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Toyota Yaris Reliability Grade

AOverall

Excellent reliability

EngineA-
TransmissionA

Grade a specific Toyota Yaris

Reliability changes from year to year. Pick a model year to see its grade, then add mileage and price to get a deal score and estimated miles remaining.

The Toyota Yaris earns an A overall reliability grade from GradeMyCar, with an A- for its engine and an A for its transmission. It ranks 1st of 5 subcompact cars we grade. Its engine (A-) and transmission (A) grade about the same, so neither stands out as a weak point. Grades are based on 103 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013-2020 model years, adjusted for how many were sold.

Toyota Yaris reliability by year

Overall grade for each model year, from owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Tap a year to see its full grade.

2007B+2008A-2009A-2010B+2011A2012A2013A2015A2017A-2018A2019A-2020B

Best years: 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2019

How long does the Toyota Yaris last?

190,000Estimated lifespan (miles)

A rough estimate for the model across all years, not measured for each model year.

Known Toyota Yaris problems

We track 2 known problem areas for the Toyota Yaris, including which model years they affect. They're in the full report, along with miles remaining and a deal score for the car you're looking at.

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Toyota Yaris vs. other subcompact cars

ModelEngineTrans.Overall
Toyota Yaris A- A A
Hyundai Accent B A A
Mini Cooper A- A- A-
Kia Rio B A B+
Honda Fit C+ A- B-

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Toyota Yaris reliability FAQ

Is the Toyota Yaris reliable?

Excellent reliability. The Toyota Yaris earns an A overall reliability grade from GradeMyCar, with an A- for its engine and an A for its transmission. It ranks 1st of 5 subcompact cars we grade. Its engine (A-) and transmission (A) grade about the same, so neither stands out as a weak point. Grades are based on 103 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013-2020 model years, adjusted for how many were sold.

How many miles will a Toyota Yaris last?

We estimate a well-maintained Toyota Yaris lasts around 190,000 miles. That's a rough figure for the model across all years, not measured for each model year, so check the grade for the year you're looking at.

What are the best years for the Toyota Yaris?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the most reliable Toyota Yaris model years are 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2019.

What Toyota Yaris years should I avoid?

No Toyota Yaris model year stands out as a problem year in NHTSA owner complaints.

Is the Toyota Yaris transmission reliable?

GradeMyCar grades the Toyota Yaris transmission an A (excellent reliability). Reliability varies by model year, so grade the specific year you're looking at.

Is the Toyota Yaris engine reliable?

GradeMyCar grades the Toyota Yaris engine an A- (excellent reliability).