2009 Toyota Yaris: common problems and reliability

The 2009 Toyota Yaris has 206 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 10 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and vehicle speed control. 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 2009 model year

206
Owner complaints
10
Recalls
50
Crash reports
4
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2009 Toyota Yaris vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

air bags
96
vehicle speed control
26
service brakes
24
electrical system
24
seats
22

Recalls affecting the 2009 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…

air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

Campaign 18V024000

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, IS-F, and GX460 vehicles sold, ever registered, i…

air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

Campaign 16V340000

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris, Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350, 2010-…

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.

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