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2008 Toyota Yaris Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 36 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2008 Toyota Yaris, 17% of all 218 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest brake complaint count among 15 Yaris model years. These complaints report 10 crashes and 12 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 63,500 miles.

Brakes complaints
36
17% of 218
Crashes reported
10
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
12
Median mileage
63,500 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Toyota Yaris brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 15, 2008, latest Aug 1, 2024.

2008 Toyota Yaris brakes complaints: complaints filed per month4Jul 2008Jan 2011Jan 2013Oct 2013Mar 2014Jan 2015Apr 2016Jun 2023
36 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2008 to Aug 2024; peak Feb 2013 (4).

Brakes recalls for the 2008 Toyota Yaris

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Yaris model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20063 (60%)
  2. 200741 (16%)
  3. 200836 (17%)
  4. 200911 (12%)
  5. 20106 (7%)
  6. 20110 (0%)
  7. 20122 (6%)
  8. 20132 (22%)
  9. 20140 (0%)
  10. 20154 (27%)
  11. 20162 (40%)
  12. 20172 (13%)
  13. 20181 (25%)
  14. 20192 (8%)
  15. 20201 (11%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Toyota Yaris have brake problems?
NHTSA has 36 owner complaints about the brake in the 2008 Toyota Yaris, 17% of all complaints for this model year, including 10 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 63,500 miles.
Which Toyota Yaris year has the most brake complaints?
The 2007 Toyota Yaris has the most brake complaints (41), compared with 36 for the 2008.
Is there a brake recall for the 2008 Toyota Yaris?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Toyota Yaris is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.