2008 Toyota Yaris Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 218 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,324miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2008 Toyota Yaris, 1% of the 218 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,324 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“2008 Toyota Yaris 4 door, the left wiper is about 26 inches and the right is 16, thke defroster is in the center and only covers the left wiper and has no effect on the right wiper. When traveling down the highway in snowy conditions the right wiper will ice up and attach itself to the windshield, therefore making the left one not work either. The only thing to do is to pull over and clear it but that is also and and issue on the highway in the snow or ride it to an exit to clear it with absolutely no visibility. …”
NHTSA complaint #10211883, filed 2007-12, 649 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Yaris. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the front passenger side window suddenly shattered. The contact sustained cuts to her hands but did not seek medical attention. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician advised that the passenger side window would have to be replaced but would not be covered under warranty. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10435205, filed 2011-11, 20,000 miles“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Yaris. The contact stated that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v340000 (air bags), 14v168000 (air bags), 14v169000 (seats), and 12v491000 (visibility). The dealer was not contacted to schedule a repair appointment. While driving less than 35 MPH, the air bag within the steering wheel deployed with force. The driver's side window glass fractured completely. The contact veered off the road and crashed into a tree. The contact sustained injuries to the body cavity, which did not require medical treatment. …”
NHTSA complaint #11041351, filed 2017-10Related recalls
- 15V689000Oct 22, 2015Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and…Covers: Toyota Yaris 2006–2010, RAV4 2006–2011, Highlander 2008–2011 +10 more
- 12V491000Oct 10, 2012Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris…Covers: Toyota Yaris 2007–2008, Camry 2007–2009, RAV4 2007–2009 +10 more
Related service bulletins
- 10131993Dec 19, 2013This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0185-13.
- 10131988Dec 19, 2013The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
- 10132136Oct 23, 2013The appearance of spots in tempered glass (when viewed at certain angles) is the result of the heat treating and quick quenching process during manufacturing.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Toyota Yaris
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 31, 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