Toyota Yaris reliability - Toyota Yaris Forums

mkaresh · 01-15-2007, 11:18 AM

I wanted more up-to-date auto reliability information that included actual repair rates. So in late 2005 I started getting people together to make this possible. TrueDelta now reports absolute repair rates that make the differences between cars much clearer. Results are updated four times a year, so it's possible to track cars closely as they age.

We've had very good participation by owners of the 2007 Yaris, so we're already providing results for this year. A larger sample size is always better, though, and we especially need more 2008s and 2009s.

Participants simply report repairs the month after they occur on a one-page survey. When there are no repairs, they simply report an approximate odometer reading four times a year, at the end of each quarter.

To encourage participation, participants receive full access to all results, not just those for the Yaris, free of charge.

For the details, and to sign up to help out:

Car reliability research

Note: it's interesting to read everyone's responses in the thread, but we can only use data submitted through the survey process in our analysis.

eco · 01-15-2007, 01:38 PM

Mine hasn't been in the shop for any un-sceduled work.

mkaresh · 01-18-2007, 01:12 PM

It's just as helpful to have cars participating that have no problems, since I'm focusing on the repair rate. The survey only collects info on problems that happen after you sign up, with the exception of the first month, to minimize bias.

Still need more cars signed up to participate before I can start collecting data on the Yaris.

Nutzoids · 01-18-2007, 01:27 PM

Do the cars have to be stock?

I'll help out!

mkaresh · 01-18-2007, 01:33 PM

What level of mods are we talking about? Intake, exhaust, and other things that just bump power by up to 25 horsepower don't concern me. An aftermarket turbo or supercharger would be another matter.

mkaresh · 02-19-2007, 02:43 PM

Still need a few more Yarii to get started.

hystria · 02-19-2007, 09:03 PM

some 4000miles on the clock. sticky ignition relay (leading to power steering temporary failure). that's all.

registered on delta :)

mikeukrainetz · 02-20-2007, 11:17 PM

I have 21000km on my Yaris trouble free.

uncleyaris · 02-20-2007, 11:22 PM

i know it is a car but this is toyota from JPN. honda and nissan better think twice. This car is a force to be considered!!!!!!!!!!!!

firefly1_0 · 02-21-2007, 02:26 PM

i have 25000Km's on my '06 RS with a borla axle-back exhaust.

new timing chain and sprockets installed at 15000 Km's

Katana · 02-21-2007, 04:15 PM

No problem until now.

Just a clutch pump...

Moose · 02-21-2007, 10:08 PM

20,000 miles on my 2007 Yaris (that's 33,200 km, I believe), and nothing has been done besides scheduled maintenance. There is an occasional grind going into third gear, but it never does it at the dealership, so there's "no problem."

YANGSTER · 02-21-2007, 10:47 PM

34000 KM on my 07 HB,
scheduled maintenance done,
changed my CAT thx to the TSB,
changed my windshield sprayer, thx to the TSB again.

No problem so far....hope it stays this way for a while.

ROCKLANDTOYOTA · 02-21-2007, 11:16 PM

150 miles and my only problem is getting used to 1st gear. being a former honda guy i seem to stall out first gear sometimes especially in the morning.....

gonzo452001 · 02-22-2007, 07:04 AM

over 8000miles no problems yet

eTiMaGo · 02-22-2007, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROCKLANDTOYOTA

150 miles and my only problem is getting used to 1st gear. being a former honda guy i seem to stall out first gear sometimes especially in the morning.....

Yeah that took a while too!

Only 1400km on my car (what can I say, I don't drive so much!), and no OEM-related problems, only a brake fluid leak, but that was a problem with my aftermarket brakes.

Typer73 · 02-23-2007, 09:19 PM

5500 miles no problems. Thought my A/C wasn't working when I turned it on yesterday, then realized I forgot to hit the A/C button--duh!

leowhy · 02-24-2007, 06:21 AM

almost at 2000km now & everything are great!!!

01-15-2007, 11:18 AM	#1
mkaresh Drives: Mazda Protege5 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 88	Toyota Yaris reliability I wanted more up-to-date auto reliability information that included actual repair rates. So in late 2005 I started getting people together to make this possible. TrueDelta now reports absolute repair rates that make the differences between cars much clearer. Results are updated four times a year, so it's possible to track cars closely as they age. We've had very good participation by owners of the 2007 Yaris, so we're already providing results for this year. A larger sample size is always better, though, and we especially need more 2008s and 2009s. Participants simply report repairs the month after they occur on a one-page survey. When there are no repairs, they simply report an approximate odometer reading four times a year, at the end of each quarter. To encourage participation, participants receive full access to all results, not just those for the Yaris, free of charge. For the details, and to sign up to help out: Car reliability research Note: it's interesting to read everyone's responses in the thread, but we can only use data submitted through the survey process in our analysis. __________________ truedelta.com Vehicle reliability, fuel economy, price comparisons Last edited by mkaresh; 03-15-2009 at 04:17 PM.

01-18-2007, 01:12 PM	#3
mkaresh Drives: Mazda Protege5 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 88	It's just as helpful to have cars participating that have no problems, since I'm focusing on the repair rate. The survey only collects info on problems that happen after you sign up, with the exception of the first month, to minimize bias. Still need more cars signed up to participate before I can start collecting data on the Yaris. __________________ truedelta.com Vehicle reliability, fuel economy, price comparisons

01-18-2007, 01:33 PM	#5
mkaresh Drives: Mazda Protege5 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 88	What level of mods are we talking about? Intake, exhaust, and other things that just bump power by up to 25 horsepower don't concern me. An aftermarket turbo or supercharger would be another matter. __________________ truedelta.com Vehicle reliability, fuel economy, price comparisons

02-19-2007, 02:43 PM	#6
mkaresh Drives: Mazda Protege5 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 88	Still need a few more Yarii to get started. __________________ truedelta.com Vehicle reliability, fuel economy, price comparisons

02-20-2007, 11:17 PM	#8
mikeukrainetz View User's Garage Drives: 2006 Toyota Yaris Join Date: May 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 564	I have 21000km on my Yaris trouble free. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2336679

01-15-2007, 01:38 PM	#2
eco Drives: 2007 Black Yaris sedan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 884	Mine hasn't been in the shop for any un-sceduled work.

01-18-2007, 01:27 PM	#4
Nutzoids View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 938	Do the cars have to be stock? I'll help out!

02-19-2007, 09:03 PM	#7
hystria Drives: 2007 Orange Yaris Hb 3Drs Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Montreal-Canada Posts: 262	some 4000miles on the clock. sticky ignition relay (leading to power steering temporary failure). that's all. registered on delta :)

02-20-2007, 11:22 PM	#9
uncleyaris View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Bayou Blue!!!!!!! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,523	i know it is a car but this is toyota from JPN. honda and nissan better think twice. This car is a force to be considered!!!!!!!!!!!!

02-21-2007, 02:26 PM	#10
firefly1_0 What the...? Drives: '06 Blazing Blue 3 door RS. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada Posts: 88	i have 25000Km's on my '06 RS with a borla axle-back exhaust. new timing chain and sprockets installed at 15000 Km's __________________ my other car is still faster... ...and the engine is way smaller. silly ricer, useless wings are for penguins...

02-21-2007, 04:15 PM	#11
Katana Drives: Yaris LB 1.3lt 06 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Under the hood! Posts: 1,124	No problem until now. Just a clutch pump... __________________ It's not the ride, it's the rider!

02-21-2007, 10:08 PM	#12
Moose Resident Redneck Drives: 07 Polar White Yaris Sedan 5M Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 265	20,000 miles on my 2007 Yaris (that's 33,200 km, I believe), and nothing has been done besides scheduled maintenance. There is an occasional grind going into third gear, but it never does it at the dealership, so there's "no problem." __________________ My other rides: 2003 Honda Civic LX Coupe 5M- S/C K24 w/ LSD coming soon! 1999 Honda Civic EX Coupe 5M w/ B18 powaa 1985 Toyota Celica GTS Coupe 5M- track whip http://www.importlounge.com Last edited by Moose; 02-23-2007 at 11:23 AM.

02-21-2007, 10:47 PM	#13
YANGSTER Drives: SILVER YARIS 2007 5DR Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kitchener, ON, CANADA Posts: 126	34000 KM on my 07 HB, scheduled maintenance done, changed my CAT thx to the TSB, changed my windshield sprayer, thx to the TSB again. No problem so far....hope it stays this way for a while.

02-21-2007, 11:16 PM	#14
ROCKLANDTOYOTA JOE GIRTH Drives: YARIS 3DOOR Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: ROCKLAND TOYOTA/SCION Posts: 369	150 miles and my only problem is getting used to 1st gear. being a former honda guy i seem to stall out first gear sometimes especially in the morning..... __________________ http://www.carid.com/toyota-accessories/ site has a FEW interesting yaris items.....

02-22-2007, 07:04 AM	#15
gonzo452001 Drives: 3-door liftback blazing blue Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: French Lick,IN Posts: 185	over 8000miles no problems yet __________________ 07 yaris LB 5-speed blazing Blue 07 yaris LB Auto Bayou Blue rostra cruise control oem style foglights 96tacoma 4x4 xcab I4auto Weathertech vent visors Scan GaugeII

02-23-2007, 09:19 PM	#17
Typer73 Tired of the Stars! View User's Garage Drives: '07 Meteorite LB Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NE GA Posts: 281	5500 miles no problems. Thought my A/C wasn't working when I turned it on yesterday, then realized I forgot to hit the A/C button--duh!

02-24-2007, 06:21 AM	#18
leowhy Drives: Yaris 1.5G Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Malaysia Posts: 53	almost at 2000km now & everything are great!!! __________________ finally i found this forum!!!

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