Is the 2009 Toyota Yaris H/b reliable?

NHTSA lists 11 complaints and 1 recall for the 2009 Yaris H/b, with a complaint index of 0, the lowest of the 3 model years with data. It ranks 3rd out of 3 years, meaning it has fewer reported problems relative to other Yaris H/b years.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Toyota Yaris H/b?

Airbags and Engine issues each account for 36% of complaints, followed by Brakes and Electrical System issues at 18% each. Airbag-related median mileage at failure was 62,000.

Does the 2009 Toyota Yaris H/b have any recalls?

NHTSA records show 1 recall for the 2009 Yaris H/b, campaign 09V223000, covering missing load-carrying capacity labels. It is not a do-not-drive recall.

What year Toyota Yaris H/b should I avoid?

Among the years with data, 2007 has the highest complaint index at 100 with 38 complaints, followed by 2008 at 50 with 29 complaints. The 2009 model has the lowest complaint index of the three at 0.

2009 Toyota Yaris H/b Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict The 2009 Toyota Yaris H/b has 11 NHTSA complaints and 1 recall, with a complaint index of 0 — the lowest among the 3 model years with data, ranking 3rd worst (best) behind 2007 and 2008. Airbags and Engine issues each make up 36% of complaints.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 0/100; #3 of 3 Yaris H/b years
Verdict: No verdict; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 11; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 1; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 4; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Top issue: Airbags
Best nearby year: —; no alternative with data

Top 2009 Toyota Yaris H/b problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

Airbags4 (36%)
Engine4 (36%)
Brakes2 (18%)
Electrical System2 (18%)
Steering1 (9%)
Structure & Body1 (9%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (9%)
Transmission & Powertrain1 (9%)

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

What owners report

Owners report unexpected acceleration where the vehicle sped up on its own, in one case exceeding 90 mph.
Some drivers describe the accelerator pedal becoming harder to press while brakes felt mushy or delayed at the same time.
Airbags reportedly failed to deploy properly in crashes, including a head-on collision where only the driver's airbag activated.
Brakes reportedly lost stopping power suddenly during normal driving, forcing one driver to swerve to avoid a collision.
Electrical system complaints describe power loss and odd pedal behavior tied to use of the radio, CD player, or aux port.
One owner reported being unable to get replacement parts for the Takata airbag recall repair for an extended period.

11 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2010 to Mar 2017; peak Feb 2010 (2).

2009 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.

2009 compared with other Yaris H/b years

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

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2007	No verdict	100	38	1	—
2008	No verdict	50	29	1	—
2009	No verdict	0	11	1	—

All Toyota Yaris H/b years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2009 Toyota Yaris H/b reliable?: NHTSA lists 11 complaints and 1 recall for the 2009 Yaris H/b, with a complaint index of 0, the lowest of the 3 model years with data. It ranks 3rd out of 3 years, meaning it has fewer reported problems relative to other Yaris H/b years.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Toyota Yaris H/b?: Airbags and Engine issues each account for 36% of complaints, followed by Brakes and Electrical System issues at 18% each. Airbag-related median mileage at failure was 62,000.
Does the 2009 Toyota Yaris H/b have any recalls?: NHTSA records show 1 recall for the 2009 Yaris H/b, campaign 09V223000, covering missing load-carrying capacity labels. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
What year Toyota Yaris H/b should I avoid?: Among the years with data, 2007 has the highest complaint index at 100 with 38 complaints, followed by 2008 at 50 with 29 complaints. The 2009 model has the lowest complaint index of the three at 0.