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Toyota Yaris repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (12%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (5%)

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Toyota Yaris suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (34%)

< $100 (45%)

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Chart based on 47 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2016 Toyota Yaris 4dr Hatch

106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

100 mi centered mis-aligned steering wheel 

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2014 Toyota Yaris 4dr Hatch

106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

101680 mi

C $180
Front coil spring cracked. Coil not available, so replaced whole assembly with good used part. 

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2012 Toyota Yaris 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

84 mi

$200
suspension was squeaking drive quality wasnt affected but squeaking was annoying. 

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2010 Toyota Yaris 4dr Sedan

106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD

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

248000 mi

US $1444
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. 
257000 mi The shocks replaced in October both failed inspection this month, so I had them replaced again under warranty (so no cost). 

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2010 Toyota Yaris 2dr Hatch

106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD

19000 mi Lower control arm bolt was rusted and broken 

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2009 Toyota Yaris 4dr Sedan

106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD

109300 mi

US $99
Lower control arm bolt rusted away, needed replacement of both sides bolts, as well as lower control arm on driver's side. Repainted undercarriage with 3m. This was a tsb in canada. 

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2009 Toyota Yaris 4dr Sedan

106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

179800 mi

﷼100
I needed to replace two front wheel bearings. 
63000 mi

US $90
New shocks, put them in myself. If using KB you MUST use the OEM boots, they act as a washer to keep them in place. 

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2009 Toyota Yaris 4dr Hatch

106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

76300 mi

US $1000
New struts and shocks. tranny flush 
45900 mi Broken coil spring, car was still operable and driven to the dealership the following day 

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2009 Toyota Yaris 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD

81220 mi

€450
Wheel bearing rear right started to make noise. Whole wheel bearing assembly was changed. Repair expensive only due to bloidy Opel service 

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2009 Toyota Yaris 2dr Hatch

106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD

53800 mi

US $500
Something spring. Front was making a clunking noise right after I bought it. Repaired under 3k mile warranty. 

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2008 Toyota Yaris 4dr Sedan

106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD

29760 mi

C $20
replaced rusted out lower control arm bolts (common problem with 07 & 08 Yaris) - Toyota has a TSB but wont don't anything unless the bolts actually rust out....in my case they were starting to rust so this was preventitive 

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2008 Toyota Yaris 4dr Sedan

106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

78000 mi

US $150
front bearings failed 
75000 mi

US $100
Basically even though I do not drive rough I am going to have to have new brake and the whole shebang. Also, my struts are going bad. 

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2008 Toyota Yaris 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

1000 mi Pulsing in left front suspension. First 3 visits they did not fix it. 4th visit, replaced ball bearing and packing on front left. The suspension still pulsates between 35-55 mph. 

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2008 Toyota Yaris 2dr Hatch

106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD

213000 mi

US $600
Had one front wheel bearing go bad. Decided to change both sides at same time. The brakes were close, so replaced rotors & pads. 
87000 mi

US $300
Rear wheel bearing began making noise. Bought and replaced the bearing/hub assembly 
147000 mi

US $300
Replaced struts. The work had begun as preventative, but it turned out one strut had failed. The rest were definately worn out though. 
42000 mi

US $600
Front wheel bearings bad, resulted in antilock brake system failure. 
46000 mi Rear wheel bearing noise within 200 miles of speed sensor replacement. With $2000 in repairs with only 48,000 miles on major systems I traded in the car without repair. 
101000 mi

US $106
Blew seal on left rear shock absorber. DIY replaced both rear shocks with non-OEM. 
59000 mi Bolt head rusted off on lower suspension control arm. Dealership wanted $750 to fix at first then $1800+ to replace lower engine cradle since it was "bent." Engine cradle not bent, and they admitted the original $750 estimate was all labor...  
61400 mi Bolt on passenger front control arm rusted apart, weld nut to install new broke free 
68000 mi Control arm bolt, fixed under warranty. Replaced control arm, rail, and bolt. Was given a rental while repairs made 

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2008 Toyota Yaris 2dr Hatch

106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

67000 mi Rear wheel hub 
1860 mi Repaired squeaking noise, replaced suspension components on rear passenger corner. 
3720 mi Repaired squeaking noise, replaced suspension components on rear passenger corner 
114700 mi

US $350
Needed front driver side wheel bearing and axle. 
166000 mi

US $60
Replaced rear wheel bearing 
150820 mi

C $667
Front passenger wheel bearing followed by a wheel alignment . 

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2007 Toyota Yaris 4dr Sedan

106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD

71000 mi Replaced Front Suspension Lower Arm No. 2 Bolts due to noises from accumulated effects of road salt. Received extended warranty notice from Toyota in the mail. 

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2007 Toyota Yaris 4dr Sedan

106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

260400 mi Struts and spring 
72000 mi

C $60
One of the struts blew out 

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2007 Toyota Yaris 4dr Hatch

106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

32860 mi

C $860
The two front wheel bearings were changed and an alignement was done. Also, there was the recall for the front passenger side airbag. It was replaced at no cost. 

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2007 Toyota Yaris 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

54560 mi Bought the car used, heard a banging noise from front end over bumps. Mechanic found large exhaust bolt and spring lodged in suspension, probably from the factory. Previous owner ignored the sound. 

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2007 Toyota Yaris 2dr Hatch

106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD

179000 mi

US $360
High miles causing soft ride & not handling bumps well.Replaced all four struts.Purchased spring compressor for front; rear not required.Must remove wiper motor,grillwork etc. at firewall to access top of struts. Use manual but not difficult 
93800 mi

US $423
Had to replace driver side control arm. 
97000 mi

US $460
Loud clunking noises from rear when going over bumps - handling was compromised on rough surfaces. My own "bounce-test" had not indicated shock absorber problems. Dealer found a broken coil spring and signs of shock absorber leakage. Removed and replaced rear coil springs and rear shock absorbers 
124000 mi

US $160
replaced rear shock absorbers because one was leaking 

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2007 Toyota Yaris 2dr Hatch

106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

173000 mi

US $250
Replaced left & right front wheel hub assemblies including wheel bearings. 
152448 mi

C $541
Front passenger wheel bearing was getting loud. 
90000 mi

US $420
Wheel bearings on the front went bad and were replaced. 

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