2007 TOYOTA YARIS Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Toyota Yaris. This model year has 296 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Airbag Malfunctions.
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Worst 2007 Toyota Yaris Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbag Malfunctions
Brake System
Suspension Failures
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Toyota Yaris. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag Malfunctions | 132 | 29 | 1 | — | |
| Brake System | 40 | 4 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 24 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 23 | 3 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 20 | 2 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 20 | 8 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 17 | 2 | 2 | — | |
| Hydraulic | 17 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 16 | — | 5 | — | |
| Steering Defects | 13 | 4 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 11 | 3 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 10 | 2 | — | — | |
| Visibility | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electric | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 6 | 2 | — | — | |
| Equipment | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Other | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Search Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2007 Toyota Yaris. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Showing 296 most recent complaints
I will be answering the questions below in order. I have come across multiple post online of other people who had their axle beam failed. - Rear Axle Beam Broken. - Once the axle beam is broken while driving it can lose control and cause a major accident. - Problem has been conf…
The rear axle has failed due to corrosion. Loss of right rear wheel assembly was narrowly avoided. Noticed the wheel was squatting oddly and upon inspection the wheel assembly was nearly removed by hand.
I bought a 2007 Toyota Yaris brand new. It's a one owner car with 216000 miles. 5 years ago, I noticed that the side skirt was rusty near the back wheel. Over time, they rusted out. One month ago, while pulling in at the gas station, I heard a crunch. I felt the drivers side of m…
Side-impact on the passenger side, car flipped over and landed upside down. Airbags did not deploy
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Yaris. The contact stated while the vehicle was getting inspected, the inspector noticed that the real axle was rusted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or a mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted or notified…
My wife was in town driving about 10 mile an hour just pulled away from stop sign, when her drivers side rear tire broke off. We loaded it on a trailer and brought it home. The Axel Beam had completely rusted in two Now Toyota is tell me its 1600 dollar for a new one. I think si…
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Yaris. The contact stated that the front driver's side and the front passenger's side seat belts failed to latch securely. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure milea…
Since Toyota replaced the air bags as part of the airbag recall back in 2019 in my 2007 Toyota Yaris (VIN: [XXX]), the airbag signs always stayed on; I'm just worried if this prevents the airbags to deploy in case of a crash. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFO…
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Yaris. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the air bag warning light and "Passenger Air Bag Turned Off" warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number…
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Yaris. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, an abnormal sound was heard, and the sunroof was opened halfway. The contact pulled over and noticed the sunroof glass had detached from the vehicle. There was no impact to the sunroof that could have …
ON METER SHOW AIRBAG SIGN
REAR AXLE BEAM CRACKED ON LEFT SIDE AT A WELD, NOTICED VEHICLE NOT TRACKING PROPERLY AND HAD CHECKED AT A SHOP AND THEY FOUND THIS.
WHEN I START MY CAR ALL OF THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS ARE COMING UP. OTHER PRIUS HAS SAME PROBLEMS.
THE ABS SENSOR IS NOTORIOUSLY BAD, AND I HAD TO STOP SUDDENLY AND WENT INTO A FOUR WHEEL SLIDE BECAUSE THE ABS STOPPED WORKING. THIS NEEDS A RECALL.
STRANGE SOUND COMMING FROM REAR AREA. LOOKED AND REAR PASSANGER SIDE TIRE LEANNING INWARD TOWARD CAR. TOOK TO REPAIR SHOP. THE REAR AXLE BEAM WAS RUSTED ENOUGH THAT THE TIRE WAS GETTING READY TO COME OFF. THE REPAIR SHOP HAD NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THIS. I AM THE ONLY OWNER OF T…
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P/S DASHBOARD RED LIGHT CAME ON WITH SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING ASSIST WHILE TURNING AND DRIVING. LUCKILY THE CAR IS LIGHT, BUT I COULD HAVE EASILY HIT AN OBJECT, HAD IT HAPPENED IN A DIFFERENT LOCATION OR AT A DIFFERENT SPEED. PROBLEM DISAPPEARED BY ITSELF. TWO WEEKS THEREAFTER, AN…
DRIVING DOWN ROAD AND AXLE BEAM BROKE AT SEAM. DRIVERS SIDE. WAS GOING STRAIGHT AT THE TIME. HEARD NOISE. TOP OF TIRE WAS LEANING INWARD TOWARDS CAR.
DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE. HEARD A NOISE THAT SOUNDED LIKE A BLOWN TIRED. PULL OVER AND LOOKED UNDER CAR. THE WHEEL WAS LEANING AND IT APPEARED TO ME A BAR WAS BROKE. TOWED IT TO GARAGE AND MECHANIC HAD NEVER SEEN THIS AXLE BEAM BROKEN AT THE SEAM. PICTURES ATTACHED.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA YARIS. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V006000 (AIR BAGS) BY MOSSY TOYOTA (4555 MISSION BAY DR, SAN DIEGO, CA 92109, (858) 581-4000), THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE V…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2007 Toyota Yaris.
Recalls for 2007 Toyota Yaris
10 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2007 Toyota Yaris. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2007 Toyota Yaris — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2007 Toyota Yaris reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2007 Toyota Yaris has 296 NHTSA owner complaints, 41 crash-related, and 10 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Airbag Malfunctions (132 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Toyota Yaris?▾
#1: Airbag Malfunctions (132 complaints). #2: Brake System (40 complaints). #3: Suspension Failures (24 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Toyota Yaris?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2007 Toyota Yaris?▾
The 2007 Toyota Yaris has 41 crash-related complaints and 6 fire reports out of 296 total NHTSA complaints. 53 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2007 Toyota Yaris have any recalls?▾
Yes — 10 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2007 Toyota Yaris. The largest issue: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2007 Toyota Yaris?▾
The 2007 Toyota Yaris has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Airbag Malfunctions issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Toyota Yaris reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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