2007 Toyota Yaris: jerking or lurching

7 of the 258 complaints about the 2007 Toyota Yaris describe jerking or lurching.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 3%
typical mileage: 47,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 6 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Jerking or lurching by model year

2020
1
2019
1
2014
1
2008
2
2007
7

What owners say

Filed Aug 26, 2013 · Acceleration, Body · 79,600 miles · VA · crash

On 16 august, 2013, while turning into a garage parking spot I took my foot off the accelerator to press on the brake to come to full stop before the concrete column at the end of the parking space when, of its own accord, the car suddenly lurched forward at much accelerated speed. The car crashed into the concrete column destroying the front left head lights, entire front grill work, and the frame of the driver's side door was bent so the door would not be opened. No airbags deployed. On 20 august, 2013 my insurance company deemed the car a total loss.

Filed Jun 27, 2011 · Suspension · 47,000 miles · OH

The problem had been developing for about a week. There seemed to be some clunking in the front end. When I would stop, the vehicle would lurch forward a little. My first thought was that something like a break part or tire was loose from the front, passenger side. On friday is seemed worse after pulling in to a driveway. I had the problem diagnosed at the dealer. They said the head of a bolt on the lower control arm had rusted/corroded/sheered off. Their estimated cost was about $650. The vehicle was out of the manufacturers warranty. My extended 120k mile/ 96 month warranty covers upper and lower control arms, but they refused to cover this repair. Having their refusal explained to me twice, I'm still not sure why. It seems that they make a practice of denying all claims regardless of what they are. (auto exam, houston, tx.)

Filed Aug 9, 2010 · Brakes · 49,000 miles · NY

My 2007 toyota yaris sedan; when I apply brakes to slow down while at high speed on rough roads,I can feel like the sensation of no intention of car to stop,I feel the brake pads in front or rear brake shoes like in a jerking motion,I feel the motion in the brake pedal,I visually inspect brake wear often because of this,brake shoes lining are very thin normally by factory, I even bought new brake shoes and did not installed them because there was not much difference between old and new linings,aside from that I am content with yaris ,I am 60 yrs old,driving since I was 19,drove commercially in the past, could there be a problem with the brake system of 2007 yaris,I never felt such sensation in brake pedals while slowing down at high speed on rough roads while driving any vehicle,could you look into that? I don't know perhaps is nothing, sometimes I say lord I hope I never have to make a sudden stop at high speed to realize that there was a problem with the brake system,while driving I always keep that in mind.

Filed Apr 22, 2010 · Fuel system · 900,000 miles · 00

My toyota yaris 2007 sedan is jerking . I took it for a service at toyota two weeks back but it still does the same. They changed the petrol filter. The jerking never went away. The dealer then changed the petrol pump and the jerking is still there, it comes and goes. But it shakes so hard I can not take it. The toyota dealer does not know what is wrong with the car. They keep test driving it and I am afraid by the time they finish if they ever find the problem the car will be due for another service. So far I don't have wheels while they keep my car.

Filed Feb 4, 2010 · Brakes · 45,000 miles · AR

2007 toyota yaris off and on I have been having braking issues. When I press on the brake it almost has an effect of the anti-lock braking system kicking in. Yet the effect is more pronounced. It feels as if I am skidding or jerking to a stop and makes me fear that I will not stop. Are there any open campaigns for this? This is a safety issue and I need to get it resolved. I have also sent an e-mail to toyota.

Filed Mar 23, 2009 · Seat belts · 25,000 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota yaris. While driving approximately 25 MPH on normal road conditions, the front driver's side shoulder belt jerked continuously. The seat belt buckle disengaged without assistance and the contact made two attempts before the buckle engaged properly. The vehicle has not been repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 25,000.

Filed Jan 7, 2008 · Steering · 975 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota yaris. While driving 65mph, the vehicle jerked and constantly pulled to the left and the right. The manufacturer and the dealer were unable to diagnose the failure. The current mileage was 29,687 and failure mileage was 975.