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2009 Toyota Yaris Body and structure Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
8%of 92 total for the year
Median mileage
83,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the body and structure of the 2009 Toyota Yaris, 8% of the 92 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,000 miles. 3 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.

“I have owned my car for two years now, and have had a problem with the airconditioner leaking inside my car, since I got it. It makes a horrible noise with any left hand turn, my carpet is ruined, moldy and im confident im breathing in mold spores and who knows what else. I took my car into the dealership, they kept it for three weeks, refused to replace my carpet. They did make it stop leaking, most likely by clearing the drain line out, that lasted for a few weeks. Then the problem returned.”

NHTSA complaint #10416325, filed 2011-07, 30,000 miles

“I'm writing about two design flaws that LED to an unfortunate incident, and which could have had caused even more serious results. I believe the primary cause for this incident is a poorly designed interior trunk safety latch, and the dashboard display design is a contributing factor. I was driving on the highway, 35 miles into my trip. As I changed lanes, my trunk popped open (it had been latched) and my laptop in its computer case jettisoned out of the trunk and flew across the interstate, causing vehicles behind me to swerve. …”

NHTSA complaint #10458534, filed 2012-05, 39,200 miles

“Takata recall. Crashed my Yaris going approx. 30 MPH. I broke a bone in my arm when it hit the steering wheel. The airbag didn't deploy and I was rushed to the hospital by ambulance”

NHTSA complaint #11111285, filed 2018-07

“I'm writing this letter to your office, because of the unfair and deceit practice of auto loan finders, inc; located at 1800 sandy plains industrial parkway, suite 320, in marietta, georgia 30066. I pray you can assist me with this matter. In november of 2010, I had purchased a used 2009 Toyota Yaris sedan with 47,398 miles on it. It is a basic model vehicle with manual roll down windows. I was informed by the sales representative at the time, that after a year I can go to a traditional auto dealer and trade the vehicle mentioned above; for a lower interest rate. …”

NHTSA complaint #10524618, filed 2013-07

“The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Yaris. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was smoke coming from the driver's side front door. The dealer was made aware of the failure and scheduled an appointment for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11467209, filed 2022-06, 83,000 miles

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2016240%
2015213%
2013222%
2012514%
201114%
201033%
200978%
2008105%
2007197%

Other parts of the 2009 Toyota Yaris

Air bags
44 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsSeats
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsOther or unknown
6 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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