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#BS-2009-TOYYAR-448F

2009 Toyota Yaris

Based on reports from 134 owners and 10 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
134
Crashes
37
Fires
4
Recalls
10
TSBs
151
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 134 complaints, 37 crashes, 4 fires, and 10 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

clear coat is peeling

6 complaints • Severity 7.7/10

$X,XXX
2

brakes failing

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

car caught on fire

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

42 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 40K miles.

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

25
0–30K
21
30–60K
12
60–90K
7
90–120K
5
120–150K
6
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (25 reports) • Median: 40K 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 (42 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

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Airbags42 (31%)
Seats10 (7%)
Brakes10 (7%)
Speed Control9 (7%)
Electrical7 (5%)
Suspension6 (4%)
Wheels & Tires6 (4%)
Other5 (4%)

2009 Toyota Yaris: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 31% of all reports filed for the 2009 Toyota Yaris, with 42 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 40,400 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 40K-mile mark.

Seats Issues

Seats complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2009 Toyota Yaris, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seats-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2009 Toyota Yaris, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2009 Toyota Yaris, with 9 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

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21
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25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2009 Toyota Yaris. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (10 recalls)

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."

10V035000May 2010

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.

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.

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.

14V169000Jul 2014

SEATS

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Yaris vehicles manufactured August 22, 2005, through May 12, 2010, and 2008-2010 Scion xD vehicles manufactured April 4, 2007, through May 12, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the springs used for the seat rails on the driver's seat and the seat rails of the front passenger seat of three-door models may break.

+ 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.

2009 Toyota Yaris vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

134

Class avg

162

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other subcompact cars vehicles from 2009.

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. 134 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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2009 Toyota Yaris: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Toyota Yaris?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2009 Toyota Yaris is related to the airbags, with 42 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2009 Toyota Yaris reliable?
The 2009 Toyota Yaris has 134 complaints, 37 crash reports, and 4 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 2009 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 2009 Toyota Yaris have any recalls?
Yes, the 2009 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 76 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 40,400 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K 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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