2018 TOYOTA YARIS PROBLEMS

2018 TOYOTA YARIS PROBLEMS

Model Trims

Yaris 1.2 (86 Hp) CVT

Yaris 1.5 (106 Hp)

Yaris 1.5 (106 Hp) Automatic

Yaris 1.0 VVT-i (69 Hp)

Yaris 1.5 Dual-VVT-iE (111 Hp)

Yaris 1.5 Dual-VVT-iE (111 Hp) Multidrive S

Yaris 1.5 VVT-i (100 Hp) Hybrid e-CVT

Yaris GRMN 1.8 VVT-iE (212 Hp)

Yaris 1.3 (94/101 Hp) Ethanol

Yaris 1.3 (94/101 Hp) Ethanol CVT

2018 TOYOTA YARIS PROBLEMS

Issues by Year

Years to avoid. Click on columns for details

Malfunction Modules

Common Complaints and Reliability

  • 1. Braking Issues

    • Anti-lock brakes working intermittently
    • Brakes locking up
    • Steering wheel locking up
    • Potential brake failure causing accident
    • Dealer unable to replicate issue

  • 2. Airbag Issue

    • Airbags did not deploy in a front-end collision
    • Passenger side airbag warning light illuminated
    • Seat belt audible warning chime sound when no occupant in front passenger seat
    • Failure occurred in cold weather

  • 3. Headlight Design Flaw

    • Headlights do not shine far enough to the left or right when making a 90 degree turn
    • Design flaw leading to difficulty seeing while turning at night
    • Potential safety hazard and risk for accidents

Other Models

Model Trims

  • Yaris 1.2 (86 Hp) CVT

  • Yaris 1.5 (106 Hp)

  • Yaris 1.5 (106 Hp) Automatic

  • Yaris 1.0 VVT-i (69 Hp)

  • Yaris 1.5 Dual-VVT-iE (111 Hp)

  • Yaris 1.5 Dual-VVT-iE (111 Hp) Multidrive S

  • Yaris 1.5 VVT-i (100 Hp) Hybrid e-CVT

  • Yaris GRMN 1.8 VVT-iE (212 Hp)

  • Yaris 1.3 (94/101 Hp) Ethanol

  • Yaris 1.3 (94/101 Hp) Ethanol CVT

  • Yaris 1.5 (105/110 Hp) Ethanol CVT

  • Yaris 1.5 (107 Hp)

  • Yaris 1.5 (107 Hp) CVT