Question re ABS Issue on a 2008 Yaris - Toyota Yaris Forums

DonM · 04-20-2012, 01:45 PM

I just recently purchased a mint 2008 Yaris (sedan, 5-speed, loaded) with 31,000 km on it and have been reading up on the forums. Needless to say, I love this little thing - it puts the fun back into driving again. I think that I got a great deal on it as I only paid $8,800 for it.

I am well aware of the corroded ABS issue but I recall reading somewhere that 2008 models built late in the model year, may have had the newer (better) ABS sensor units installed. Since my car was built in May/08, I am hoping that this info is correct - can anyone confirm this?

MUSKOKA800 · 04-20-2012, 02:20 PM

I can't recall my build date. Bought it new at end of March 2008. Never a hint of a problem with the ABS although mine was rustproofed before pick-up. Goo over everything underneath may have helped avoid the issue. Over 110,000 kilometers on it now.

04-20-2012, 01:45 PM	#1
DonM Drives: 2008 Yaris sedan, 5 speed Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ontario Posts: 30	Question re ABS Issue on a 2008 Yaris I just recently purchased a mint 2008 Yaris (sedan, 5-speed, loaded) with 31,000 km on it and have been reading up on the forums. Needless to say, I love this little thing - it puts the fun back into driving again. I think that I got a great deal on it as I only paid $8,800 for it. I am well aware of the corroded ABS issue but I recall reading somewhere that 2008 models built late in the model year, may have had the newer (better) ABS sensor units installed. Since my car was built in May/08, I am hoping that this info is correct - can anyone confirm this?

04-20-2012, 02:20 PM	#2
MUSKOKA800 Drives: '08 Yaris Sedan, Aero Package Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,720	I can't recall my build date. Bought it new at end of March 2008. Never a hint of a problem with the ABS although mine was rustproofed before pick-up. Goo over everything underneath may have helped avoid the issue. Over 110,000 kilometers on it now. __________________ TRD Upgrades: 18" Wheels wrapped in 215/35/18 PZero's, Sportivo Shocks/Struts, Lowering Springs, Swaybar, Axle-Back Exhaust, Oil Cap, Rad Cap, Signage. Aftermarket Goodies: Piggies SS, K&N Drop-In, Blitz S/C, DC Header, NST Pulley) Toyota Options/Accessories: Sport Pedal Covers, Sport Shift Knob, Ipod Interface, Summer Mats, Winter Mats, Cruise Control, Auto-Dim Mirror, Echo steelies with winter boots.

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