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2008 Toyota Yaris repairs by problem area
Engine (32%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (2%)
Chart based on 116 repairs.
2008 Toyota Yaris repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (42%)
< $100 (44%)
Chart based on 106 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Toyota Yaris
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| Toyota Yaris in Ontario, Canada Nov 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 200915500 mi | car would not start, dealer could not duplicate problem - third time in for same problem | ||
| Toyota Yaris in Oklahoma, United States Feb 2014 - May 2014 | |||
| May 2014109000 miUS $1800 | charcoal system needed to be completely replaced. | ||
2008 Toyota Yaris 4dr Sedan
106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Toyota Yaris in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2015 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Jan 2015113000 miUS $650 | Clutch was slipping needed replaced | ||
| Toyota Yaris in Ontario, Canada Mar 2012 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Sep 201329760 miC $20 | replaced rusted out lower control arm bolts (common problem with 07 & 08 Yaris) - Toyota has a TSB but wont don't anything unless the bolts actually rust out....in my case they were starting to rust so this was preventitive | ||
| Toyota Yaris in Great Britain Jan 2013 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Feb 201334000 mi£100 | Car wouldn't start because sensor stopped working. Recovery £90 and repair £131 Again car wouldn't start. When recovered mechanic reset the transmission from inside car. Why don't they tell owners about these roadside repairs? | ||
| Toyota Yaris in Missouri, United States Oct 2007 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Sep 201249000 miUS $340 | AC/Heat blower motor failure. | ||
| May 201356000 miUS $60 | Blower Fan making noises similar to failure in September 2012. Turns out it was a clogged AC condensate line. Discovered after further research that the Yaris has a slot for a cabin filter, but does not ship with a filter installed. Nice eh? | ||
| Aug 201581200 mi | Water pump replaced due to leak and main accessory belt replaced. Leaking pump found when taking car in for air bag recall service. The car actually had the air bag light on for about a week. | ||
2008 Toyota Yaris 4dr Sedan
106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Toyota Yaris in Alabama, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201265000 miUS $108 | Windshield Washer fluid pump failed and had to be repaired. | ||
| Jun 201269000 mi | Leaves had blocked the condenser drain, so water was leaking into the passenger compartment | ||
| Toyota Yaris in Texas, United States Apr 2010 - Oct 2010 | |||
| Oct 201078000 miUS $400 | Alternator bearing was worn, so the alternator was replaced. Alternator was $330. Labor was $60. | ||
| Toyota Yaris in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2011 - Aug 2018 | |||
| Dec 2012122000 miUS $100 | belt whine on startup | ||
| Dec 2015169000 mi | Accessory belt squealing in cold weather. Had to be tightened per TSB bulletin. | ||
| Apr 2018199000 miUS $325 | Muffler needed to be replaced to pass yearly inspection. Had hole in it. | ||
| Toyota Yaris in South Dakota, United States - Nov 2009 | |||
| Jun 200924387 miUS $3 | Radiator fan fuse blown. Found out in summer when warning light came on. Check during winter months if you drive through lots of snow. | ||
| Nov 200941942 miUS $170 | Air fuel sensor is out first time check engine light has come on. That 170.18 is my price from toyota it list out for 212.83. I am a mechanic at a independent shop so fix it costs nothing. This is the only expensive repair made to date. | ||
| Toyota Yaris in Tennessee, United States Jan 2015 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Jan 201578000 miUS $150 | front bearings failed | ||
| Toyota Yaris in New Jersey, United States Sep 2010 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Nov 201040000 miUS $700 | Need to replace alternator because because of failing bearing, but don't want to spend the $500. Replaced alternator because of bearing failure | ||
| Nov 201157000 miUS $200 | Replaced alternator and belt with rebuilt and new belt. Alternator bearing squealing and belt showing wear. | ||
| Toyota Yaris in Tennessee, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Oct 201065000 miUS $400 | Alternator replaced. Alternator had to be replaced | ||
| Jan 201175000 miUS $100 | Basically even though I do not drive rough I am going to have to have new brake and the whole shebang. Also, my struts are going bad. | ||
| Toyota Yaris in Quebec, Canada Jul 2010 - Sep 2017 | |||
| May 201389560 miC $150 | Leak in the exhaust pipe | ||
| Aug 201390520 miC $750 | A/C not working. Parts (condenser ?) had to be replaced. | ||
| Sep 201391760 miC $250 | Alternator down, had to be replaced | ||
| May 2016115800 miC $250 | Unable to accelerate properly. Must add some additive every 6 months from now on. | ||
| Toyota Yaris in Manitoba, Canada Jun 2008 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Jun 201016740 mi | Cruise control disengages intermittently. It is happening more and more but did not happen when dealer tested car. | ||
| Aug 201018140 mi | Problems with cruise control happened all the time. Dealership did not believe me until I took the technician for a ride with me driving. New module was ordered but never received. I was told it is on backorder - 3 months ago. | ||
| Dec 201255800 mi | Rear window defrost was not working. | ||
| Toyota Yaris in Colorado, United States Jan 2008 - Mar 2010 |
2008 Toyota Yaris 4dr Hatch
106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Toyota Yaris in Ontario, Canada Mar 2010 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Sep 201478740 miC $300 | water pump was leaking | ||
| Jul 201589260 mi | front axles replaced | ||
| Apr 201698660 miC $150 | Exhaust leak | ||
| Apr 2018125240 miC $230 | axle seal was broken. | ||
2008 Toyota Yaris 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Toyota Yaris in Ontario, Canada Mar 2013 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Sep 201483700 miC $100 | throttle clamp needed replacing cheap and quick repair | ||
| Toyota Yaris in Pennsylvania, United States May 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 20081000 mi | Pulsing in left front suspension. First 3 visits they did not fix it. 4th visit, replaced ball bearing and packing on front left. The suspension still pulsates between 35-55 mph. | ||
2008 Toyota Yaris 2dr Hatch
106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Toyota Yaris in New Mexico, United States Feb 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 201040000 mi | Brake issues on and off since 30,000 miles. | ||
| Toyota Yaris in Maine, United States Feb 2017 - Jul 2019 | |||
| Jun 2018213000 miUS $600 | Had one front wheel bearing go bad. Decided to change both sides at same time. The brakes were close, so replaced rotors & pads. | ||
| Toyota Yaris in Tennessee, United States Jan 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 201134000 mi | Noticed that car was leaking coolant. Dealer replaced water pump to correct issue | ||
| Dec 201387000 miUS $300 | Rear wheel bearing began making noise. Bought and replaced the bearing/hub assembly | ||
| Nov 2017147000 miUS $300 | Replaced struts. The work had begun as preventative, but it turned out one strut had failed. The rest were definately worn out though. | ||
| Toyota Yaris in Ontario, Canada May 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 2016114080 miC $300 | front left axle replaced | ||
| Sep 2017121520 miC $90 | Rusted muffler pipe replaced. | ||
| Jun 2018126480 miC $580 | Air Conditioner compressor was not cooling and also squeaking and likely to seize (seized compressor will cause water pump failure so this is an essential repair) | ||
| Oct 2021148180 miC $75 | weld muffler | ||
| Toyota Yaris in Louisiana, United States Mar 2014 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Sep 2015103000 miUS $30 | Clockspring needed replacement. After I did repair (3 days later) I received recall notice. | ||
| Toyota Yaris in Minnesota, United States Dec 2010 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Dec 201140000 miUS $35 | Replaced passenger side halogen headlight bulb. | ||
| Apr 201346500 miUS $100 | Replaced passenger front mud flap, missing headlight boot, and a small piece of trim. | ||
| Nov 201463900 miUS $38 | Replaced bulb in passenger side headlight. | ||
| Feb 201686000 miUS $30 | Tightened serpentine belt. | ||
| Toyota Yaris in Georgia, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jun 2016105000 miUS $15 | changed the drive belt | ||
| Toyota Yaris in Missouri, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201483000 miUS $169 | Left front axle seal leaked. They kept getting the wrong seal, even from Toyota. Finally got the right seal and all is well. | ||
| May 201590000 miUS $150 | water pump was squealing so it was replaced. | ||
| Jun 2018130000 miUS $580 | One caliper was stuck and wore pad. I had both calipers, pads and rotors replaced. | ||
| Toyota Yaris in New York, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Dec 201042000 miUS $600 | Front wheel bearings bad, resulted in antilock brake system failure. | ||
| Jun 201146000 mi | Rear speed sensors and wiring harnesses replaced. Needed $1200 for repairs to the evaporative cannister and associated evaporative system parts. Parts replaced and cost covered by the company with much customer persuasion. Rear wheel bearing noise within 200 miles of speed sensor replacement. With $2000 in repairs with only 48,000 miles on major systems I traded in the car without repair. | ||
| Toyota Yaris in Utah, United States May 2009 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Sep 200931000 mi | A/C evaporator needed replacing under TSB. It had a musty odor at times when using a/c. instrument pod had rattle at times, had insulation added under TSB for this issue. | ||
| Apr 201269800 miUS $380 | Found pink spray under hood and pink inside water pump pulley. Water pump was leaking and needed replacment. | ||
| Jun 201495000 mi | A/C was not very cold anymore, took vehicle in and they said the refrigerant was a little low, topped up and works fine | ||
| Jun 2015108000 mi | A/C needed a recharge although leak not found so dye was added with recharge. A/C blowing very cold again. Rear drum brakes made an annoying squeak every time you released either the brake pedal or parking brake. Was told the drum slides needed lubrication, problem fixed | ||
| Toyota Yaris in Ohio, United States Aug 2008 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201044000 miUS $50 | Airbag and seatbelt lights on - Seat sensor harness undone | ||
| Jun 201159000 mi | Bolt head rusted off on lower suspension control arm. Dealership wanted $750 to fix at first then $1800+ to replace lower engine cradle since it was "bent." Engine cradle not bent, and they admitted the original $750 estimate was all labor... | ||
| Nov 201161400 mi | Bolt on passenger front control arm rusted apart, weld nut to install new broke free | ||
| Apr 201368000 mi | Control arm bolt, fixed under warranty. Replaced control arm, rail, and bolt. Was given a rental while repairs made | ||
| Oct 2017106000 mi | Headlight replacement - have to remove bumper to access bolts to remove headlight assembly | ||
| Apr 2018109317 miUS $1014 | OEM brakes 100% worn, replaced front rotors and pads Adjusted rear/e-brake, 50% wear Noisy exhuast - replaced muffler | ||
| Toyota Yaris in New Jersey, United States Dec 2010 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Dec 201277000 mi | CD player replaced by Toyota free of charge car was not under warranty | ||
| Toyota Yaris in North Carolina, United States Jul 2008 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Nov 20085000 mi | Clear coat chipping, looked like water spots. Hundred of them on roof, hood and super half of vehicle. Dealer sanded and polished. Looks as new again. | ||
| Toyota Yaris in Minnesota, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201380000 miUS $80 | Replaced noisy water pump. Also coolant and accessory belt just because. | ||
| Dec 2014101000 miUS $106 | Blew seal on left rear shock absorber. DIY replaced both rear shocks with non-OEM. | ||
| Sep 2016123000 miUS $190 | Replaced front and rear O2 sensors as preventative maintenance because front O2 sensor was becoming sluggish. (A/F monitor in vehicle) | ||
| Toyota Yaris in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2008 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Sep 200920000 mi | Front Left Axle Seal leaking. Part replaced under warranty. Noticed during oil change when car was on lift. | ||
| Feb 201265800 miUS $350 | Replaced Front Brake Rotors and Pads | ||
| Aug 201260700 miUS $70 | AC Drainage was clogged up. Water leaking from under glove compartment. I was charged for one hour of work to take it apart and clean it out. | ||
| Mar 201367000 miUS $120 | Replaced Gasket between Manifold and exhaust | ||
| Sep 201598000 miUS $120 | Had to replace the exhaust manifold gasket AGAIN. Next time I'm doing it myself. | ||
2008 Toyota Yaris 2dr Hatch
106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Toyota Yaris in New York, United States Aug 2008 - Nov 2018 | |||
| Jan 201119500 mi | Defective front collision sensor. I had to argue with dealer as they made a claim that I had been in an accident and had car repaired. They claim they saw a tape line (I never had body work on this car I purchased new)on bumper. | ||
| May 201222400 miUS $15 | added 12 oz of R134-a freon | ||
| Jun 201334000 miUS $208 | Water Pump leaking | ||
| Jul 201663300 miUS $30 | Headlight burned out | ||
| Jan 201767000 mi | CV shaft noisy outer boot torn Rear wheel hub | ||
| Mar 201875000 miUS $200 | cv shaft replaced passenger side out cv joint noisy | ||
| Toyota Yaris in Alberta, Canada Nov 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 20081860 mi | Repaired squeaking noise, replaced suspension components on rear passenger corner. | ||
| Jun 20083720 mi | Repaired squeaking noise, replaced suspension components on rear passenger corner | ||
| Toyota Yaris in Florida, United States Apr 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jun 2017116000 miUS $130 | replace battery | ||
| Toyota Yaris in Florida, United States Jan 2008 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Jun 201354000 miUS $262 | Remove/replace left front axle seal and differential seal. | ||
| Toyota Yaris in New York, United States Aug 2008 - Feb 2016 | |||
| May 2014114700 miUS $350 | Needed front driver side wheel bearing and axle. | ||
| Aug 2014120000 miUS $150 | The exhaust pipe upstream of the muffler was badly corroded and leaking. New section of pipe installed. | ||
| Toyota Yaris in Colorado, United States Oct 2008 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 201452000 miUS $120 | Replaced the water pump. | ||
| Toyota Yaris in Ontario, Canada Nov 2010 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Oct 201164480 mi | i talked to the manager in regards to this braking abs malfunction. the dealer ordered parts to repair the problem at no cost. very satisfied and professional manager. number 7 toyota. | ||
| Sep 2015188480 miC $160 | NEW BATTERY | ||
| Jan 2017150820 miC $550 | Front passenger wheel bearing followed by a wheel alignment . Emergency break cables exchanged. Only one cable was sensed however it was wise to change both I was told . | ||
| Sep 2017250480 miC $480 | Replaced front pads and rotors | ||
| Jan 2018256060 miC $716 | Replace altenator. | ||
| Toyota Yaris in California, United States Jun 2011 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jun 201450000 miUS $95 | Carbon buildup on the air intake. Partial disassembly of intake for cleaning. | ||
| Jan 201570700 miUS $2000 | Car stalled and died--appeared to be fuel pump. Towed to shop, replaced fuel pump, car stalled again. Shop determines ECU not grounding pump. Try re-flashing, no luck. Replace ECU and re-flash. Car runs, but misfires. Now towing to dealer. | ||
| Feb 201557100 miUS $500 | Mechanic got car running after replacing fuel pump and ECU, but did not run well. Finally isolated problem with harness relay built into plastic top lid of fuel tank (partially melted). Perhaps why Toyota redesigned pump with larger leads. | ||
| Sep 201563000 mi | Car developed an oil leak--thought it might be related to 60k service back in July. Turned out to be a cracked housing on the cam shaft sensor. | ||
| May 201775000 miUS $450 | Once again had to disassemble and clean air intake/throttle body to remove deposits. First time this happened some years back, the dealer told me it was unexpected/unusual repair. This time they stated that it was "regular preventative maintenance" that should happen every 35,000 miles or so. Not sure which version is true. Can't find any mention of it in the Toyota recommended services. | ||
| Jun 201776000 miUS $125 | Parking brake locked up and would not release on rear driver side. Jacked up car and went at it with a dead blow hammer but could not get brake to release. Finally had to tow it to neighborhood shop to get the brake freed up. | ||
| Toyota Yaris in Tennessee, United States Nov 2011 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Dec 2013120000 miUS $10 | Replaced headlight bulb. | ||
| Jun 2015166000 miUS $60 | Replaced rear wheel bearing | ||
| Toyota Yaris in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Nov 200812000 mi | Rear brakes required adjustment. They were also cleaned. I noticed no problems during operation. | ||
| Feb 200914000 mi | Rear brakes were not properly adjusted in the factory. They were adjusted during State Inspection. | ||
| Toyota Yaris in Florida, United States Mar 2012 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Apr 201230300 miUS $226 | This has to do with the low mpg I have been getting. Was 38 mpg city driving now 25. Inspected air filter throttle body and monitored engine performace with scan tool. Repl air filter. Fuel induction serv and power flush fuel injectors | ||
| Toyota Yaris in Maryland, United States Jan 2008 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Feb 20087000 mi | CD in player stops playing and cannot eject after 10 mins. After cool down, several hours, will work again. Diagnosed during oil change visit. New radio/cd player installed at second visit. | ||
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