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#BS-2007-TOYYAR-448F

2007 Toyota Yaris

Based on reports from 331 owners and 10 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
331
Crashes
55
Fires
8
Recalls
10
TSBs
152
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 331 complaints, 55 crashes, 8 fires, and 10 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

clear coat peeling

23 complaints • Severity 7/10

$X,XXX
2

peeling paint

8 complaints • Severity 8.5/10

$X,XXX
3

check engine light is on

5 complaints • Severity 9.6/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

108 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 70K miles.

!Inspect the BrakesMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

36
0–30K
52
30–60K
48
60–90K
35
90–120K
19
120–150K
25
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (52 reports) • Median: 70K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Airbags (108 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Airbags108 (33%)
Brakes28 (8%)
Seat Belts19 (6%)
Speed Control18 (5%)
Suspension16 (5%)
Electrical14 (4%)
Steering10 (3%)
Seats9 (3%)

2007 Toyota Yaris: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2007 Toyota Yaris, with 108 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 70,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 70K-mile mark.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2007 Toyota Yaris, with 28 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Seat Belts Issues

Seat Belts complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2007 Toyota Yaris, with 19 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2007 Toyota Yaris, with 18 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

5
06
12
07
10
08
16
09
46
10
32
11
25
12
23
13
37
14
27
15
41
16
21
17
11
18
11
19
2
20
3
21
7
22
1
23
1
24

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2007 Toyota Yaris. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (10 recalls)

09V031000Jan 2009

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

TOYOTA IS RECALLING 134,895 MY 2006-2007 YARIS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS, WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO BE ACTIVATED IN RESPONSE TO A SEVERE FRONTAL IMPACT. WHEN THE SENSOR DETECTS A SEVERE FRONTAL IMPACT, THE FRONT SEAT BELTS ARE QUICKLY DRAWN BACK BY THE RETRACTORS SO THAT THE BELTS SNUGLY RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANTS. THE INVOLVED VEHICLES CONTAIN A CENTER PILLAR SOUND INSULATOR LOCATED UNDERNEATH EACH FRONT SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER.

09V223000Sep 2009

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

TOYOTA IS RECALLING 27,080 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER CARS BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 TO MAY 4, 2009. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."

10V036000May 2010

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.

12V491000Nov 2012

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris, Scion xB, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The power window master switch assemblies in some of these vehicles were built using a less precise process for lubricating the internal components of the switch assemblies. Irregularities in this lubrication process may cause the power window master switch assemblies to malfunction and overheat.

14V168000Oct 2014

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, 2008-2010 Highlander, and 2009-2010 Tacoma, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and General Motors Pontiac Vibe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the steering column assembly contains electrical connections to the driver's airbag module housed in a spiral cable assembly, which includes a Flexible Flat Cable (FFC). Due to the shape and location of the FFC's retainer, the FFC could become damaged when the steering wheel is turned.

+ 5 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Toyota Yaris is the 2008 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is body / paint.

2007 Toyota Yaris vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

331

Class avg

268

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other subcompact cars vehicles from 2007.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 331 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 10 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2007 Toyota Yaris: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2007 Toyota Yaris?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2007 Toyota Yaris is related to the airbags, with 108 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2007 Toyota Yaris reliable?
The 2007 Toyota Yaris has 331 complaints, 55 crash reports, and 8 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2007 Toyota Yaris problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2007 Toyota Yaris have any recalls?
Yes, the 2007 Toyota Yaris has 10 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Toyota Yaris problems start?
Based on 215 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 70,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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