How reliable is the Toyota Yaris?
Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Toyota Yaris consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. The most commonly reported issues are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.
Above average reliability
Based on 71,741 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 87.4%.
Toyota Yaris reliability by year
How the Toyota Yaris performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.
| Year cohort | Pass rate | Typical mileage @ 5 yrs |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 93.1% | – |
| 1999 | 60.9% | – |
| 2000 | 62.9% | – |
| 2001 | 64.9% | – |
| 2002 | 66.2% | – |
| 2003 | 64.8% | – |
| 2004 | 64.3% | – |
| 2005 | 65.6% | – |
| 2006 | 66.8% | – |
| 2007 | 68.4% | – |
| 2008 | 68.7% | – |
| 2009 | 74.7% | – |
| 2010 | 74.3% | – |
| 2011 | 79.2% | – |
| 2012 | 79.6% | – |
| 2013 | 80.5% | – |
| 2014 | 82.4% | – |
| 2015 | 87.4% | – |
| 2016 | 89.1% | – |
| 2017 | 88.5% | 52,914 km |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Toyota Yaris as a model. The reliability of any individual Toyota Yaris also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Toyota Yaris reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Toyota Yaris consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 87%. Reliability varies by year and engine: see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.
What are the common problems on the Toyota Yaris?
The most common owner-reported issues are: Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.2% of inspections); Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1.1% of inspections); A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED (1% of inspections); A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (0.9% of inspections); Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen (0.6% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Toyota Yaris?
For a typical Toyota Yaris, owner-reported average mileage works out to about – at 3 years, – at 5 years, and 100,005 km at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution, high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.
How do I check a specific Toyota Yaris before buying?
Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car, model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.