Which Toyota Yaris H/b year should I avoid?

NHTSA data does not assign an Avoid label to any 2007-2009 Yaris H/b year. However, 2007 has the highest complaint index (100) and the most complaints (38) of the three model years covered.

What is the most common problem on the Toyota Yaris H/b?

Airbags are the top reported problem area across all three model years, making up 41 of 78 total complaints, or 53 percent.

Is the 2009 Toyota Yaris H/b more reliable than the 2007?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the 2009 has a complaint index of 0 versus 100 for 2007, and fewer total complaints (11 versus 38).

Do any Toyota Yaris H/b years have recalls?

Each of the 2007, 2008, and 2009 model years has one recall campaign listed by NHTSA, and none are do-not-drive recalls.

How many total complaints does the Toyota Yaris H/b have?

NHTSA lists 78 total complaints across the 2007-2009 Toyota Yaris H/b, with airbags, engine, and structure and body issues as the leading categories.

Toyota Yaris H/b Best and Worst Years (2007–2009)

None of the 2007-2009 Toyota Yaris H/b years carry an official Avoid or Best verdict. NHTSA data shows 2007 has the highest complaint index (100) with 38 complaints, while 2009 has the lowest (0) with 11 complaints. Airbags are the top reported problem across all three years, accounting for 41 of 78 total complaints.

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.

Model years: 3; 2007–2009
NHTSA complaints: 78
Recall campaigns: 1
Crashes reported: 13
Fires reported: 1
Top problem area: Airbags

Yaris H/b Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Toyota Yaris H/b problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2007	No verdict	100	38	5	0	1	Airbags	—	—
2008	No verdict	50	29	4	1	1	Airbags	—	—
2009	No verdict	0	11	4	0	1	Airbags	—	—

Most common Toyota Yaris H/b problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group across all model years.

Airbags41 (53%)
Engine11 (14%)
Structure & Body10 (13%)
Brakes8 (10%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires8 (10%)
Electrical System6 (8%)
Fuel System5 (6%)
Steering5 (6%)
Transmission & Powertrain2 (3%)
Visibility & Wipers2 (3%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

Frequently asked questions

Which Toyota Yaris H/b year should I avoid?: NHTSA data does not assign an Avoid label to any 2007-2009 Yaris H/b year. However, 2007 has the highest complaint index (100) and the most complaints (38) of the three model years covered.
What is the most common problem on the Toyota Yaris H/b?: Airbags are the top reported problem area across all three model years, making up 41 of 78 total complaints, or 53 percent.
Is the 2009 Toyota Yaris H/b more reliable than the 2007?: Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the 2009 has a complaint index of 0 versus 100 for 2007, and fewer total complaints (11 versus 38).
Do any Toyota Yaris H/b years have recalls?: Each of the 2007, 2008, and 2009 model years has one recall campaign listed by NHTSA, and none are do-not-drive recalls.
How many total complaints does the Toyota Yaris H/b have?: NHTSA lists 78 total complaints across the 2007-2009 Toyota Yaris H/b, with airbags, engine, and structure and body issues as the leading categories.