MYRModel Year Report

2008 Toyota Yaris

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2008 Toyota Yaris
BUILT 2026-10-10

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
218
Recalls
10

Campaigns on file for 2008

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

50% of complaints

Complaints per year

2006: 5 complaints 2006 2007: 258 complaints 2008: 218 complaints 2008 218 2009: 92 complaints 2010: 90 complaints 2010 2011: 25 complaints 2012: 35 complaints 2012 2013: 9 complaints 2014: 3 complaints 2014 2015: 15 complaints 2016: 5 complaints 2016 2017: 15 complaints 2018: 4 complaints 2018 2019: 26 complaints 2020: 10 complaints 2020
2006: 5 complaints 2006 2007: 258 complaints 2007 2008: 218 complaints 2008 218 2009: 92 complaints 2009 2010: 90 complaints 2010 2011: 25 complaints 2011 2012: 35 complaints 2012 2013: 9 complaints 2013 2014: 3 complaints 2014 2015: 15 complaints 2015 2016: 5 complaints 2016 2017: 15 complaints 2017 2018: 4 complaints 2018 2019: 26 complaints 2019 2020: 10 complaints 2020
2006: 5 complaints 2006 2007: 258 complaints 2007 2008: 218 complaints 2008 218 2009: 92 complaints 2009 2010: 90 complaints 2010 2011: 25 complaints 2011 2012: 35 complaints 2012 2013: 9 complaints 2013 2014: 3 complaints 2014 2015: 15 complaints 2015 2016: 5 complaints 2016 2017: 15 complaints 2017 2018: 4 complaints 2018 2019: 26 complaints 2019 2020: 10 complaints 2020

2008: 218 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20065
2007258
2008218
200992
201090
201125
201235
20139
20143
201515
20165
201715
20184
201926
202010

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

50% · 108 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Yaris. The contact stated that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V340000 (Air bags), 14V168000 (Air bags), 14V169000 (Seats), and 12V491000 (Visibility).

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-10-30

Also filed under Seats and visibility/wiper

Vehicle in front of me stopped. I applied brakes and the car did not stop as usual, it just slid. I attempted to avoid the vehicle and rolled over. The airbags did not deploy and I was slammed into the steering wheel and against the door.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-07-15

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 Toyota Yaris. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle in front of the contact stopped abruptly. The contact rear ended the vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle sustained damage.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-02-11

Service brakes

17% · 37 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Car was in park, ignition off, with the keys removed. The gear shift could apparently move in this locked position and the vehicle rolled backwards with a 6 year old child in the car.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-08-01

Vehicle speed control

9% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASHINJURY

Electrical system

8% · 18 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY

Suspension

7% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing rear and control arm.

CRASH

Safety timeline

10 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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    2009-09-18Equipment09V223000 Toyota is recalling 27,080 model year 2005 through 2010 passenger cars built from September 1, 2005 to May 4, 2009. These vehicles were not equipped with load carrying capacity modification labels…

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and provide them with a new, accurate label to be installed over the inaccurate label free of charge. The safety recall began on August 18, 2009. Owners may contact…

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    2010-05-27Equipment10V036000 Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire selection and rims."

    Remedy: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall began on May 27, 2010. Owners may contact…

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    2010-05-27Equipment10V035000 Gulf States Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire selection and rims." These…

    Remedy: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. Dealers will also correct the owner's manual. The safety…

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    2012-02-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 2012-06-14 Power Window Master Switch Fire
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    2012-06-14Engineering analysisClosed 2013-02-12 Power Window Master Switch Fire
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    2012-11-05Visibility12V491000 Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris, Scion xB, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe…

    Remedy: Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will inspect the switch and apply a special grease that inhibits heat build up or replace any switch damaged by the defect, free of charge. Toyota owners…

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    2014-07-03Seats14V169000 Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Yaris vehicles manufactured August 22, 2005, through May 12, 2010, and 2008-2010 Scion xD vehicles manufactured April 4, 2007, through May 12, 2010.

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat rail, and replace it with a new one, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 3, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

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    2014-10-27Air bags14V168000 Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, 2008-2010 Highlander, and 2009-2010 Tacoma, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and General Motors Pontiac Vibe vehicles.

    Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota vehicle owners, and General Motors will notify the Pontiac Vibe owners. Toyota sent owners an interim notification letter in May 2014 to advise owners of the recall.

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    2015-11-25Visibility15V689000 Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4,...

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015.

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    2016-11-18Air bags16V340000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris, Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, Lexus...

    Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge.

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    2017-02-01Air bags17V006000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota 4Runner, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, Yaris, Scion xB, Lexus ES350, GX460, IS-F, IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, and Lexus LFA vehicles originally sold, or ever...

    Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge.

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    2019-11-20Air bags19V741000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F,...

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator.

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    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2008 Toyota Yaris — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 108 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 37 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 20 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 09V223000 · Equipment
  • Recall 10V036000 · Equipment
  • Recall 10V035000 · Equipment
  • Recall 12V491000 · Visibility
  • Recall 14V169000 · Seats
  • Recall 14V168000 · Air bags
  • Recall 15V689000 · Visibility
  • Recall 16V340000 · Air bags
  • Recall 17V006000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V741000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2008 Toyota Yaris reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Toyota Yaris?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2008 Toyota Yaris have?
10 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.