooperstown, Canton, The Field of Dreams, the Basketball HOF, The Nationals new park, volunteering for Habitat for Humanity in New Orleans, lots of day trips (in California) with my little cousin (like a daughter to me....and she's only a little girl once) to the beach, hikes, visiting their horse once they dramatically changed the location of his pasture, to aquariums, to Golden Gate Park, to the Oakland Zoo, to other zoos, etc. while visiting family in California (SF Bay Area, Monterey Peninsula, Sacramento area, Lake Tahoe)...and during some of that time building a house here in Texas. Lots of driving between Montgomery County, TX and the SF Bay Area in 2008 and 2009...and it is 2k miles each way.

Since that early mileage ('zero' to just under 145k between October 2006 and October 2009).....not as many road trips ----- to Target Field in Minneapolis during opening week in 2010 and stayed in Arkansas on the way back (visited Fayetteville, Eureka Springs, and Fort Smith). To NYC in June of 2010 to see games at the new Yankee Stadium and Citi Field, etc. To Florida end of March/April 2012 for the opening of Marlins Park and stayed to see sites I'd missed on previous trips
(5k miles on that trip). To Tampa/St. Pete and Orlando late September/early October 2012...........but more day trips ----- Huntsville, Lake Livingston, Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, (and NASA, etc. around our metro....I think the City of Houston alone = 600+ square miles).

P.S. oops, 2 errors above -- 44 states not 45 (as my Yaris didn't make it to Wisconsin until my Target Field trip in 2010) and...oops... 2006-2009 also included road trips from No. Cal to So. Cal to visit friends I've known since I lived in So. Cal.

[Manololiboiron]

Yaris 2007 hb blue
94000 km
Only problem i had was the alternator ,dimmer switch
And a batterie last week
Put 40 liter in it and i do arround 500 km

[Sir A.Y. Atoyot]

2008 4-door hatch, "Orange Mica", auto, 80,000 km. zero problems ever. 50 mpg on the highway, slightly less in town.

[tforkner]

'09 blazing blue hatch. 90k+ miles. Replaced the tires and the battery. Had to replace driver's side axle seal. Part cost $11, but dealership quoted $900+ to put it in. Did it myself. Oh - put on a new serpentine belt. Old one was looking a bit cracked.

[pop pop]

Got a 2009 sedan/auto with 87,000+miles and climbing. Water pump went south @ 75,000, but overall, a great little car.

[33OH]

'08 Yaris hatch, manual, 130K miles, motor mounts went out, replaced all myself - cost about $200 in parts.

Also replaced an axle (just to replace a CV boot/bearings) at around 115K.

[07liftback]

07 Yaris Hatchback, 5-speed manual, 85k miles

36-39mpg 30% city 70% freeway

No issues so far, sometimes cranking may take a couple seconds longer than usual.

[graceinhim]

Brand NEW TO ME as of a week ago
2009 Zephyr Metallic Blue Sedan Canadian
43600 KM = 27091 Miles
No Issues so far - Love the car.
Just had Alarm/Starter Installed
Just Installed my Stereo / Hardwired Radar Detector
Fixing to Add and Extra Aux Port / Cameras front and rear / and DIY Cruise Control / Hitch for my Bike Rack.

Looking for Winter Tires for it soon.

[Kal-El]

Rolled 150K today. Still feels like new.

Pic taken this week. Sure doesn't look like a 150,000 mile car either. :thumbsup:

[nookandcrannycar]

Rolled 150K today. Still feels like new.

Pic taken this week. Sure doesn't look like a 150,000 mile car either. :thumbsup:

:thumbsup: Congrats! These little cars are amazing.

[caper26]

2010 5MT 4 door. (Bought new in April 2011)
36,000 km.
P300, 302, 304 ECL codes at 33,000. (Cylinder misfire code). Code cleared at about 35,500 and did not return yet.
Reduction in MPG after 6 months, coincidental with fall/winter in Canada, but mpg did not return in spring/summer to previous year's stats.
Possible throwout bearing in clutch at 36,000... hearing a low volume rattle/chirping noise with clutch engaged. Issue is new and not diagnosed by a mechanic yet.

[yougojay]

Rolled 150K today. Still feels like new.

Pic taken this week. Sure doesn't look like a 150,000 mile car either. :thumbsup:

Congrats! :thumbup:
Your car looks great, no, doesn't look like it has 150,000 miles at all.
I've got a long way to go at 4,800 miles - Really good to hear it still feels like new! :thumbsup:

[nookandcrannycar]

The light illuminating my middle (of the 3) heater/AC control 'wheels' on my dash (the one controlling airflow location) went out last night. FYI, each wheel has a separate illumination light (obviously) with (surprisingly) a different part number. Not in stock, had to order --- $9.80 including tax. First dash light to ever burn out on my Yaris. Not a bad track record for that item (or really anything on my Yaris) given about 85 months of use and 266k+ miles.

[nookandcrannycar]

The light illuminating my middle (of the 3) heater/AC control 'wheels' on my dash (the one controlling airflow location) went out last night. FYI, each wheel has a separate illumination light (obviously) with (surprisingly) a different part number. Not in stock, had to order --- $9.80 including tax. First dash light to ever burn out on my Yaris. Not a bad track record for that item (or really anything on my Yaris) given about 85 months of use and 266k+ miles.

Argh!. The light came back on! Wasted money on ordering (and prepaying for) the part. Must be a loose connection. The 'seating' for that dial is bent. After her first day of Kindergarten (she's 11 now), my little cousin was sitting in my lap with her feet on the dash and she ended up with her foot on the edge of that dial. She looked so comfortable, I didn't tell her to move her foot. Their neighbor came out to move her trash cans (after pick up) back from the street. She asked about the first day of Kindergarten (her kids had had the same teacher). At that moment, my little cousin was pretending to call her teacher on either my or her mother's cell phone while wearing sunglasses. The neighbor got quite a kick out of that. A few years later the Subaru 'Baby Driver' commercial started airing on TV...and each time I see that commercial I think of that day (I later realized she was 'modeling' her mother). The last picture I ever take of my Yaris will be of that 'crooked' dial :smile:.

[jerome]

been awhile since i've checked in

'11 5dr/5spd

2yrs 7mos ownership (bought 5/29/11 w/16 miles)
as of today: 6,800 miles :smile:

[detroiter]

2008 LB model, 197,000 miles. Only things that have failed is the water pump and I've got that ABS Cel because of the faulty wire in the steering wheel. I've seen many threads on this forum with people who have the same cel thrown. I believe Toyota should have recalled this car and fixed the issue but they never did. Aside from that, I can't complain about the car. It's started up every time, I drive it easy and hard, took it on trips from here in Detroit to Florida, NY, Chicago, etc. It's seen auto x days and warzones (driving on Michigan roads). It's a trooper

[nookandcrannycar]

197,000 miles.

:thumbsup: 200k is right around the corner!

warzones (driving on Michigan roads).

:laugh: I was reminded of this fact this past Summer (as if I could have forgotten from previous trips...NOT :biggrin:).

[LuisPRTRD]

2007 sedan
black sand pearl
78,000

[detroiter]

Nook, can I ask where in God's name you drive? lol..that mileage is unreal.

[nookandcrannycar]

Nook, can I ask where in God's name you drive? lol..that mileage is unreal.

See post #218 on this thread. I've also taken two trips since then:

1. Late summer 2013 - (4500 miles or 5500 miles..can't remember which) Headed North, stopped in Denton,TX for a bit and then Oklahoma City for the night. I somehow made it to KC the next day for the last game of the Royals home stand (a goal for the trip...I hadn't been to that stadium for a game since the stadium received a ($250 million IIRC) facelift). I spent that night and the next in Blue Springs, MO and then that next day (the day I left) I spent some of the day in Independence, MO (saw the downtown area, the Truman House (residence), and toured the Truman Presidential Library) and then headed to St. Joseph for the remainder of the daylight hours and ended up in Omaha, NE for the night and spent a couple of days there. I then headed to the SE corner of North Dakota (Wahpeton area) to meet up with a friend I hadn't seen in years. I continued on to St. Cloud, MN for the night and then 1-2 (?) night/nights in Janesville, WI (hometown of Paul Ryan). The closed General Motors plant there is something to see. I then headed to Mishawaka, IN for the night. The next day I made my way across the border into Michigan and eventually to the Four Winds resort (another goal for the trip...had to get some Hard Rock Cafe stuff :smile:) and then to Indianapolis for the night. After Indianapolis I headed to Branson, MO and spent I think 3-4 days there. I explored the area...the town, around and across much of Table Rock Lake, and paid to go up to the observation deck at Inspiration Tower. I then had my Yaris checked out in Springfield, MO (the day I got to Branson (IIRC) a YW member was driving his daughter's Yaris and one of the Control Arm Bolts broke and he had a terrible accident...Hershey posted that he went out the next day and got his bolts replaced). I then headed to Tulsa, OK (1 or 2 days), and then back to Texas.

2. October 1st-31st (7500 miles) - Left Texas and headed to Mississippi through Louisiana. I spent that first night in Jackson, MS. I spent the whole next day there and then to Tuscaloosa, AL for the night. The next day I toured the Mercedes-Benz factory in Alabama and spent the night in Gadsden, AL. Then to Lookout Mountain, TN and Lookout Mountain, GA (park areas run by the US Government closed :rolleyes:) and then to Chattanooga for the night and to Signal Mountain late at night...could see all the lights in the valley from a local park). Toured all of the Signal Mountain area the next day (for some reason the U.S. Government run parks there weren't roped off and visitors were walking around). That night, IIRC stayed in Chattanooga again. Next day to Spartanburg, SC for the night and then to Simpsonville, SC the next night (I wasn't able to tour the BMW factory, but did get some pictures of the area). Next day to Wytheville, VA for the night, through Hickory, NC and Princeton, WV on the way there. Then the next day headed toward Brattleboro, VT for the night, but I might have spent another night somewhere in between on the way there. Then to Burlington VT area (1-2 nights?)...and to Montpelier to see the Capitol building and the town. Vermont is very pretty (the camera I bought before leaving on this trip got quite a bit of use there). Previously I had only been to Bennington, VT (one branch of my family left Bennington in the 1840s to head to California). I then headed to Newport, RI (2-3 days?) and drove around the area and also toured the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Then to Mystic, CT...had to get a slice of Mystic Pizza, etc. Then to Manchester, CT for the night. Then toured the Mark Twain house in Hartford and then to Enfield, CT for the night. Then drove to Maine, stopping in Saco (and a few other places along the way) andin Bangor for the night. Then to Madawaska the next day (the Northernmost town in New England and one of the 'corners' on the Four Corners motorcycle tour...there is even a park there to welcome bikers...and a Tim Horton's :smile:) and back to Bangor for the night. The next day I went to Freeport, ME walked all around the L.L. Bean complex, and some of the town. I also made it to Walker Point in Kennebunkport. I then headed toward Newport, RI and eventaualy did make it there (road construction in the Boston area...ugh...ugh...ugh) but I could tell I was getting sick (cellulitis). I went to the Hospital in Newport the next day (per my GP over the phone), got some antibiotics, paid for my hotel for a week, and then spent the next 4 days in bed. The final three days of that week = day trip to Provincetown and Cape Cod Seashore, walked the Cliff Walk (in the rain) in Newport on another day, and spent the other day relaxing. The next day I drove to Piscataway, NJ for the next night after stopping in Nyack, NY and running out of gas (at night) on Rt 59 just west of 'the Nyacks' while on my way to a gas station (an interesting experience...AAA almost couldn't find me). The next day I did a dry run for the next day's trip to the Statue of Liberty and spent the night in East Brunswick. The next day I spent most of the day at the Statue of Liberty and took the last ferry back to New Jersey. I then (after giving up trying to park at a restaurant) drove from Hoboken to Linwood Plaza in Fort Lee.....at rush hour...on a Friday. I have a pretty high frustration tolerance, but that got to me. Earlier this month I learned that I drove through two of the ten most densly populated cities in the U.S. on that drive...doesn't surprise me at all. I spent that night in Delaware, and the next night (and most of the day) after that in Asheville, NC. I then spent the next night in Montgomery, AL and most of the next day there before heading to Gadsden, AL for the night. The next day I drove to Mentone, AL..beautiful..a beautiful rural mountain area (lots of camps for kids there, and Cloudmont (the Southeasternmost Alpine ski area in the U.S.) is located there. I left that area after dark. I wanted to get back to my house before trick-or-treating started (the next night) as some of my neighbors love fireworks so much (any chance to set them off) that I worry about the possibility of a fire....so I drove straight through...just stopping along the way for food, and a quick nap in my car at a truck stop. My original plan was for this to be a shorter trip, but: 1. Getting sick, and 2. The government shutdown (:rolleyes:) made for a longer trip (I didn't want to miss the Statue of Liberty on this trip, so I kept 'borrowing from places to go on future trips').



-- Overall, my Yaris has been to D.C., to Ontario (Niagara Falls to Toronto and back), and to all of the 'Lower 48' U.S. states except Idaho and Montana (I've been to Idaho and Montana, just not in my Yaris). My Yaris has also been to '3 of the 4 corners' (vehicle on a paved road wise...not hiking wise......The Southeast (Key West (Southernmost point in the Southeast) in 2007 and a point along the A1A in FL (the Easternmost point in the Southeast) in 2007 and in 2012)....The Southwest (The parking lot at Border Field State Park in 2010....the Four Corners motorcycle tour states 'San Ysidro, CA', but the parking lot at Border Field State Park is a few miles west of San Ysidro....government employees can drive past the parking lot (closer to the beach), but the parking lot is as far as 'Joe Citizen' can drive (there is a locked gate at that point).....The Northeast (Lubec, ME in 2009 (the Easternmost town on the U.S. mainland) and Madawaska, ME (the Northernmost town in New England) in 2013).

[bestyaris]

2007 4 Door Sedan (base)
129K miles

1. regular oil changes
2. Tranny oil change (auto)
3. Air filter change
4. brake pads
5. sets of tires (on 3rd sets)

Hit dead deer recently which damaged front lower bumper

Other than that should be good to go till 200k..

[caper26]

Nook, can I ask where in God's name you drive? lol..that mileage is unreal.

I have a 2010 with under 38,000 km, which is about 23,500 miles.

:D

Daily commuter but I only live about 6 or 7 km from work

[nookandcrannycar]

I have a 2010 with under 38,000 km, which is about 23,500 miles.

:D

Daily commuter but I only live about 6 or 7 km from work

:smile: You likely have one of the highest enjoyment per kilometer levels of any YW member, as you live, IMO, in one of the most beautiful spots on earth :smile: . My aunt and uncle are big golf nuts. They stayed at Keltic Lodge and at Digby Pines on the same trip. They told me 'You cannot miss the Cabot Trail' (a must see). I didn't, and they were right.

[bestyaris]

http://s28.postimg.org/zfkpq6cz1/CAM00098.jpg

[reggaetonfreak]

2007 Hatchback
White
48000

Stinky A/C (sometimes) since born
squeaky gear shifter (fixed with white spray grease)
couple of rust spots in the engine bay
missing RH axle-shaft dampener clamp

[junorico24]

2007 hatchback

123 345 km's


Smelly a/c like burnt something.
Gearbox mixed sometimes it's smooth then sometimes niggling.

[soldout]

1st oil change today at around 36000 miles. Changed to a mobile 1 filter and pennzoil platinum 5w20 for the winter. Hoping to get 10k on the oil and 15k on the filter. I work for dell as a field service tech and there are some days when I drive 200+ miles. I will post back in this thread when there are other repairs or maintenance.

[RJay]

2002 T-sport 3-doors blue Yaris (EU model)
126666 km today, got it for 4 months now so nothing after taking delivery yet, except discovering a crack in the rear windshield wiper-arm.
Plastic fantastic?

[Kal-El]

Latest milestone :smile:

https://snt152.mail.live.com/att/GetAttachment.aspx?tnail=0&messageId=5330dd5b-a4d7-11e3-a3d5-00215ad85708&Aux=0|0|8D106FB3E66C0F0||0|0|0|0||&cid=ae366c06308ef831&maxwidth=220&maxheight=160&size=Att&blob=MHwyMDE0MDMwNF8wNzQ2NDctMS5qcGd8aW1hZ2UvanBlZ w_3d_3d

So I did what I consider my first repair on my Yaris last month. This car is unbelievably well built to have just one thing go as of 160,000 miles. It was a rear wheel bearing.

The only other maintenance items I've done is...

-1 belt replacement
-1 battery replacement
- replaced spark plugs
- tail light bulbs
& of course oil and tires

:smile:

[nookandcrannycar]

Latest milestone :smile:

https://snt152.mail.live.com/att/GetAttachment.aspx?tnail=0&messageId=5330dd5b-a4d7-11e3-a3d5-00215ad85708&Aux=0|0|8D106FB3E66C0F0||0|0|0|0||&cid=ae366c06308ef831&maxwidth=220&maxheight=160&size=Att&blob=MHwyMDE0MDMwNF8wNzQ2NDctMS5qcGd8aW1hZ2UvanBlZ w_3d_3d

So I did what I consider my first repair on my Yaris last month. This car is unbelievably well built to have just one thing go as of 160,000 miles. It was a rear wheel bearing.

The only other maintenance items I've done is...

-1 belt replacement
-1 battery replacement
- replaced spark plugs
- rear tail light bulbs
& of course oil and tires

:smile:

Congrats :thumbsup:! My first repair was also a wheel bearing, but front not rear,,,,and yours lasted longer (replaced mine at 110k+). I almost made it to your new milestone with 1 repair, but my alternator crapped out at 159k+. No repairs since, though :thumbsup:. My maintenance = pretty similar to yours except more batteries (Texas heat + 2 cheap (but did squeeze 136k out of the 2 of them) 1yr batteries...just replaced the 2nd one with the same one CTScott has (NAPA Legend)) and different bulbs (headlight and plate light bulbs), part of a bottle of coolant, and replacing the control arm bolts, + ? (= on this thread, or will be within a few days :smile:.

[Kal-El]

Congrats :thumbsup:! My first repair was also a wheel bearing, but front not rear,,,,and yours lasted longer (replaced mine at 110k+). I almost made it to your new milestone with 1 repair, but my alternator crapped out at 159k+. No repairs since, though :thumbsup:. My maintenance = pretty similar to yours except more batteries (Texas heat + 2 cheap (but did squeeze 136k out of the 2 of them) 1yr batteries...just replaced the 2nd one with the same one CTScott has (NAPA Legend)) and different bulbs (headlight and plate light bulbs), part of a bottle of coolant, and replacing the control arm bolts, + ? (= on this thread, or will be within a few days :smile:.

:thumbsup:

[nookandcrannycar]

254,841 miles:
Oil+Filter Change/Battery Check(ok)/Other(brought in re driving a bit off and unsure if this was re the particular roads I was driving on (around Table Rock Lake in Missouri), or something more. Another Yarisworld member had a control arm bolt break that week, resulting in an accident. I was informed that one of the motor mounts was bad. I had a trusted local shop look at the car (after I returned to Texas....the shop above was in Springfield, Missouri) and the local shop said all the motor mounts = just fine. Once I reduced the tire pressure to Toyota Spec (IIRC, after returning to Texas), the symptoms disappeared. Date = 8/25/13.

255,698 miles:
Free Tire Rotation + Balancing at Firestone. Date = 8/28/13

266,503 miles:
18th Oil + Filter Change. Date = 11/1/13

267,865 miles:
Had local shop install control arm bolts I bought at Fred Haas Toyota. Bolts = 2 x $8.05 = $16.10 plus tax (big increase over the last time I checked that price). Labor to install these bolts at the local shop = $33.08. Date = 11/22/13

272,585 miles:
Firestone - Tire sealant I used on flat tire the night before invalidated the road hazard warranty. They gave me a pro rata discount on the new tire based on the remaining tread ($58.31 -- 40.31 for the tire with pro rata discount --$13.44 for new road hazard warranty--$4.44 tax). Date = 1/29/14

274,071 miles:
19th Oil + Filter Change. Took to Brake Check (a Texas chain). Included Battery Check (why I went there...and the battery was bad) and Wheel Alignment Check. Date = 2/20/14

Between 274,071 and 274,086 miles:
NAPA Legend Battery - $120.99 net = Battery + Core Deposit + Environmental Fee/Tax + Sales Tax.....MINUS Core Deposit and Sales Tax on Core Deposit when I handed them the old battery. This is the 4th Battery -- OEM Battery lasted 2 years 11+ months and 138,055 miles. 2nd Battery = Sears 'Cheapie' with 1 year guarantee -- lasted exactly 3 years to the day and 86,891 miles. 3rd Battery = Wal-Mart 'Cheapie' with 1 year guarantee (almost same price Sears battery was 3 years before) -- lasted 1 year 4 1/2 months and 49,140 miles. Date = 2/20/14

274,086 miles:
Had local shop install the NAPA Legend battery - $10.00 (Well worth it.....one cable was a b**** to remove from one of the posts on the old battery...and they sprayed the terminals after the install.....I didn't have to buy a can of spray). Date = 2/20/14

275,380 miles: TODAY -- 3/8/14 -- Driver's side headlight bulb just went out (I have Daytime Running Lights). Can't complain. OEM on driver's side lasted 138,111 miles, so the replacement lasted 137,269 miles. On the passenger side, the OEM bulb lasted 150,207 miles, and the replacement lasted 92,755 miles (replacement replaced at 242,962 miles).

[Kal-El]

^^

Thanks for the info. :smile:

I noticed you change oil only every 15K or so. I assume you're on synthetic?

I use conventional and do it every 5-6K.

Also, I've been curious at how long people's struts last on the Yaris. I haven't seen anyone replace them accept for those who have lowered their car. With the exception of Triniper4mance who changed them somewhere around 450,000 miles. So Nook... yours are still good at 275+K? That's impressive.

I was in a shop recently and a sign says "experts" recommend changing shocks/struts every 50,000 miles. LOL.