Toyota Yaris grinding brakes problems

Filed Jul 22, 2021 · Fuel system · OR

It was about 90+ degrees Fahrenheit on a Friday afternoon..(prior to this date my wife expressed concern that the car did not accelerate as quickly as she thought it should) we drove in to the parking area of the Mall...we were undecided where to park and stopped the car. We tried to restart the car but it would not start. It would try to crank but that was all. Since it was so hot we thought that the air conditioner might have drained the battery. We called the AAA and found that it was not the battery. He suggested that the TOYOTA DEALERSHIP was a few b locks away that we should have them do further testing....we wanted to at first go home but instead went to the dealership--the car failed to start at all in the doorway of the Service entrance..it would try to crank but that was all just a grinding sort of noise.......(We thought that TOYOTA would pay for our incidental expenses since the car was under warranty...so far we have received nothing but TOYOTA did pay for a car rental on the following Monday.....) The problem was a failed Fuel Pump as the service man pointed out the error message was for low pressure on fuel pump. This was serious if we were on the freeway or traveling home for some distance in remote areas..they obviously could be a collision or we would be stranded without any form of help..... The dealer explained the the fuel pump was replaced by an updated or modified model not the same one in the car...They kept the original pump.....

Filed Mar 1, 2020 · Engine · 75,000 miles · AL

Squeals when cranks, all the times.

Filed Nov 21, 2019 · Brakes, Steering · 133,000 miles · NJ

I noticed that my car would not brake properly if I happened to be breaking over an uneven service years ago. So, I drive to avoid having to do so. But, then recently it started making a squealing noise along with breaking. It comes and goes. Then, a clunking noise started when reversing. Now, the clunking noise comes in either direction. The squealing has graduated to scratching and scraping when I accelerate or decelerate. It comes from my front, passenger side tire and when I turn my steering wheel all the way to the right, it gets very loose - whereas turning all the way to the left still feels appropriately tight. I think the looseness is connected to the front right passenger side wheel, as if a piece has broken or is loose - because it comes and goes. This all happens when I'm moving, no matter what terrain it is (highway, city street, etc.) and whether I am turning or not.

Filed Dec 24, 2015 · Steering · CO

Purchased dec.2014 , yaris 2015 makes grinding noise when on left turns only, maintenance done one month after to resolve issue ,but the noise and grinding still continue .

Filed May 30, 2015 · Suspension · 65,100 miles · PA

I have recently noticed some strange clunking, popping and squealing noises coming from my car. After having my mechanic look at it I have been informed that the passenger side lower control arm rear bolt was broken and part of it remains but is no longer connected to the control arm. My passenger side front wheel was moving in and out approximately 2inches. In my research I have found no recall notice for this issue and feel it is a large safety issue.

Filed Aug 9, 2014 · Suspension · 108,106 miles · NM

I was driving below the 30mph speed limit along a city street and heard a loud grinding noise from rear right of the car. I immediately pulled over to the side of the street and saw that the back right rear corner of the car was down close to the wheel. The exhaust pipe was in its usual place. I called a towing company and they flatbedded me to toyota in santa fe, nm at 5pm on a saturday evening. When we arrived at toyota the tow truck driver handed me the large spring which had fallen off the car. Toyota replaced the missing upper insulation disc and put the rear right spring back in place and I drove 5 hours home. The insulation disc could have fallen out onto the street and I did not know to look for it. The rear springs can easily be levered out of place with a screwdriver so my car mechanic attached the bottom of the spring to the cradle it sits on and welded a guard to the cradle so that the springs cannot jump out. I was fortunate to be driving slowly on a city street instead fast on the interstate when this happened. I have filed a report with toyota so they can fix this, in my opinion, design flaw.

Filed Mar 26, 2013 · Body, Suspension · 170,000 miles · NH

During rolling bumper to bumper traffic, heard a loud pop from the front end. Afterwards the front end kept making a odd grind sound when I put on the brakes or went over a slight bump. Took some time to figure out that one of the bolts that holds the passenger side a-arm was gone, looks like the bolt head just sheared off so now all the weight that was carried by 3 bolts is being managed by 2. I had just got off the highway too, glad that did not pop at 65 MPH.

Filed Dec 28, 2010 · Body, Brakes · 59,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota yaris. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited an abnormal grinding when he would apply pressure to the brakes. He then noticed that the driver side e lower front control arm bolt was corroded and had fractured from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they performed a diagnostic test and informed the contact that the sub frame would need to be dropped and the control arm bolt would need to be replaced. The manufacturer informed the contact that because the vehicle was not under warranty they could not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was approximately 60,000 and the failure mileage was 59,000.

Filed Jul 28, 2009 · Steering · 50,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota yaris. Whenever the contact turns the steering wheel to the left or right, she hears a loud grinding sound coming from the steering column. The failure was noticed while driving 15 MPH. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the intermediate shaft failed and was a very common issue with the vehicle. The contact was informed that since the vehicle was out of warranty, she would be responsible for the repairs. The manufacturer was aware of the failure, but stated that there was no recall. The contact believes that the manufacturer should be responsible and that a recall should be issued. The failure mileage was 50,000 and current mileage was 55,000.

Filed Oct 13, 2006 · Suspension, Wheels · 970 miles · CA

Dt*: the contact stated there was a grinding noise coming from the front driver side wheel while driving various speeds. The noise became worse when turns were made to either side. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, however the dealer was unable to determine the problem. Updated 03/30/07.