2007 Toyota Yaris: common problems and reliability

The 2007 Toyota Yaris has 592 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 10 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and service brakes. Owners most often flag intermittent starting/cranking issues (non-specific) — engine cranks but does not start, potentially related to fuel delivery, spark, or immobilizer/key. frequency: recurrent.

Safety record for the 2007 model year

592
Owner complaints
10
Recalls
82
Crash reports
12
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2007 Toyota Yaris vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

air bags
264
service brakes
80
suspension
48
structure
46
seat belts
40

Recalls affecting the 2007 Yaris

air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

Campaign 19V741000

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scio

air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

Campaign 17V006000

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota 4Runner, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, Yaris, Scion xB, Lexus ES350, GX460, IS-F, IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, and Lexus LFA vehicles

visibility:power window devices and controls

Campaign 15V689000

Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry

air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module

Campaign 14V168000

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, 2008-2010 Highlander, and 2009-2010 Tacoma, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and General Motors Pontiac Vibe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the steering

What owners say across generations

Overwhelmingly positive sentiment regarding reliability, low running costs, and practicality. The Yaris is consistently praised as a "bulletproof," economical, and easy-to-maintain vehicle, particularly in its older iterations (circa 2009-2014). Long-term owne

  • Intermittent starting/cranking issues (non-specific) — Engine cranks but does not start, potentially related to fuel delivery, spark, or immobilizer/key. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Clutch wear/failure — Particularly in higher-mileage manual examples; includes vague biting point and complete failure. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Oil consumption — Linked to neglected oil changes in the 1.33L engine; can be remedied with maintenance. Frequency: isolated.
  • MMT automated manual transmission jerkiness — Noted in cold conditions or with worn components/battery. Frequency: isolated.
  • Excessive road noise and firm ride — Noted as having poor noise insulation and a bouncy ride compared to some competitors. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Yaris.

Typical used price

Used Yaris listings typically run $8,294–$13,195 across 2007 to 2020 model years.

Other Yaris model years