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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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (48%)

< $100 (29%)

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Chart based on 31 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

28883 mi

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

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2010 Toyota Yaris 4dr Sedan

106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

240000 mi

US $425
Replaced left front drive axle. Boot was torn and leaking. No symptoms. $175. 
248000 mi

US $1444
Differential failing: replaced with a used 60,000 mile transmission. 

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2010 Toyota Yaris 4dr Hatch

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

5000 mi Reset clutch due to poor performance of automated manual transmission. 

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2010 Toyota Yaris 2dr Hatch

106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD

33000 mi

US $852
clutch throwout bearing 
38000 mi

US $375
CV joint outer, drivers side 
40000 mi

US $1000
another clutch throwout bearing 

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2009 Toyota Yaris 4dr Sedan

106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD

109300 mi

US $137
Warped driver half shaft 

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2009 Toyota Yaris 4dr Hatch

106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

104760 mi

C $400
Vehicle speed sensor wire needed a repair. 

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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

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. 
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. 

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2008 Toyota Yaris 2dr Hatch

106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

67000 mi CV shaft noisy outer boot torn 
75000 mi

US $200
cv shaft replaced passenger side out cv joint noisy 
54000 mi

US $262
Remove/replace left front axle seal and differential seal. 

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2007 Toyota Yaris 4dr Sedan

106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD

143000 mi

US $1200
Clutch pressure plate and flywheel worn & needed to be replaced 

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2007 Toyota Yaris 4dr Hatch

106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD

30260 mi 2nd gear syncro needed replacing 

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2007 Toyota Yaris 2dr Hatch

106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD

54000 mi Clutch makes creaking noise upon being depressed. Dealer lubed clutch slave cylinder and fork which successfully eliminated the creak for 3 days. Problem persists intermittently.  
112000 mi

US $400
Car made clicking noise when loading and unloading drivetrain in lower gears, worse in hot weather. Shop replaced driver's side CV axle. 
84000 mi

US $50
During regular maintenance found out axle seal broke. have extended warranty and only paid deductible. 

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2007 Toyota Yaris 2dr Hatch

106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

153000 mi

US $400
Front axles replaced, front brakes and rotars 
163000 mi

US $600
Complete auto trans failure 60k mi after 100k T.fluid pan drop. 
87200 mi tranny cable secured to hanger to avoid noise per the TSB. 
78500 mi

US $550
CV joints failed, requiring replacement of both front axles. After replacing front axles due to torn boots, transmission has been leaking. 

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