Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Toyota Yaris
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Toyota Yaris has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 15 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V503000 Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity Label/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V319000 Air Bags May Not Deploy Properly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V295000 Spare Tire Air Pressure may be Incorrect NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 4 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 3 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
- Power Train 2 complaints
- Service Brakes 2 complaints
Of the 15 complaints on file, 3 report a crash; across all 15 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Toyota Yaris has an average reliability rating. While there are some concerns with airbag sensors, the vehicle overall has a limited number of complaints and recall issues that aren't overly severe. The car's dependability is moderate, with common failures related to essential systems like air bags and vehicle speed control.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| air bags | 50,000–70,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| vehicle speed control | 60,000–80,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
| power train | 70,000–90,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | 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 change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Coolant system flush every 50,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light illumination
- Unresponsive speed control
- Rough transmission shifts
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Toyota Yaris at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.