Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2010 Toyota Yaris
NHTSA data on file today
The 2010 Toyota Yaris has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 90 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 #18V025000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V024000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode 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 #10V036000 LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V035000 LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 45 complaints
- Seats 8 complaints
- Electrical System 7 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 7 complaints
- Steering 6 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 6 complaints
Of the 90 complaints on file, 12 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 90 complaints, owners report 13 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $1,800–$3,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2010 Toyota Yaris has an average reliability rating. It has multiple airbag recalls, along with some issues related to seat rails and power window controls. However, its overall performance remains stable, with few complaints beyond airbag modules, mostly in line with expectations for an older model.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| Power Window Switch | 50,000–80,000 miles | $150–$400 | occasional |
| Seat Rails | 50,000–90,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
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 fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system flush
- Battery inspection and replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Power window issues
- Seat adjustment fails
- Electrical malfunctions
- Steering wheel stiffness
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2010 Toyota Yaris at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.