2009 Toyota Yaris Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 92 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2009 Toyota Yaris, 4% of the 92 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 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.
“I noticed that my car would not brake properly if I happened to be breaking over an uneven service years ago. So, I drive to avoid having to do so. But, then recently it started making a squealing noise along with breaking. It comes and goes. Then, a clunking noise started when reversing. Now, the clunking noise comes in either direction. The squealing has graduated to scratching and scraping when I accelerate or decelerate. …”
NHTSA complaint #11281480, filed 2019-11, 133,000 miles“I was involved in a head on collision into a utility pole on a two lane roadway. I was found unconscious in my car. I have no recollection of the collision itself but no other car was found to be involved. The drivers side of the vehicle experienced the most damage. I had my seats belt on but not a single airbag in the entire vehicle deployed, despite the disabling damage that occurred to the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11324410, filed 2020-05“Takata recall notice was sent. When I tried to contact a dealership there was no local dealership on hawaii to correct the issue. I would like this issue fixed due to the takata recall but not have to send my vehicle to the continental us due to this issue not being my fault.”
NHTSA complaint #11043773, filed 2017-11Steering: other model years
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 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.
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