2009 Toyota Yaris Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 7%of 92 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2009 Toyota Yaris, 7% of the 92 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,200 miles. 2 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.
“Passenger side mirror exploding was driving my 2009 Yaris there was no one on the road , no truck no bike was all alone when suddenly heard a huge explosion, when I looked the passenger mirror was gone so was the back of it. It was very scary luckily I was on a small road not on a highway I went to Toyota dealer they don't believed me gave all kind of stories saying they never heard of it. Please can you tell me if they are lying to me. Thank you”
NHTSA complaint #11006415, filed 2017-07, 34,250 miles“Was traveling on constantine drive on my way to beach blvd in huntington beach. I was going approximately 15 MPH, I had glanced down to look at my navigation system I noticed that I was close to a parked car and put on my brakes. I ended up striking the left tail light of a parked 2010 - blue - ford element. The point of impact was my right front taillight. My car flipped over in one fell swoop and landed upside down. Eyewitnesses to the crash believe that a gust of wind caused the car to flip over. …”
NHTSA complaint #10295666, filed 2009-12, 3,200 miles“I was driving at the regular speed limit and when the car in front of me was stopping to make a left hand turn. I stepped on my brake and the car would not stop. I was practically standing on the brake pedal and the car would not stop and I hit the car in front of me. The airbags deployed. I remember that a policeman told me to put on the emergency brake because the car was still sliding. I know I tried to stop and the car wouldn't stop. Based on their reports of Toyota's sticking accelerator, I thought this should be reported and investigated. I just came home last week. …”
NHTSA complaint #10345755, filed 2010-07, 6,200 miles“This recall has been in effect for more than two years with no remedy provided. I also am concerned about takata airbags that may be in my vehicle, but I don't see a recall notice (although I regularly receive mail about potential takata airbag recalls). The power window master switch in the involved vehicles may have been manufactured with insufficient lubricant grease. Recall status recall incomplete remedy Toyota is currently preparing the remedy for this condition. …”
NHTSA complaint #11051872, filed 2017-12Related service bulletins
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 | 30% |
| 2019 | 4 | 15% |
| 2017 | 1 | 7% |
| 2015 | 3 | 20% |
| 2012 | 2 | 6% |
| 2011 | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 | 6 | 7% |
| 2009 | 6 | 7% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 | 5 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2009 Toyota Yaris
44 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsSeats
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsEngine
3 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 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