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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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (35%)

< $100 (50%)

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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. 
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 
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. 

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2008 Toyota Yaris 2dr Hatch

106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

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. 
67000 mi Rear wheel hub 
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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2008 Toyota Yaris Suspension Problems

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