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2010 Toyota Yaris repairs by problem area

Engine (17%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (23%)

Other (11%)

Chart based on 47 repairs.
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2010 Toyota Yaris repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (54%)

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Chart based on 39 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Toyota Yaris 4dr Sedan

106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Toyota Yaris in Minnesota, United States
Feb 2012 - Mar 2017
May 2012

28883 mi

US $300
Driver side drive shaft seal leaking transmission oil so needed to be replaced. 
Jun 2012

35000 mi

US $300
The driver side drive shaft seal that was just replaced in the past month was replaced again. When asked why they could not find a problem other than faulty seal. 
Toyota Yaris in Kentucky, United States
Feb 2012 - Mar 2018
Jun 2015

75000 mi

US $1100
New front struts and coils. 

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2010 Toyota Yaris 4dr Sedan

106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Toyota Yaris in California, United States
Jun 2015 - Dec 2017
Apr 2016

32300 mi

US $60
Driver side curtain air bag trim came loose and needed to be reattached. 
Toyota Yaris in Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 2015 - Jun 2022
Feb 2016

226000 mi

US $298
Replaced rear brake shoes and wheel cylinders. Turned rear brake drums. 
Jul 2016

238800 mi

US $370
Alternator replaced. Loose bearing, made a "small plane flying overhead" noise when idling. No other noticeable symptom. 
Aug 2016

240000 mi

US $425
Transmission mount sagged, caused deep rumbling on acceleration. $250. Replaced left front drive axle. Boot was torn and leaking. No symptoms. $175. 
Oct 2016

248000 mi

US $1444
Differential failing: replaced with a used 60,000 mile transmission. Both shocks replaced. Years ago, one shock began slightly leaking. Still leaking, so I decided to replace them - good time to do it with the tranny replacement. Both engine mounts replaced. Another shop noticed there is a very loud vibration when driving in reverse so this was the suggestion. But it didn't get rid of the problem... but I think the other shop just slams on the gas, who does that?? 
Feb 2017

257000 mi
The shocks replaced in October both failed inspection this month, so I had them replaced again under warranty (so no cost). 
Toyota Yaris in Delaware, United States
Jan 2011 - Dec 2017
May 2017

53000 mi

US $190
AC wasn't blowing cold enough . Had it recharged and now it's fine. 
Toyota Yaris in New Jersey, United States
Apr 2010 - May 2013
Jun 2010

2000 mi
windshield had a scratch on it when purchased, dealer wrote up "we owe" windshield in purchasing paperwork. 2nd windshield installed had "waves", went back for OEM Toyota windshield, took 7 days since windshield was "backordered 
Jan 2011

11000 mi

US $6
Dashboard rattled in cold weather (<40F) and found a TSB on how to fix with felt tape. Applied felt tape and noise is gone. 

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2010 Toyota Yaris 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 89hp 1.4L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD

Toyota Yaris in Great Britain
Jul 2011 - Apr 2012
Aug 2011

5000 mi
Check AC system for efficiency. Re-gassed.  Attempted to rectify various rattles in interior trim without success.  Reset clutch due to poor performance of automated manual transmission. Check AC system for efficiency. Re-gassed. Attempted to rectify various rattles in interior trim without success. Eventually did it myself. Reset clutch due to poor performance of automated manual transmission. 
Sep 2011

6000 mi
Fixed rattles myself. 
Nov 2011

6300 mi
The engine coolant level in the expansion tank has been slowly falling over the past 2 months. Topped up 13th October. 1st service 27th October, problem reported but nothing found. Dealer pressure test not conclusive, 10th November. 
Jan 2012

7200 mi
Squeaking noises from under carpet in driver's footwell. Initially thought to be seat cushion/base. Various pieces of sound insulation under carpet replaced. Warranty covered. Replacement of driver's side outer window lip seal strip. It was damaged for no apparent reason other than poor quality materials when the window was lowered. 

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2010 Toyota Yaris 4dr Hatch

106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Toyota Yaris in Vermont, United States
Jan 2017 - Jan 2022
Jun 2017

74200 mi

US $180
Replace front exhaust pipe gasket, retainer bolts and springs. 
Mar 2018

80000 mi

US $120
Some rust on one rotor indicating that pad may have stuck for a while. State inspection dictated need for service although brakes were working fine. 
Jan 2022

100000 mi

US $12
First headlight failure. A failed front-sidemarker blinker bulb replaced at the same time. 
Toyota Yaris in Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 2014 - Jun 2018
Nov 2014

37300 mi

US $100
Battery dead and went to Walmart to replace. After replacing the battery, the brake noise problem was gone too. I believe the brake noise was caused by the "about to fail" battery. 
Jan 2016

55000 mi

US $71
Screeching noise when I started the engine. The drive belt was replaced. After replace, the noise changed from "quiet screeching noise that last until the car was warmed" to "one loud screeching noise only at starting up" 
Feb 2016

56200 mi
Screeching noise (reported on January) get worse. Go back to the repair store and check. Found out the belt's tension was not adjusted correctly. No more noise when starting the car now. 
Toyota Yaris in California, United States
Nov 2010 - Sep 2014
Dec 2011

18000 mi
Odd rattle when sitting at a stop. 
Jan 2012

30700 mi
Hood was causing the rattle that we detected in December but opted to not repair. 

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2010 Toyota Yaris 2dr Hatch

106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Toyota Yaris in Vermont, United States
Aug 2017 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022

114400 mi

US $145
Worn drive belt 
Toyota Yaris in Kentucky, United States
Apr 2010 - Sep 2016
Nov 2010

23300 mi
Squealing breaks, replaced leaking rear right drum cylinder 
Apr 2011

30300 mi
Driver seat cushion was broken driver seat cushion replaced 
Toyota Yaris in Indiana, United States
Jul 2010 - Mar 2016
Mar 2011

5000 mi
creaking noise, left rear wheel area. dealer thinks it was the wheel cover but not sure. 
Dec 2012

19000 mi
Lower control arm bolt was rusted and broken 
Feb 2015

33000 mi

US $852
clutch throwout bearing 
Sep 2015

38000 mi

US $375
CV joint outer, drivers side 
Mar 2016

40000 mi

US $1000
another clutch throwout bearing 

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2010 Toyota Yaris 2dr Hatch

106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Toyota Yaris in Ohio, United States
Jan 2011 - Jun 2022
Feb 2011

4000 mi
The rear windshield washer switch stuck in the on (spray) position when used during winter cold weather. The car has a vibration from the dashboard only after the car is warm. I had the car in for this 4 times. I agreed to bring the car back when the weather warms up so they dont need to keep warming up the car to hear the vibration sound. 
Feb 2022

200090 mi

US $1200
Replaced exhaust system. 
Toyota Yaris in Nebraska, United States
Jun 2016 - Jul 2018
Jun 2017

68000 mi

US $750
Replaced alternator 
Toyota Yaris in Delaware, United States
Jan 2010 - Jun 2018
Aug 2012

25000 mi
Air conditioner was leaking water into the cabin by the passenger's feet. Due to a clogged hose. Easy fix. 
Aug 2016

98000 mi

US $250
Replaced front brake pads, rotors, calipers. Left caliper seemed bound up and the inner brake pad was worn more than the other pads. Replaced both calipers with parts from NAPA. Akebono ACT1184 ProACT Ultra-Premium Ceramic pads, Toyota rotor 
Feb 2018

131000 mi
Airbag recall. 

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