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Complaints only. Too few sold to score: 8,653 in the U.S. in 2017 (sales source), under the 20,000 a fair per-car score needs. Owners filed 15 complaints in its first 3 years.
15 owner complaints, first 3 years 32–35 mpg combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
2017 Honda Fit 182017 Nissan Versa 342017 Hyundai Accent 40
Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
When problems show up
Only 10 complaints listed a mileage: too few to say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 19V503000 (equipment), 19V319000 (airbags) and 17V295000 (tires) done? Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Is the airbag light off, and were any airbag recalls done?
- Does it accelerate and hold speed smoothly, with no surging or stalling?
- Any slipping, hard or late shifts, or a transmission warning light? Ask for transmission fluid service records.
- Toyota sent dealers 177 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “Dealer Letter: The remedy is now available for vehicles involved in Phase 2 (vehicles equipped…”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Toyota's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 15 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Check engine light on? Look up any code →
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 8K to 25K miles (14K to 40K km) on the car (10 of all 15 complaints filed so far listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Fixes owners look up most.
From 199 YouTube videos · 19.5M views · 2012–2019 Toyota Yaris
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2016 - 2022 Toyota Yaris / Mazda 2 Front brake pads replacementBrian Balatbat · 19K views · 2 videos
Before you buy, watch
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Toyota Yaris 2017 (ENG) - Test Drive and ReviewMarek Drives in English · 317K viewsViews show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them. The 2017 is the same generation.
Costs are the middle (median) of the dollar amounts people say out loud in these videos, so one wild number can't swing it. They aren't verified bills or sales; real prices depend on year, miles, condition and where you live. Tap Hear it to jump to the moment.
Problems Toyota told dealers about
Toyota sent dealers 177 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Dealer Letter: The remedy is now available for vehicles involved in Phase 2 (vehicles equipped…
- Dealer Email: -The remedy is now available for vehicles involved in Phase 2 (vehicles equipped…
- Region Email: -The remedy is now available for vehicles involved in Phase 2 (vehicles equipped…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 3
- Equipment · recall issued 2019
The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect.
- Airbags · recall issued 2019
The wire harnesses for the side air bag sensors located within the front doors may crack and corrode, possibly causing the non-deployment or improper deployment of the front seat side air bags and the curtain shield air …
- Tires · recall issued 2017
The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Yaris 5 HB FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Toyota Yaris 3 HB FWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| Toyota Yaris iA 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $1,700–$1,900 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 1.5L 4-cyl.
Every Toyota Yaris year. 2017 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average or too few complaints to score. #1, #2… = that year's YouTube rank among the 5 Toyota Yaris years with enough videos (#1 = the year owners and reviewers talk about most positively). It is not a reliability rank.
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Is the 2017 Toyota Yaris reliable?
We can't score it: only 8,653 were sold in the U.S. in 2017 (calendar-year sales), under the 20,000 we need for a fair per-car score. Owners filed 15 complaints with NHTSA in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2017 Toyota Yaris problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are airbags (27%), speed control (20%) and transmission & drivetrain (13%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2017 Toyota Yaris have?
3 safety recalls (latest: equipment). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Toyota Yaris get?
32 to 35 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2017 Toyota Yaris safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2017 Toyota Yaris have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 13% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2017 Toyota Yaris cost in fuel a year?
About $1,700 to $1,900 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2017 Toyota Yaris have?
1.5L 4-cyl.
What Toyota Yaris year is better than the 2017?
No year within 3 model years of it drew fewer complaints. Across every year, 2013 drew the fewest (about a quarter as many complaints as the average car).
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works