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2018 Toyota Yaris: common problems and reliability
An average Yaris year.
12 owner complaints, most about air bags. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2018 Yaris?The 2018 Toyota Yaris has 12 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and tires.
Safety record for the 2018 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2018 Toyota Yaris vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Yaris years only. How we score it
Is 2018 a good year for the Yaris?
Across the 15 Yaris model years we track, complaint volume runs from 5 (2014) to 592 (2007). With 12 complaints, the 2018 Yaris sits below the model's median of 25.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2018 Yaris
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Campaign 19V503000Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
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).
Owner insights cover all generations of the Yaris. See the full Yaris owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Yaris listings typically run $8,294–$13,195 across 2007 to 2020 model years.
Other Yaris model years
Compare every Yaris year side by side to see how 2018 ranks against the rest.
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