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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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (64%)

< $100 (36%)

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Chart based on 11 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

34000 mi

£100
Car wouldn't start because sensor stopped working. Recovery £90 and repair £131 Again car wouldn't start. When recovered mechanic reset the transmission from inside car. Why don't they tell owners about these roadside repairs? 

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2008 Toyota Yaris 4dr Hatch

106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

89260 mi front axles replaced 
125240 mi

C $230
axle seal was broken. 

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2008 Toyota Yaris 2dr Hatch

106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD

114080 mi

C $300
front left axle replaced 
20000 mi Front Left Axle Seal leaking. Part replaced under warranty. Noticed during oil change when car was on lift. 
83000 mi

US $169
Left front axle seal leaked. They kept getting the wrong seal, even from Toyota. Finally got the right seal and all is well. 

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2008 Toyota Yaris 2dr Hatch

106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

54000 mi

US $262
Remove/replace left front axle seal and differential seal. 
67000 mi CV shaft noisy outer boot torn 
75000 mi

US $200
cv shaft replaced passenger side out cv joint noisy 

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2008 Toyota Yaris Transmission Problems

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