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2008 Toyota Yaris Engine Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
3%of 218 total for the year
Median mileage
94,401miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine of the 2008 Toyota Yaris, 3% of the 218 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,401 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.

“My engine is making a rattling noise while driving and while parked. I was originally told the noise was probably my exhaust system but was later on told that I would need to replace the engine. This vehicle only has 138,000 miles on it and maintenance has been done only at dealerships. The rattling noise is either rods that need to be repaced or a timing chain.”

NHTSA complaint #11145295, filed 2018-11, 138,000 miles

“I have a light on my dash that looks like an engine. Had the car tested and it shows that it is a little module type deal that has had to do with fuel evaporation or something on that line. Sounds like they are notorious for going bad. Its like a $300 part.”

NHTSA complaint #10668561, filed 2014-12

“The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Yaris. The contact stated while the vehicle was receiving routine maintenance, the mechanic stated that the chain sprockets on both camshafts were worn. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that there was no recall on the VIN. The failure mileage was 160,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11511225, filed 2023-03, 160,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Yaris. While driving various speeds, the contact stated that the vehicle stalled intermittently and without warning. Immediately following the failure, the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test which confirmed that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 94,401.”

NHTSA complaint #10592580, filed 2014-05, 94,401 miles

“The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Yaris. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving 30 MPH. The check engine light illuminated as the failure occurred. The vehicle resumed normal function when the engine was restarted. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic where a diagnostic was performed, which located the failure at the throttle sensor and the engine wiring harness. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 76,000 and the current mileage was 76,215.”

NHTSA complaint #10544263, filed 2013-09, 76,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2020440%
2019831%
2017213%
201517%
201213%
201114%
201033%
200933%
200863%
200762%

Other parts of the 2008 Toyota Yaris

Air bags
107 complaintsBrakes
34 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsSeats
9 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsTransmission 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology