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Electronic stability controlPart report

2008 Toyota Yaris Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 218 total for the year
Median mileage
104,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2008 Toyota Yaris, 1% of the 218 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 104,500 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“In the past 8-9 months I have had 2 sets ( of 4) tire sensors replaced. All of this happened while driving. It will first blink then display a solid blue line. The first and second time the sensors showed they were not connecting to the tires. Today the light blinked, then went to a solid blue within a few seconds. I had to drive over 50-60 miles to get to the big o store.I stopped to make sure there was enough air in the tires to drive the 50-60miles. One tire was 2 pounds lower then the other three. …”

NHTSA complaint #11298642, filed 2020-01, 141,500 miles

“While driving the car at approximately 10 MPH the ABS and brake lights came on. At the same time the ABS felt like they engaged. After researching the problem online I found out that many users in the us and canada are having the same problem due to faulty ABS wheel speed sensors on the wheel hub. Due to the salt on the roads during the winter months, salt can enter the sensor and corrode the terminals. This is due to a poor seal between the connector and the wiring harness. When salt water enters the terminals it causes the ABS to act up. …”

NHTSA complaint #10504512, filed 2013-03, 67,500 miles

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201914%
201517%
201022%
200911%
200821%
200721%

Other parts of the 2008 Toyota Yaris

Air bags
107 complaints
Brakes
34 complaints
Vehicle speed control
20 complaints
Electrical system
18 complaints
Suspension
16 complaints
Body and structure
10 complaints
Engine cooling
9 complaints
Fuel system
9 complaints
Seats
9 complaints
Steering
9 complaints
Seat belts
8 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
7 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 Toyota Yaris

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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