Does the 2008 Toyota Yaris have engine problems?

NHTSA has 33 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Toyota Yaris, 15% of all complaints for this model year, including 10 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 51,000 miles.

Which Toyota Yaris year has the most engine complaints?

The 2008 Toyota Yaris has the most engine complaints (33), compared with 33 for the 2008.

Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Toyota Yaris?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Toyota Yaris is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2008 Toyota Yaris Engine Problems

NHTSA has 33 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 Toyota Yaris, 15% of all 218 complaints for this model year. That is the highest engine complaint count among 15 Yaris model years. These complaints report 10 crashes and 8 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 51,000 miles.

Engine complaints: 33; 15% of 218
Crashes reported: 10
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 8
Median mileage: 51,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2008 Toyota Yaris engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 23, 2008, latest Mar 10, 2023.

33 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2008 to Mar 2023; peak May 2010 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2008 Toyota Yaris

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Yaris model year

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

20060 (0%)
200729 (11%)
200833 (15%)
200914 (15%)
201010 (11%)
20112 (8%)
20125 (14%)
20130 (0%)
20141 (33%)
20154 (27%)
20161 (20%)
20175 (33%)
20181 (25%)
201910 (38%)
20205 (56%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Toyota Yaris have engine problems?: NHTSA has 33 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Toyota Yaris, 15% of all complaints for this model year, including 10 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 51,000 miles.
Which Toyota Yaris year has the most engine complaints?: The 2008 Toyota Yaris has the most engine complaints (33), compared with 33 for the 2008.
Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Toyota Yaris?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Toyota Yaris is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.