Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Toyota Yaris
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Toyota Yaris has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 218 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V741000 Frontal Air Bag Inflators May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V006000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V340000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V689000 Power Window Master Switch may Melt NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V168000 Driver's Air Bag may not Deploy NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V169000 Seat Rail Spring Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V491000 Power Window Master Switch may Melt NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V036000 LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V035000 LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V223000 INCORRECT GVWR LABELS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 107 complaints
- Service Brakes 22 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 20 complaints
- Electrical System 18 complaints
- Suspension 16 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 12 complaints
Of the 218 complaints on file, 51 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 218 complaints, owners report 57 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Yaris has issues with airbags and several recalls related to them. Complaints majorly revolve around airbags and brakes. While many vehicles face airbag recalls, the frequency does warrant caution. Common issues with less severe complaints in brakes, speed control, and electrical systems suggest an expected maintenance pattern for a car of this age.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbag system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| brakes | 60,000–90,000 miles | $150–$400 | common |
| electrical system | 80,000–110,000 miles | $200–$500 | occasional |
| suspension | 75,000–100,000 miles | $250–$750 | occasional |
| vehicle speed control | 90,000–120,000 miles | $100–$300 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter changes
- brake pad inspection and replacement
- tire rotation and balancing
- engine air filter replacement
- coolant system check
- battery health and replacement
- suspension and steering check
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- frequent airbag warning lights
- unresponsive brakes
- irregular speed control behavior
- flickering dashboard lights
- suspension noise or stiffness
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Toyota Yaris at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.