Toyota Yaris H/B Problems by Year
NHTSA has 78 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Toyota Yaris H/B, across 3 model years (2007–2009). The 2007 model year has the most complaints (38). The most reported problem area overall is air bags.
Toyota Yaris H/B years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Yaris H/B model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2007 Yaris H/B: 38 complaints, 1 recall
- 2008 Yaris H/B: 29 complaints, 1 recall
- 2009 Yaris H/B: 11 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Toyota Yaris H/B problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 41 | 3 | 9 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Suspension | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Steering | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Visibility | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1 | 1 |
All Toyota Yaris H/B model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Yaris H/B | 11 | 1 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2008 Yaris H/B | 29 | 1 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2007 Yaris H/B | 38 | 1 | — | Air Bags |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Toyota Yaris H/B years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2007 (38), 2008 (29), 2009 (11). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Toyota Yaris H/B?
Air Bags, with 41 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Toyota Yaris H/B have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.