2009 Toyota Yaris Toyota Yaris 2009

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2009 Toyota Yaris repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

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

Other (8%)

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2009 Toyota Yaris electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (54%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Toyota Yaris 4dr Sedan

106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

29140 mi

C $104
Battery Died - Replaced battery 
173600 mi the alternator went down and I needed to replace it. 
59300 mi Ventilation control cable failed 

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2009 Toyota Yaris 4dr Hatch

106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

32640 mi

C $220
The system had a leak and to be dyed and find the leak and repair recharge. 
42780 mi

C $536
After dying seal and recharge still a leak in ac high pressure line. They and I started looking for the part. Toyota would order and instal for 900. No thanks Dye fix leaks and recharge. After driving for a week no air again. Now leaks in ac high pressure line. Couldn't find parts. 
42780 mi

C $236
Replace ac high pressure line with window in it. Second hand part installed by them 231. 

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2009 Toyota Yaris 2dr Hatch

106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD

67000 mi

US $450
Squealing noises noticed about a week before repair that suddenly became worse day before repair 
86000 mi

US $90
Battery cable was corroded so badly I could not remove it and had to have it towed. Towing was $40 and actual repair was only $35 Battery terminal was corroded and the bolt was stripped. Had to have it towed from work. 

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2009 Toyota Yaris 2dr Hatch

106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

146000 mi

US $45
Replaced headlights. Philips 9003XV bulb lasted only 8 months! Replaced with Sylvania Silverstar 
70254 mi

US $35
R & R left hadlight Had to remove assembly to change the bulb R & R left hadlight Had to remove assembly to change the bulb 
96000 mi

US $25
R and R right headlamp 

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2009 Toyota Yaris Electrical Problems

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