2008 Toyota Yaris engine problems

Filed Mar 10, 2023 · Engine · 160,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Yaris. The contact stated while the vehicle was receiving routine maintenance, the mechanic stated that the chain sprockets on both camshafts were worn. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that there was no recall on the VIN. The failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Nov 5, 2018 · Engine · 138,000 miles · WI

My engine is making a rattling noise while driving and while parked. I was originally told the noise was probably my exhaust system but was later on told that I would need to replace the engine. This vehicle only has 138,000 miles on it and maintenance has been done only at dealerships. The rattling noise is either rods that need to be repaced or a timing chain.

Filed Dec 28, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · KS

I have a light on my dash that looks like an engine. Had the car tested and it shows that it is a little module type deal that has had to do with fuel evaporation or something on that line. Sounds like they are notorious for going bad. Its like a $300 part.

Filed Oct 17, 2014 · Engine · 20,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota yaris. When the contact started the vehicle, an abnormal noise emitted from the engine. The failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician advised the contact that the water pump and the engine belt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.

Filed May 19, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 94,401 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota yaris. While driving various speeds, the contact stated that the vehicle stalled intermittently and without warning. Immediately following the failure, the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test which confirmed that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 94,401.

Filed Sep 18, 2013 · Acceleration, Engine · 76,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota yaris. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving 30 MPH. The check engine light illuminated as the failure occurred. The vehicle resumed normal function when the engine was restarted. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic where a diagnostic was performed, which located the failure at the throttle sensor and the engine wiring harness. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 76,000 and the current mileage was 76,215.

Filed Aug 26, 2013 · Engine · 55,383 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota yaris. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the check engine warning light. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and took it to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The dealer stated that the engine harness was defective and needed to be replaced. The contact did not have the harness replaced. The failure mileage was 55,383. Updated 9/4/13

Filed Jun 21, 2013 · Engine · 62,695 miles · GA

The charcoal canister assembly had to be replaced which is part of the evaporative emission control system. The cost was $996.00.

Filed Sep 10, 2011 · Acceleration, Electrical · 64,200 miles · MA

We drive a 2008 yaris. Because we got it used and the previous driver drove so much, its 3 year/36,000 mile warranty no longer applied, but we got an extended power train warranty. This year, the engine wiring harness broke, and we found out that toyota knew about the faulty harnesses. (the tsb on it mentions replacing it with an "improved" harness.) while toyota describes this as not being a safety issue, we feel otherwise, as the symptom is an immediate loss of power and inability to accelerate, which could be dangerous on the highway. Needless to say, since this part is not being recalled, since in a dbw car, this is not part of the powertrain, and hence, we are not under warranty, toyota required us to pay $1000 to fix this.

Filed Mar 22, 2011 · Brakes, Electrical · 30,231 miles · IN

12/21/09 - ABS light and brake light came on. Car difficult to brake and making sprung "spring" type noises. Rear wheel sensor and wire harness had gone bad - replaced and went out again on 1/25/11. 6/8/10 car making funny whirling noises under hood. Alternator went bad.