Toyota Yaris years to avoid
More than twice the Yaris's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Toyota Yaris years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Toyota Yaris complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Toyota Yaris problems
All model years combined.
- Airbags367
- Brakes105
- Acceleration72
- Electrical70
- Engine54
- Suspension52
- Body52
- Steering39
- Seats37
- Seat belts36
- Fuel system36
- Visibility28
Most reported problems on the Toyota Yaris
Toyota Yaris problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 82 | 10 | Engine | 1 | 1 | ||
| 2019 | 54 | 26 | Electrical | 13,833 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 91 | 4 | Airbags | 1 | 2 | ||
| 2017 | 74 | 15 | Airbags | 18,700 | 3 | 3 | Fewest complaints |
| 2016 | 90 | 5 | Airbags | 2 | 2 | ||
| 2015 | 63 | 15 | Airbags | 35,000 | 4 | 9 | Fewest complaints |
| 2014 | 93 | 3 | Acceleration | 1 | 1 | ||
| 2013 | 84 | 9 | Airbags | 35,000 | 1 | 3 | |
| 2012 | 38 | 35 | Airbags | 68,000 | 5 | 12 | |
| 2011 | 55 | 25 | Airbags | 59,000 | 3 | 3 | Fewest complaints |
| 2010 | 5 | 90 | Airbags | 31,532 | 9 | 12 | Avoid |
| 2009 | 5 | 92 | Airbags | 39,200 | 10 | 21 | Avoid |
| 2008 | 5 | 218 | Airbags | 57,000 | 10 | 51 | Avoid |
| 2007 | 5 | 258 | Airbags | 70,000 | 10 | 36 | Avoid |
| 2006 | 87 | 5 | Airbags | 5 | 3 |
Recalls 23
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Questions about the Toyota Yaris
What years of the Toyota Yaris should you avoid?
2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010. Each has more than twice the Toyota Yaris's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2007 alone has 258, mostly about airbags and brakes.
What is the best year for a used Toyota Yaris?
2015, 2017 and 2011 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (15, 15 and 25).
What is the most common problem with the Toyota Yaris?
Airbags, with 367 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (105) and acceleration (72).
How many recalls does the Toyota Yaris have?
23 recalls between 2006 and 2020. The 2009 model year has the most, with 10.
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