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2008 Toyota Yaris repairs by problem area

Engine (32%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (2%)

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2008 Toyota Yaris electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (19%)

< $100 (71%)

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Chart based on 31 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Toyota Yaris

Engine not specified

15500 mi car would not start, dealer could not duplicate problem - third time in for same problem 

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2008 Toyota Yaris 4dr Sedan

106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD

49000 mi

US $340
AC/Heat blower motor failure. 
56000 mi

US $60
Blower Fan making noises similar to failure in September 2012. Turns out it was a clogged AC condensate line. Discovered after further research that the Yaris has a slot for a cabin filter, but does not ship with a filter installed. Nice eh? 
81200 mi Leaking pump found when taking car in for air bag recall service. The car actually had the air bag light on for about a week. 

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2008 Toyota Yaris 4dr Sedan

106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

78000 mi

US $400
Alternator bearing was worn, so the alternator was replaced. Alternator was $330. Labor was $60. 
90520 mi

C $750
A/C not working. Parts (condenser ?) had to be replaced. 
91760 mi

C $250
Alternator down, had to be replaced 
42000 mi Need to replace alternator because because of failing bearing, but don't want to spend the $500. 
57000 mi

US $200
Replaced alternator and belt with rebuilt and new belt. Alternator bearing squealing and belt showing wear. 
66700 mi

US $400
Alternator replaced. 
16740 mi Cruise control disengages intermittently. It is happening more and more but did not happen when dealer tested car. 
18140 mi Problems with cruise control happened all the time. Dealership did not believe me until I took the technician for a ride with me driving. New module was ordered but never received. I was told it is on backorder - 3 months ago. 
55800 mi Rear window defrost was not working. 

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2008 Toyota Yaris 2dr Hatch

106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD

103000 mi

US $30
Clockspring needed replacement. After I did repair (3 days later) I received recall notice. 
40000 mi

US $35
Replaced passenger side halogen headlight bulb. 
63900 mi

US $38
Replaced bulb in passenger side headlight. 
44000 mi

US $50
Airbag and seatbelt lights on - Seat sensor harness undone 
106000 mi Headlight replacement - have to remove bumper to access bolts to remove headlight assembly 
126480 mi

C $580
Air Conditioner compressor was not cooling and also squeaking and likely to seize (seized compressor will cause water pump failure so this is an essential repair) 
31000 mi A/C evaporator needed replacing under TSB. It had a musty odor at times when using a/c. 
95000 mi A/C was not very cold anymore, took vehicle in and they said the refrigerant was a little low, topped up and works fine 
108000 mi A/C needed a recharge although leak not found so dye was added with recharge. A/C blowing very cold again. 
77000 mi CD player replaced by Toyota free of charge car was not under warranty 
60700 mi

US $70
AC Drainage was clogged up. Water leaking from under glove compartment. I was charged for one hour of work to take it apart and clean it out. 

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2008 Toyota Yaris 2dr Hatch

106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

116000 mi

US $130
replace battery 
19500 mi Defective front collision sensor. I had to argue with dealer as they made a claim that I had been in an accident and had car repaired. They claim they saw a tape line (I never had body work on this car I purchased new)on bumper. 
22400 mi

US $15
added 12 oz of R134-a freon 
63300 mi

US $30
Headlight burned out 
7000 mi CD in player stops playing and cannot eject after 10 mins. After cool down, several hours, will work again. Diagnosed during oil change visit. New radio/cd player installed at second visit. 
120000 mi

US $10
Replaced headlight bulb. 
188480 mi

C $160
NEW BATTERY 
256060 mi

C $716
Replace altenator. 

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2008 Toyota Yaris Electrical Problems

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