In approximately may 2015 I replaced the hub on the right rear wheel. After the item was replaced and ABS sensor reattached I have had the issue of ABS and emergency brake light on continually on the dash upon startup, they never go off!!! Needless to say I have lost ABS since that time. I have had the diagnostics checked and there were three ABS relay sensor warning faults, front right, and both back wheels. Since then I have replaced all the wiring harnesses for the three wheels. The diagnostic shows no ABS relay faults. The ABS and emergency brake light still incessantly stay lit on the dash. I have also tried to reset the internal computer by removing the negative terminal on the battery. I am in the military and have read many issues and faults regarding this ABS issue, and it would be very expensive for toyota or a mechanic to try and fix this issue, that I have seen occurring on many toyotas across the USA. That's why I have tried to resolve the issue on my own. Now I am pcs'ing to my next duty station, yet if I don't get the dashboard lights to turn off I may not be able to ship the car.
2007 Toyota Yaris electrical problems
15 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 80,000.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- typical mileage
- 80,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Alternator/generator/regulator1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Toyota Yaris electrical problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Power Window Master Switch Fire
On October 10, 2012, Toyota initiated a safety recall of approximately 2.5 million U.S. vehicles involving the following models and model years:2007-2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2008 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007-2009 RAV4, 2008-2009 Scion xB and xD, 2008-2009 Sequoia, 2007-2008 Tundra, 2007-2008 Yaris, and 2009 Pontiac Vibe.See the federal safety agency recall number 12V‑491 for more details, including the affected vehicle manufacture dates for each vehicle model.Note that only early-production 2009 model year vehicles are included in the recall.Toyota and GM dealers will inspect the power window master switch (PWMS) assemblies and apply a specialized grease that inhibits heat build-up.The circuit board in the PWMS may be replaced with a new one if notchy or sticking feeling is observed during the inspection.The failure report summary above shows counts for the vehicles identified at the start of this Engineering Analysis, specifically the approximately 1.4 million vehicles that share an identical PWMS assembly design including, model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, and Yaris built from September 2006 through August 2008, as well as all 2008 Highlander Hybrid.Toyota subsequently identified approximately one million additional vehicles that have a slightly different PWMS design but contain the same defect condition.Note that the totals for complaints and fires shown above may include duplicative reports (between ODI and manufacturer reports).This Engineering Analysis is closed.See attached report for additional information.The ODI reports cited above can be viewed at www-odi.the federal safety agency.dot.gov/owners/Searchreference under the following identification numbers: 10323848, 10360414, 10392622, 10394453, 10411328, 10429983, 10436663, 10446699, 10447416, 10447417, 10447419, 10447444, 10447515, 10447845, 10447947, 10449270, 10450133, 10450568, 10450606, 10450641, 10451821, 10455540, 10455614, 10456353, 10456438, 10457854, 10457955, 10459730, 10460166, 10460691, 10461220, 10462140, 10462200, 10462247, 10462404, 10462705, 10462761, 10464451, 10464769, 10465421, 10466279, 10466667, 10468126, 10468265, 10475230, 10470313, 10470684, 10471551, 10471824, 10472336, 10472910, 10473753, 10473967, 10473969, 10476921, 10477469, 10478563 and 10478657.
EA12006
Power Window Master Switch Fire
ODI has identified certain Toyota vehicles experiencing a higher rate of fire and thermal event incidents among all Toyota vehicles that use the same power window master switch design.They include a total of approximately 1.4 million model year (MY) 2007 through 2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4 and Yaris vehicles built from approximately September 2006 through August 2008, as well as all MY 2008 Highlander Hybrid vehicles.This Preliminary Evaluation has been upgraded to an Engineering Analysis (EA12-006) to further study the alleged defect and its consequences.The ODI reports cited above can be viewed at www-odi.the federal safety agency.dot.gov/owners/Searchreference under the following identification numbers: 10461220, 10460691, 10460166, 10459730, 10457955, 10457854, 10456438, 10456353, 10455614, 10455540, 10451821, 10450641, 10450606, 10450568, 10450133, 10449270, 10447947, 10447845, 10447515, 10447444, 10447419, 10447417, 10447416, 10446699, 10436663, 10429983, 10411328, 10407290, 10394453, 10392622, 10360414, 10323848.
PE12002
What 2007 Toyota Yaris owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The airbag light is on all the time and seat belt light flashes not stopping.
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 toyota yaris. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the contact noticed an orange glow under the hood of the vehicle. The contact opened the hood and noticed the electrical wires on the firewall burning, producing small flames. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact exited the vehicle and was unable to extinguish the flames. The vehicle exploded into a ball of flames. There were no injuries. The local police and fire department arrived at the scene. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that an investigation would be conducted. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown.
On the toyota yaris 2007 the accelerator sensor assembly is made of plastic. As I would go around corners the car would not accelerate even if I pushed the pedal all the way down. The car would become a virtual slug then accelerate quickly. Because of the poor design the electric connections cannot make good contact going around corners, up hill or from a dead stop.this almost caused me to be hit several times. I took it in to be repaired ($215.95) yet being of plastic it can happen again. This defect has caused some to believe the car is accelerating by itself when in reality its simply stalling (bad connection) then kicking in to accelerate -
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota yaris. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 215,000.
Tl ' the contact owns a 2007 toyota yaris. The contact stated that the vehicle's horn became inoperative. The dealer stated that the defect was due to electrical failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 45,000. Jcc
Water drain for A/C system condenser clogged. Has happened every summer since purchase in 2007. Water fills the drain, and gets trapped within the unit leading to an overflow onto the blower and blower motor shorting the relays. Fuses are blown, and the blower motor needs replacing. It has happened several times. A mold buildup also occurs in carpeting leading to a health hazard.
I was driving home from work and I noticed the light came on for my airbag. I checked the manual and it said to bring it in to the service center immediately. I called and made an appointment and I was told the spiral cable was bad. I noticed other people have the same problem so I think this is a part that should be recalled.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota yaris. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, smoke emitted from the driver's side window. The vehicle was merged onto another street and the fire department was notified. The fire department extinguished the fire and reported that it was an electrical fire. The door panel was removed because all of the wires were melted. This caused the window to remain open. A report was available if needed. There were no injuries. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was notified and stated that they would get in touch with the contact. The vehicle was still drivable. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 70,000.
The reason I decided to send this report is because I have seen this problem with the same type of vehicle before, I own a driving school with 4 toyota yaris from 2007-2009 and had a problem with a burn smell and smoke coming out from the power switch, we turn the car off and when we took the door panel apart we notice the power switch had burn. We purchase another power switch thinking that we did not wanted the car catch a fire. Now about 2 weeks ago we experience the same issue with another yaris. And this time the fire was a bit bigger than before. Since we had to take the disconnect the power switch and blow the fire out ourselves. This problem could have been worst since the power switch is sitting on a type of foam that if it catches fire it will easy spread and hurt someone. If I could please get some information if toyota will be recalling this issue. I do not want to spend another $200 for a new power switch. Thank you
Questions about the 2007 Toyota Yaris electrical
Does the 2007 Toyota Yaris have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the electrical of the 2007 Toyota Yaris, 6% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2007 Toyota Yaris electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 80,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Toyota Yaris electrical?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Toyota Yaris have the most electrical problems?
The Toyota Yaris model years with the most electrical complaints are 2008 (18 complaints), 2007 (15 complaints) and 2009 (10 complaints).
Other 2007 Toyota Yaris problems
Airbags 112Brakes 40Suspension 21Seat belts 20Acceleration 19Body 19Engine 11Steering 11Transmission 11Seats 9Visibility 8Fuel system 7Tires 5Driver assistance 2Lights 2Locks 1Wheels 1
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