Toyota Yaris reliability

[mkaresh]

We've updated our reliability stats for the Yaris to include owner experiences through December 31, 2013.

Repair frequencies, in terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:

2010 Yaris: 0, low, small sample size
2009 Yaris: 48, moderate, small sample size
2008 Yaris: 32, low
2007 Yaris: 26, low

We have two additional statistics, "Nada-odds" and "Lemon-odds", to indicate the percentage of cars with no repairs in the past year and those that required 3+ trips to the repair shop:

2008 Yaris: 69, 3
2007 Yaris: 80, < 1

We'll have further updates in May and in August. The more owners participate, the more comprehensive and precise these will be.

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[mkaresh]

Our reliability stats for the Yaris now include owner experiences through March 31, 2014, making them nearly a year ahead of other sources.

Repair frequencies, in terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:

2010 Yaris: 0, low, small sample size
2009 Yaris: 48, moderate, small sample size
2008 Yaris: 29, low
2007 Yaris: 29, low

We have two additional statistics, "Nada-odds" and "Lemon-odds", to indicate the percentage of cars with no repairs in the past year and those that required 3+ trips to the repair shop:

2008 Yaris: 73, 3
2007 Yaris: 73, < 1

Thank you, once again, everyone who has been helping. Next update in August.

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[mkaresh]

We've updated our reliability stats for the Yaris to include owner experiences through June 30, 2014 (making them about 14 months ahead of some others).

Repair frequencies, in terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:

2010 Yaris: 0, low, small sample size
2009 Yaris: 50, moderate, small sample size
2008 Yaris: 23, low
2007 Yaris: 38, low

We have two additional statistics, "Nada-odds" and "Lemon-odds", to indicate the percentage of cars with no repairs in the past year and those that required 3+ trips to the repair shop:

2008 Yaris: 79, < 1
2007 Yaris: 70, < 1

Next updates in November and in February. The more owners participate, the more comprehensive and precise these will be.

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[lenzomaru]

42,XXX no problems only routine maintenance so far

[lenzomaru]

Originally Posted by Kal-El

129,000 miles. Not a single problem. Still functions as if it was new. Never seen anything like it and I worked at a dealership where I drove thousands of used cars. None had held up like the "cheap" Yaris.

My original brake pads are still 50%.
I'm on the original spark plugs - plan on changing them soon.

wow, haven't changed spark plugs after 129,000 miles?!?! manual says that is supposed to be changed after 40,000km

[mkaresh]

New stuff this time. We've updated our reliability stats for the Yaris to include owner experiences through the end of 2014.

Repair frequencies, in terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:

2010 Yaris: 0, low, small sample size
2009 Yaris: 39, low, small sample size
2008 Yaris: 26, low
2007 Yaris: 42, low

We have two additional statistics, "Nada-odds" and "Lemon-odds", to indicate the percentage of cars with no repairs in the past year and those that required 3+ trips to the repair shop:

2008 Yaris: 74, < 1
2007 Yaris: 70, < 1

We'll have further updates in May and in August. Additional participants especially needed for the 2009 and up.

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[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by lenzomaru

wow, haven't changed spark plugs after 129,000 miles?!?! manual says that is supposed to be changed after 40,000km

Perhaps it is the spark plugs that the USDM 2nd Gens came with, but our change interval is 100,000 miles. Kal-El is well past that, but I've only done one spark plug change on my '07 Yaris over the course of 300,000+ miles....and that was at over 207,000 miles .

[bronsin]

Sparkplug change interval on my ST1300 motorcycle is 8000 miles. I let them go 50,000 without ill effect. Saw an ST13 with 75,000 miles on them at a tech meet and it ran like a watch.

Not changing mine until the mpg drops or the engine doesnt run right.

[mkaresh]

We'll have updated stats again later this month.

Just a quick note now that additional participants would be very helpful, especially for 2009 and up. I'd like our information for the Yaris to be as comprehensive as that for the Honda Fit. Currently we have 311 owners signed up for the Yaris, vs. 756 for the Fit.

www.truedelta.com/join

[mkaresh]

So, how have these cars been doing lately?

Our reliability stats for the Yaris now include owner experiences through March 31, 2015. (Others are nearly a year behind.)

In terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year ("low" is best):

2010 Yaris: 6, low, small sample size
2009 Yaris: 23, low, small sample size
2008 Yaris: 27, low
2007 Yaris: 45, low

We have two additional statistics, "Nada-odds" and "Lemon-odds", to indicate the percentage of cars with no repairs in the past year and those that required 3+ trips to the repair shop:

2008 Yaris: 77, < 1
2007 Yaris: 72, < 1

No stat for a model year? Then we very much need more participants for it. Same for those with small sample size notes. Next updates in August and November.

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[fnkngrv]

Heya Mike. I can tell you even with the stupid amount of modding I have done with mine the only item that seems to reoccur is the wheel bearings. I attribute that to the high speeds rather than a design flaw. Other than that I have read more instances of clutch assembly items on the C150 transmission being a PITA for many owners. That has generated a lot of discussion especially in regards to saying that it must have to do with driving style. Personally I think it has to do with Toyota's implementation of their DBW system being a PITA and it being in an adolescent design at the time of the 07-10 years. I haven't heard much of anything on the 11 to current years.

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[mkaresh]

Our reliability stats for the Yaris now cover the year ending June 30, 2015. (Others are over a year behind, and so report how these cars were doing when a year younger.)

Repair trips per 100 cars:

2010 Yaris: 11, low, small sample size
2009 Yaris: 22, low, small sample size
2008 Yaris: 25, low
2007 Yaris: 47, low

We have two additional statistics, "Nada-odds" and "Lemon-odds", to indicate the percentage of cars with no repairs in the past year and those that required 3+ trips to the repair shop:

2008 Yaris: 74, < 1

If a model year isn't listed, or its sample size is small, then we especially need more owners involved.

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[09GLH]

2009 5 door hatch, no major issues other than recalls. 191,000 miles. Only mod are the fog lights. I average around 38mpg.

[Meechity]

2010 Yaris Sedan AT, just joined the survey. :)
Nearly 220,000 miles (commuter) and I finally have to replace the exhaust due to salt wear — I live in PA, so that's par. Otherwise this car runs great. I hope to be rolling up the interstate in 6 more years to hit half a mil. :)

[CB900F2]

2008 Sedan AT.. 155,000km.. Only repair has been water pump other then maintenance..

[mkaresh]

We've updated our reliability stats for the Yaris to include owner experiences through September 30, 2015.

Repair frequencies, in terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:

2010 Yaris: 17, low, small sample size
2009 Yaris: 34, low, small sample size
2008 Yaris: 33, low
2007 Yaris: 51, low

We have two additional statistics, "Nada-odds" and "Lemon-odds", to indicate the percentage of cars with no repairs in the past year and those that required 3+ trips to the repair shop:

2008 Yaris: 67, < 1

We'll have further updates in February and in May. The more owners participate, the more comprehensive and precise these will be.

For the details, including repair descriptions, and to sign up to help improve this information:

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[BIGTAZ351]

I have a 10 3 door, first and only repair in 91K a $50 blower motor.

[mkaresh]

We've updated our reliability stats for the Yaris to include owner experiences through the end of 2015, about eight months ahead of other sources.

In terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year--lower is better:

2010 Yaris: 16, low, small sample size
2009 Yaris: 28, low, small sample size
2008 Yaris: 26, low
2007 Yaris: 26, low

We have two additional statistics, "Nada-odds" and "Lemon-odds", to indicate the percentage of cars with no repairs in the past year and those that required 3+ trips to the repair shop:

2008 Yaris: 74, < 1
2007 Yaris: 75, < 1

No stat, or a small sample size? Then we especially need more owners involved for that model year.

For the repairs behind these stats, reliability information on other models, and to sign up to help improve this information:

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