2008 Toyota Yaris H/b Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2008 Toyota Yaris H/b has 29 NHTSA complaints with a complaint index of 50, ranking 2nd worst among 3 model years covered. Airbags dominate the complaint record at 59% of cases, with 1 recall filed for a label issue.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 50/100
- #2 of 3 Yaris H/b years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 29
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 4
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Airbags
- Best nearby year
- —
- no alternative with data
Top 2008 Toyota Yaris H/b problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags17 (59%)
- Brakes3 (10%)
- Electrical System3 (10%)
- Structure & Body3 (10%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (10%)
- Fuel System2 (7%)
- Steering2 (7%)
- Seat Belts1 (3%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (3%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbags failed to deploy during frontal crashes, including one at 35-40 mph and another after hitting a guard rail.
- The airbag warning light illuminated intermittently and then stayed on continuously, with some owners told the clock spring was the cause.
- ABS and brake warning lights came on during wet or snowy driving conditions, sometimes accompanied by reduced braking ability.
- The front windshield and rear windshield cracked and shattered on their own while the vehicle was parked, with no impact involved.
- A front lower control arm bolt broke off while the vehicle was moving at low speed.
- The manual transmission occasionally would not engage gear, and could be shifted to neutral without pressing the clutch.
2008 Toyota Yaris H/b recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 09V223000Jun 15, 2009Other27,080 vehicles
Equipment:other:labels
Toyota is recalling 27,080 model year 2005 through 2010 passenger cars built from september 1, 2005 to may 4, 2009. These vehicles were not equipped with load carrying capacity modification labels which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims."
Risk: Incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels could result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and provide them with a new, accurate label to be installed over the inaccurate label free of charge. The safety recall began on august 18, 2009. Owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371.
2008 compared with other Yaris H/b years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2008 Toyota Yaris H/b reliable?
- NHTSA lists 29 complaints for the 2008 Yaris H/b, giving it a complaint index of 50 and a rank of 2nd worst out of 3 model years with data. Airbags are the top problem area, making up 59% of complaints.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2008 Toyota Yaris H/b?
- Airbags are the leading concern, accounting for 17 of 29 complaints (59%), including reports of non-deployment in crashes and warning lights that would not turn off.
- Does the 2008 Toyota Yaris H/b have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall campaign (09V223000) was filed, covering 2005-2010 Toyota passenger cars missing accurate load carrying capacity labels. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2008 Yaris compare to other model years?
- The 2008 Yaris has a complaint index of 50, worse than the 2009 model's index of 0 but better than the 2007 model's index of 100, which had the most complaints.
- At what mileage do airbag problems appear in the 2008 Yaris?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 100,000 miles at failure for airbag-related complaints on the 2008 Yaris.