2009 Toyota Yaris Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 92 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 160,192miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2009 Toyota Yaris, 3% of the 92 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 160,192 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Yaris. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,383.”
NHTSA complaint #10985789, filed 2017-05, 120,383 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10164330Jul 1, 2019TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 01, 2019 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to 2019 ? 2020 model year Toyota vehicles. ? The Techstream Preparation and Process Overview sections…
- 10149217Sep 14, 2016TSB: Supersession Notice. Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are…
- 10134223Sep 15, 2015TT: The vehicle may be difficult to start or have an abnormally low or rough idle after the battery has been disconnected or power to the Engine ECM has been interrupted.
- 10096556Sep 15, 2015Tt: the vehicle may be difficult to start or have an abnormally low or rough idle after the battery has been disconnected or power to the engine ecm has been interrupted.
- 10132529Aug 24, 2015TechTip: Condition - The vehicle may be difficult to start or have an abnormally low or rough idle after the battery has been disconnected or power to the Engine ECM has been…
- 10132608Mar 19, 2015TSB: Some 2006 ? 2015 model year Yaris vehicles may exhibit a squealing noise coming from the engine compartment during the engine start-up. The drive belt (v-belt) tension…
- 10134128Jan 15, 2015TSB: Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix…
- 10096036Jan 15, 2015"tsb: flash reprogramming allows the ecu software to be updated without replacing the ecu. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ecus are released as field-fix…
- 10132812May 1, 2014Tech Tip: Low battery voltage can contribute to a MIL "ON" condition for P0335 (Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit) and/or P0340 (Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit) due to…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4 | 40% |
| 2019 | 8 | 31% |
| 2017 | 2 | 13% |
| 2015 | 1 | 7% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 6 | 3% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2009 Toyota Yaris
44 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsSeats
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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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