Is the Toyota Yaris Reliable?

Q: Is the Toyota Yaris reliable?

The Toyota Yaris scores 79/100 on the VinCheckEngine reliability index, which rates as "Good" for the 2007–2020 model years. Run a free VIN report at vincheckengine.com for vehicle-specific analysis.

Q: What year Yaris is most reliable?

Among recently analyzed years, the 2014 Toyota Yaris scored highest with a reliability score of 98/100. Fewer recalls and complaints were reported for that model year.

Q: How many miles does a Yaris last?

With regular maintenance, most Toyota Yaris owners report 150,000–200,000+ miles of reliable service. High-mileage examples frequently appear at auction. Always verify with a VIN history report before purchasing a used Yaris.

2007–2020 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.

79/100

Good

Reliability Score

Total Recalls

120

Owner Complaints

Reported Injuries

Reported Deaths

Own a Toyota Yaris? Check your specific VIN for a full history report.

Toyota Yaris Reliability by Year

Model Year	Recalls	Complaints	Injuries	Deaths	Reliability Score	Rating
2020	1	4	—	—	91	Excellent
2019	3	22	1	—	63	Fair
2018	1	4	—	—	91	Excellent
2017	2	8	—	—	82	Excellent
2016	0	23	7	—	74	Good
2015	2	11	11	—	74	Good
2014	0	2	—	—	98	Excellent
2013	0	6	3	—	93	Excellent
2012	3	25	6	1	49	Fair
2011	2	15	7	—	72	Good

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the Yaris Compares to Similar Vehicles

Toyota Yaris79/100

Sedan Category Average72/100

The Yaris scores 7 points above the average sedan — a strong result.

Known Toyota Yaris Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

AIR BAGS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

ENGINE

SERVICE BRAKES

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Based on 120 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Toyota Yaris reliable?+

The Toyota Yaris scores 79/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 14 recall campaigns and 120 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year Yaris is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2014 Yaris achieved the highest reliability score of 98/100 with 0 recalls and 2 complaints.

How many miles does a Yaris last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Toyota Yaris owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Yaris will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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Check a Specific Toyota Yaris VIN

Model-level reliability scores show general trends. A VIN-specific report reveals the exact history of any individual vehicle — accidents, odometer records, auction events, and open recalls.

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