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2009 Toyota Yaris repairs by problem area
Engine (33%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (8%)
Chart based on 52 repairs.
2009 Toyota Yaris repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (2%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (23%)
< $100 (69%)
Chart based on 48 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Toyota Yaris 4dr Sedan
106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Toyota Yaris in Arizona, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jan 2009638 miUS $25 | I replaced the engine oil & filter because I wanted to remove the break-in metal particles circulating in the oil | ||
| Feb 20091405 miUS $25 | I replaced engine oil & filter to remove metal particles circulating in the oil during this engine break in process | ||
| Mar 20092964 miUS $25 | I replaced engine oil & filter to remove metal break-in particles circulating in the oil | ||
| Aug 20097500 miUS $38 | Drained oil & changed filter. Oil replaced with synthetic 5w-30 Mobil 1 | ||
| Toyota Yaris in Connecticut, United States Oct 2014 - Dec 2020 | |||
| Jun 2018224000 miUS $50 | Replace Front brake pads and rotors - DIY | ||
| Toyota Yaris in Arizona, United States Jul 2009 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Jul 200947 mi | Owned car for less than 1 week. Engine won't start right away every time, turn key and nothing happens, does start after 2,3,4,5 tries. Could be the alarm setting or could be a real problem. Salesman told me to go back to the dealership for an inspection. | ||
| May 201011000 mi | Center console is loose, dealer said there is a crack and it needs replaced. The part was ordered but I have not yet had time to check the status or go in for repairs. Dealer says it will be covered under warranty. Center console was replaced in mid-May, two months later it still works like brand new. Dealer did a good job with the replacement. | ||
| Toyota Yaris in Wisconsin, United States Jul 2012 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Aug 2013109300 miUS $137 | Lower control arm bolt rusted away, needed replacement of both sides bolts, as well as lower control arm on driver's side. Repainted undercarriage with 3m. This was a tsb in canada. Warped driver half shaft | ||
| Apr 2016133000 mi | Windshield cracked. It appeared in winter so possibly due to road debris or temperature changes as it was extremely cold, it was not due to a memorable event. | ||
| Toyota Yaris in Virginia, United States May 2009 - May 2013 | |||
| Jun 20092000 mi | One random night the car stalled and cannot be restarted. Attempts were made for almost an hour with no sign of battery problem. There were no noise from starter and thought starter went bad. AAA came and tried couple times before it randomly started. | ||
2009 Toyota Yaris 4dr Sedan
106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Toyota Yaris in New York, United States May 2015 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Jun 201563000 miUS $90 | New shocks, put them in myself. If using KB you MUST use the OEM boots, they act as a washer to keep them in place. | ||
| Toyota Yaris in Alberta, Canada Jul 2013 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Nov 201329140 miC $104 | Battery Died - Replaced battery | ||
| Toyota Yaris in Idaho, United States Nov 2013 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Oct 201459300 mi | Ventilation control cable failed | ||
| Nov 201460400 mi | Seat track replaced by safety recall | ||
| Feb 201562700 mi | Entire drivers seat assembly replaced under extended warranty due to two broken springs in frame structure. | ||
| Jul 2022140000 miUS $50 | Rear brake shoes replaced and drums turned. | ||
| Toyota Yaris in Saudi Arabia May 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
| May 2014173600 mi | the alternator went down and I needed to replace it. | ||
| Jun 2014179800 mi﷼100 | I needed to replace two front wheel bearings. | ||
2009 Toyota Yaris 4dr Hatch
106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Toyota Yaris in Wisconsin, United States Nov 2016 - Jun 2019 | |||
| Dec 2017105000 miUS $85 | Replaced leaking and noisy water pump, replaced thermostat, refilled with new coolant. | ||
| Toyota Yaris in Maine, United States Apr 2009 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Feb 201445900 mi | Broken coil spring, car was still operable and driven to the dealership the following day | ||
| Toyota Yaris in Connecticut, United States Sep 2008 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201849600 miUS $12 | Replaced serpentine belt. | ||
| Toyota Yaris in Ontario, Canada Apr 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 201324180 mi | The front window trim was loose and broken. Replaced whole part. Got it from the wrecker at one quarter the price. Still 90. plus labour. | ||
| Jul 201532640 miC $220 | The system had a leak and to be dyed and find the leak and repair recharge. | ||
| Aug 201637700 mi | The heat shield rattles and they said it was bent and straightened it but it still rattles. | ||
| May 201842780 miC $536 | After dying seal and recharge still a leak in ac high pressure line. They and I started looking for the part. Toyota would order and instal for 900. No thanks Dye fix leaks and recharge. After driving for a week no air again. Now leaks in ac high pressure line. Couldn't find parts. | ||
| Jun 201842780 miC $236 | Replace ac high pressure line with window in it. Second hand part installed by them 231. | ||
| Toyota Yaris in Manitoba, Canada Feb 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Aug 20099920 miC $60 | rattle at cold start from front of car. Shop admits it's there, can't find it and can't repair it | ||
| Toyota Yaris in Tennessee, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Oct 201374000 miUS $1000 | New struts and shocks. tranny flush | ||
| Toyota Yaris in Ontario, Canada Sep 2009 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Apr 2016104760 miC $400 | Vehicle speed sensor wire needed a repair. | ||
2009 Toyota Yaris 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD
| Toyota Yaris in Germany Sep 2015 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Jun 201681220 mi€450 | Wheel bearing rear right started to make noise. Whole wheel bearing assembly was changed. Repair expensive only due to bloidy Opel service | ||
2009 Toyota Yaris 4-door
3-cylinder manual 2WD
| Toyota Yaris in Germany Sep 2013 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Apr 201762000 mi€180 | Rattling noise since 10000km driven, became only slightly louder over this time. Installed timing chain repair kit, rattling became a bit quieter, rest of it coming perhaps from the sprocket of the first camshaft I did not replace yet is hard to find as a spare part. | ||
| Jan 2018 | I had a long way of investigation (I fix my cars on my own) until I tracked the engine noise down to the camshaft adjusting (VVT) sprocket, which failed, resulting in a power loss. I changed the adjuster (200€) and it was done. I also experienced notable oil consumption. I changed the valve shaft sealings which got stiff and worn out. | ||
2009 Toyota Yaris 2dr Hatch
106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Toyota Yaris in Michigan, United States Feb 2010 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jan 2013US $300 | parking brake froze up | ||
| Toyota Yaris in Louisiana, United States Apr 2010 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Dec 201016000 miUS $248 | The tire pressure warning light blinked and stayed lit. This was caused by a sensor going bad due to the use of tire foam, not covered by warranty. | ||
| May 201335100 miUS $30 | Gas cap was not sealing. Replaced with new gas cap from dealership. | ||
| Toyota Yaris in California, United States May 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 201013000 miUS $115 | noticed that the e-brake had developed lots of play. still worked, but had to pull it up over twice as far. paperwork noted "poor assembly". | ||
| Toyota Yaris in Maine, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jul 201253800 miUS $500 | Something spring. Front was making a clunking noise right after I bought it. Repaired under 3k mile warranty. Air/fuel mixture sensor. | ||
| Mar 201367000 miUS $450 | Squealing noises noticed about a week before repair that suddenly became worse day before repair | ||
| Nov 201380100 mi | Belt started slipping but was replaced a year ago. Needed to be tightened. | ||
| Apr 201486000 miUS $90 | Battery cable was corroded so badly I could not remove it and had to have it towed. Towing was $40 and actual repair was only $35 Battery terminal was corroded and the bolt was stripped. Had to have it towed from work. | ||
2009 Toyota Yaris 2dr Hatch
106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Toyota Yaris in New York, United States Jun 2011 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Sep 201374000 miUS $20 | alternator belt had been making squeaking noises for a couple of months until the belt broke. replaced it after trouble removing the LOWER alternator bolt. PB blaster works great. | ||
| Toyota Yaris in Georgia, United States May 2011 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Jun 201270254 miUS $35 | R & R left hadlight Had to remove assembly to change the bulb R & R left hadlight Had to remove assembly to change the bulb | ||
| Mar 201496000 miUS $25 | R and R right headlamp | ||
| Toyota Yaris in New York, United States Aug 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 2017135000 mi | The bolts holding the heat shield at exhaust manifold had rusted out, causing rattling noises at idle. Removed the heat shield from the engine, did not replace. | ||
| Dec 2017146000 miUS $45 | Replaced headlights. Philips 9003XV bulb lasted only 8 months! Replaced with Sylvania Silverstar | ||
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