Just bought a new Yaris

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Originally Posted by RedRide

Keep in mind that things like WP and alternator failures are directly related to a failed bearing for the most part

Toyota (like all auto companys) get parts from various vendors and their vendors in turn get parts from their vendors.
So, there are plenty of vendors who can inject inferior parts into the system.

Toyota has said recently that they are aware of the problems and are taking steps to rectify it..... both with their vendors and the Toyota corporate structure as it relates to quality.
They admit to growing a bit complacent about quality.

Its really curious because my 2001 ECHO has the exact same engine. In all the years I owned it and corresponded with people online about the car I heard not one word about waterpump failures.

I owned BMW motorcycle for decades back in the 60s 70s and 80s. When people started reporting QC issues with the new R class back in the 90s I thought "These people are stiring the shit". Then the problems happened to me!

Same feeling with the wp issues on the Yaris "This cant be happening! This is a Toyota!"

BTW this has nothing to do with the "unintended acceleration" issues. THAT is nonsence.