Toyota Yaris (2006 – 2011) Review
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Toyota Yaris (2006 – 2011) At A Glance
More room and better handling than the previous version. Excellent crash test rating. 1.4 D-4D does 50mpg +.
MMT to be avoided due to unacceptable number of expensive failures.
If you're looking for the newer model, you'll need our Toyota Yaris review.
The bigger, better "bigsmall" second-generation Yaris has been around in other parts of the world for well over a year now. I spotted one on rental in Bali in June 2005. And I'm also fairly close to the model because we have owned the saloon version, the ‘Soluna Vios', (which came first) in Thailand since March 2004.
Toyota's global logistics mean different markets get different engines and transmissions. In Thailand all Yaris and Soluna are 110bhp 1.5 litre with 5-speed manual or 4-speed autoboxes. While European Yaris from the French factory come with 1.0 litre three cylinder Aygo engines, 1.3s from the old Yaris or the same 88bhp 1.4 diesels as offered in the MINI One D and Toyota Corolla. There aren't any true Euro automatics, just an electronically controlled electric clutch posing as an auto, available with the 1.3 and the diesel. And in Europe at least there aren't any of the previously popular ‘Postman Pat' Verso versions. Though that might change if Toyota finds it worthwhile to send us the Japanese Yaris Ractis.
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Toyota Yaris (2006 – 2011) handling and engines
- Engines range from 1.0 VVT-i to 1.8 VVT-i
- Readers report Real MPG to be between 32–72 mpg
The 1.3 manual is a very sweet car to drive and sets an example to the rest of the class as to how well a small car can be set up. It steers, grips, rides, handles and takes speed humps very well indeed. Most magazine tests rate the 1.3 best engine in the Euro range. However, since I tested the diesel version of the old model, that's what I went for this time round.
Top models have a Toyota version of ‘keyless go' very similar to the Clio's. Instead of inserting a key you just leave the transponder in your pocket and press a button on the door and a button to start the car. The diesel then rather noisily rattles into life. It's far less refined than the belt-cam 86PS 1.5 Renault diesel in the Clio, Modus, Micra and Note. But it does the job manfully, with no lack of low speed torque, so you soon find yourself rowing along in higher gears than you would usually use. 5th gives you 30mph per 1,000rpm. Without even attempting to drive economically I managed 51.5mpg, so can imagine many drivers achieving 60mpg plus.
One minor criticism: the indicator reminder is still a bit quiet (a common Toyota range complaint).
| Engine | MPG | 0-62 | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 VVT-i | 52–55 mpg | 15.7 s | 118–127 g/km |
| 1.33 VVT-i | 47–55 mpg | 11.5–11.7 s | 119–141 g/km |
| 1.33 VVT-i MultiMode | 54 mpg | 11.7 s | 119 g/km |
| 1.4 D-4D | 63–69 mpg | 10.7 s | 109–119 g/km |
| 1.4 D-4D MultiMode | 67 mpg | 10.7 s | 111 g/km |
| 1.8 VVT-i | 39 mpg | 9.3 s | 170 g/km |
Real MPG average for the Toyota Yaris (2006 – 2011)
Real MPG was created following thousands of readers telling us that their cars could not match the official figures.
Real MPG gives real world data from drivers like you to show how much fuel a vehicle really uses.
Average performance
92%
Real MPG
32–72 mpg
MPGs submitted
628
Toyota Yaris (2006 – 2011) interior
- Boot space is 257–738 litres
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 3750–3800 mm |
| Width | 1695 mm |
| Height | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2460 mm |
The bigger body is much better looking than before. The dash is more of the same with a higher quality look, though that illusion is shattered as soon as you open the flimsy feeling plastic oddments boxes either side of the central speedo binnacle. With no instruments fir it to obscure the small steering wheel has a huge range of adjustment for height and reach and, combined with a height adjustable, seat enables most shapes and sizes to drive it comfortably.
Once again, the two parts of the 60/40 split rear bench slide forward about 6" separately, giving more boot space at the expense of rear legroom. Alternatively the backrests fold flat as the squabs move forward in a cantilever arrangement. You can then fold flaps over the gaps to give a decent, flat-floored load area for a dog to romp around on (though obviously not while you're driving the car). Lift the rearmost floor and there's a decent size space underneath, split into three, and under that a space-saver emergency wheel.
The rear seats also semi recline, and with a flat rear footwell there is plenty of head and legroom for three people.
A very nice feature that sets the Yaris apart from other small cars is the way the front windowsills curve downwards then up again. Toyota has pushed the front edges of the front doors as far forward as it possibly could and, as well as making the car exceptionally easy to get in and out of, has eliminated the blindspots you get around the A pillars of some small cars, notably the VW Fox.
Toyota Yaris (2006 – 2011) models and specs
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 3750–3800 mm |
| Width | 1695 mm |
| Height | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2460 mm |
| Miscellaneous | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight | 1030–1135 kg |
| Boot Space | 257–738 L |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Servicing | 10000 miles |
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| List Price | £7,995–£15,625 |
| Insurance Groups | 2–11 |
| Road Tax Bands | B–H |
| Official MPG | 39.2–68.9 mpg |
| Euro NCAP Safety Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Adult | 3 |
| Child | 3 |
| Pedestrian | 2 |
| Overall | - |
On sale until July 2011
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| SR 1.33 VVT-i 3dr | £14,215 | 54.3 mpg | 11.7 s |
| SR 1.33 VVT-i 5dr | £14,715 | 54.3 mpg | 11.7 s |
| SR 1.33 VVT-i MultiMode 5dr Auto | £15,285 | 54.3 mpg | 11.7 s |
| T Spirit 1.0 VVT-i 3dr | £12,695 | 55.4 mpg | 15.7 s |
| T Spirit 1.0 VVT-i 5dr | £13,195 | 55.4 mpg | 15.7 s |
| T Spirit 1.33 VVT-i 3dr | £13,465 | 54.3 mpg | 11.7 s |
| T Spirit 1.33 VVT-i 5dr | £13,965 | 54.3 mpg | 11.7 s |
| T Spirit 1.33 VVT-i MultiMode 5dr Auto | £14,535 | 54.3 mpg | 11.7 s |
| T Spirit 1.4 D-4D 3dr | £14,555 | 67.3 mpg | 10.7 s |
| T Spirit 1.4 D-4D 5dr | £15,055 | 67.3 mpg | 10.7 s |
| T Spirit 1.4 D-4D MultiMode 5dr Auto | £15,625 | 67.3 mpg | 10.7 s |
| T2 1.0 VVT-i 3dr | £10,730 | 55.4 mpg | 15.7 s |
| T2 1.0 VVT-i 5dr | £11,230 | 55.4 mpg | 15.7 s |
| TR 1.0 VVT-i 3dr | £11,695 | 55.4 mpg | 15.7 s |
| TR 1.0 VVT-i 5dr | £12,195 | 55.4 mpg | 15.7 s |
| TR 1.33 VVT-i 3dr | £12,465 | 54.3 mpg | 11.7 s |
| TR 1.33 VVT-i 5dr | £12,965 | 54.3 mpg | 11.7 s |
| TR 1.33 VVT-i MultiMode 5dr Auto | £13,535 | 54.3 mpg | 11.7 s |
| TR 1.4 D-4D 3dr | £13,555 | 67.3 mpg | 10.7 s |
| TR 1.4 D-4D 5dr | £14,055 | 67.3 mpg | 10.7 s |
| TR 1.4 D-4D MultiMode 5dr Auto | £14,625 | 67.3 mpg | 10.7 s |
On sale until October 2009
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| T Spirit 1.33 VVT-i 5dr | £13,335 | 55.4 mpg | 11.7 s |
| T Spirit 1.33 VVT-i 5dr Auto | £13,885 | 55.4 mpg | 11.7 s |
| T Spirit 1.4 D-4D 5dr | £14,385 | 68.9 mpg | 10.7 s |
| T Spirit 1.4 D-4D 5dr Auto | £14,935 | 67.3 mpg | 10.7 s |
On sale until June 2009
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| SR 1.33 VVT-i 3dr | £11,635 | 55.4 mpg | 11.7 s |
| SR 1.33 VVT-i 3dr Auto | £11,635 | - | - |
| SR 1.33 VVT-i 5dr | £12,135 | 55.4 mpg | 11.7 s |
| SR 1.33 VVT-i 5dr Auto | £12,135 | - | - |
On sale until May 2009
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| SR 1.4 D-4D 3dr | £12,685 | 68.9 mpg | 10.7 s |
| SR 1.4 D-4D 3dr Auto | £12,685 | - | - |
| SR 1.4 D-4D 5dr | £13,185 | 68.9 mpg | 10.7 s |
| SR 1.4 D-4D 5dr Auto | £13,185 | - | - |
On sale until November 2008
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| SR 1.3 VVT-i 3dr | £10,915 | 47.1 mpg | 11.5 s |
| SR 1.3 VVT-i 3dr Auto | £10,915 | - | - |
| SR 1.3 VVT-i 5dr | £11,405 | 47.1 mpg | 11.5 s |
| SR 1.3 VVT-i 5dr Auto | £11,405 | - | - |
| SR 1.8 Dual VVT-i 3dr | £13,470 | 39.2 mpg | 9.3 s |
| SR 1.8 Dual VVT-i 5dr | £13,960 | 39.2 mpg | 9.3 s |
| T Spirit 1.3 VVT-i 3dr | £11,415 | 47.1 mpg | 11.5 s |
| T Spirit 1.3 VVT-i 3dr Auto | £11,415 | - | - |
| T Spirit 1.3 VVT-i 5dr | £11,905 | 47.1 mpg | 11.5 s |
| T Spirit 1.3 VVT-i 5dr Auto | £11,905 | - | - |
| T Spirit 1.4 D-4D 3dr | £12,385 | 62.8 mpg | 10.7 s |
| T Spirit 1.4 D-4D 3dr Auto | £12,385 | - | - |
| T3 1.0 VVT-i 3dr | £10,090 | 52.3 mpg | 15.7 s |
| T3 1.0 VVT-i 5dr | £10,580 | 52.3 mpg | 15.7 s |
| T3 1.3 VVT-i 3dr | £10,580 | 47.1 mpg | 11.5 s |
| T3 1.3 VVT-i 3dr Auto | £10,580 | - | - |
| T3 1.3 VVT-i 5dr | £11,070 | 47.1 mpg | 11.5 s |
| T3 1.3 VVT-i 5dr Auto | £11,070 | - | - |
| T3 1.4 D-4D 3dr | £11,555 | 62.8 mpg | 10.7 s |
| T3 1.4 D-4D 3dr Auto | £11,555 | - | - |
| T3 1.4 D-4D 5dr | £12,045 | 62.8 mpg | 10.7 s |
| T3 1.4 D-4D 5dr Auto | £12,045 | - | - |
| TR 1.3 VVT-i 3dr | £9,935 | 47.1 mpg | 11.5 s |
| TR 1.3 VVT-i 3dr Auto | £9,935 | - | - |
| TR 1.3 VVT-i 5dr | £10,425 | 47.1 mpg | 11.5 s |
| TR 1.3 VVT-i 5dr Auto | £10,425 | - | - |
On sale until May 2007
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| Ion 1.0 VVT-i 3dr | £7,995 | 52.3 mpg | 15.7 s |
| Ion 1.0 VVT-i 5dr | £8,495 | 52.3 mpg | 15.7 s |
| T2 1.4 D-4D 3dr | £10,260 | 62.8 mpg | 10.7 s |
| T2 1.4 D-4D 5dr | £10,760 | 62.8 mpg | 10.7 s |
| Zinc 1.3 VVT-i 3dr | £9,795 | 47.1 mpg | 11.5 s |
| Zinc 1.3 VVT-i 3dr Auto | £9,795 | - | - |
| Zinc 1.3 VVT-i 5dr | £10,295 | 47.1 mpg | 11.5 s |
| Zinc 1.3 VVT-i 5dr Auto | £10,295 | - | - |
| Zinc 1.4 D-4D 3dr | £10,745 | 62.8 mpg | 10.7 s |
| Zinc 1.4 D-4D 3dr Auto | £10,745 | - | - |
| Zinc 1.4 D-4D 5dr | £11,245 | 62.8 mpg | 10.7 s |
| Zinc 1.4 D-4D 5dr Auto | £11,245 | - | - |
Model History
- January 2006: New Yaris unveiled
- July 2006
- April 2007
- March 2008
- February 2009
- July 2009
- December 2010
January 2006
New Yaris unveiled
Yaris with longer wheelbase and less upright much more 'muscular' look. 3,750mm x 1,695mm x 1,530mm. Same 68PS 1.0 3 cylinder petrol engine as Aygo. Same 86PS 1.3 petrol engine as previous Yaris. Best engine by far the 89PS 1.4 D-4D as fitted to Corolla and MINI. All now Euro 4. MMT electric clutch transmission offered with 1.3 petrol and 1.4 D-4D.
Stiffer chassis with improved steering and handling as per Thai Yaris based Soluna Vios. Torsion beam rear axle. Boot space up to 274 litres with rear seats up and 734 litres to window height rear seats folded. Rear seats fold completely flat.
Same central instrument pod. but some versions have analogue look instruments. ABS with EVD. Options include satnav. Called Vitz in Japan. On sale in Far East from early 2005. In the UK from January 2006. Air conditioning and knee airbags standard on T3 and T Spirit. Satnav with Electronic Traffic Avoidance £1,150. 4.7 metre turning circle.
July 2006
Yaris ION 1.0 VVT-i launched from £7,995.
April 2007
SR 1.8 on sale UK from at £12,995 for three-door. 131bhp (133 DIN hp) 1.8-litre Dual VVT-i engine. Suspension and steering tuned for sportier performance. 17-inch alloy wheels and body styling kit with side skirts and rear spoiler. Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Traction Control as standard. SR grade also introduced for 1.3 VVT-i and 1.4 D-4D Yaris, priced from £10,695.
Yaris SR 1.8 is the first Toyota to be powered by the new 1.8 Dual VVT-i chain-cam petrol engine, equipped with intelligent timing for both intake and exhaust valves to deliver smoother performance and greater efficiency. Maximum output of 131bhp (133 DIN hp) is achieved at 6,000rpm, with 173Nm of torque delivered at 4,400rpm. This gives 0 to 60mph acceleration in 9.0 seconds, with combined cycle fuel economy of 39.2mpg. Carbon dioxide emissions are 170g/km, placing the SR 1.8 in Band E for Vehicle Excise Duty. Best of all the new Yaris to drive. Good fun. And better finished inside.
March 2008
Yaris TR strong value proposition, offering £1,050 customer value compared to regular T3 model. Features include 15-inch alloys with 185/60 R15 tyres and chrome boot trim. New models led by the Yaris 1.3 VVT-i TR three-door, priced £9,895. Very comfortable ride. Decent handling. 41mpg.
High Spec 1.3 petrol and 1.4 D-4D SR models from March 2008 with neatly built in but removable Tom Tom satnav. The system offers handy touch screen operation, Bluetooth connectivity and USB connection for MP3 players.
Based on the T3 model, the SR has in addition: Fully integrated audio system with removable TomTom satellite navigation unit. Toyota Motorsport 16-inch Pit Lane alloy wheels. Toyota Motorsport lowered sports suspension. Rear roof spoiler. Chrome exhaust finisher. Brushed alloy gearshift knob (manual versions). Front scuff plates. Prices are £350 more than T3s. Spec also includes nine airbags, electric front windows, remote central double locking, air conditioning, front fog lamps and the one-touch Easy Flat folding rear seat system.
The SR is available in both three and five-door with a choice of 86bhp (87 DIN hp) 1.3-litre VVT-i petrol or 89bhp (90 DIN hp) 1.4-litre D-4D diesel power. A five-speed manual gearbox is fitted as standard, but customers can opt for the MultiMode transmission, which adds £500 to the price tag.
The 1.3 petrol unit produces 121Nm of torque at 4,200rpm for sporty but smooth performance. Acceleration from rest to 62mph can be accomplished in 11.5 seconds and top speed is 106mph. The engine emits 141g/km of carbon dioxide, placing it in band C for Vehicle Excise Duty.
The 1.4 D-4D engine delivers 190Nm of torque from 1,800 to 3,000rpm. This engine can return 62.8mpg in combined cycle driving, with further ownership cost benefits from CO2 emissions of 119g/km (band B for VED). Acceleration from nought to 62mph takes 10.7 seconds and top speed is 109mph. Tyre sizes from 175/65 R15 (1.5J) through 185/60 R15 to 195/50 R16 (S Ltd).
News of new Toyota Yaris 1.33 litre 4 cylinder petrol unit with Dual VVT-i, 6 speed manual transmission, giving lower emissions and better fuel economy. 48mpg. Tax is £35 year. Compact and lightweight new 100bhp (101 DIN hp) 1.33-litre Dual VVT-i engine, to be built at TMUK plant in Deeside, North Wales. In the Auris from November 2008.
February 2009
New 1.33-litre Dual VVT-i engine with automatic Stop & Start system, giving best-in-class fuel economy 55.4mpg (combined). Emissions now sub-120g/km for entire Yaris range. Toyota best-selling model substantially re-engineered for 2009 with new front and rear styling details for stronger dynamic appearance.
Toyota Optimal Drive applied to all versions to reduce emissions, improve engine efficiency and cut ownership costs. New six-speed manual and MultiMode transmissions and new grade structure T2, TR, SR and T Spirit. Prices from £8,585 on the road
July 2009
Seasonal "nips and tucks" to Yaris range. SR with intergrated satnav dropped. TR gets 15-inch alloys as standard, plus air conditioning, electric windows and door mirrors, remote central locking, driver and passenger front and side airbags, six-speaker sound system, (four speakers on 1.0 VVT-i models) Toyota Easy Flat split-folding rear seats, leather trimmed steering wheel with audio controls, leather gear shift trim and tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment.
Versions equipped with the 1.33 Dual VVT-i petrol and 1.4 D-4D diesel engines further benefit from chrome-effect interior trim details and driver and passenger sun visors with vanity mirrors. On-the-road price for the Yaris TR unchanged, starting at £10,280 for the three-door 1.0-litre VVT-i. Owners can add a new Safety Pack (£715) that comprises a drivers knee airbag, curtain airbags and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) with Traction Control (TRC).
December 2010
Two new top-of-the range models based on the top-selling TR trim on sale January 2011 with special launch prices.
T Spirit has integrated, detachable TomTom satellite navigation system with touch-screen operation tops the check list of equipment features on the new Yaris T Spirit, which brings with it Bluetooth connectivity and a USB port for linking in iPods and other digital music players.
In addition to the regular TR specification, the trim includes eight-spoke alloys, climate control, rear parking sensors and chrome surrounds for the front foglights. Thanks to special 2011 launch prices from £11,695, all these extras are complimentary, resulting in a no cost upgrade from TR to the T Spirit grade.
Yaris T Spirit is available in three and five-door bodystyles with the full engine range: 1.0 and 1.33-litre VVT-i petrol and 1.4 D-4D diesel engines. The latter two units are offered with a choice of six-speed manual or Multimode transmission. T Spirit special 2011 launch prices from £11,695 – effectively a complimentary upgrade from the TR grade
SR comes with Toyota Motorsport 16-inch alloys, rear privacy glass, a rear roof spoiler and chrome exhaust finisher mark the new Yaris SR down as a sportier proposition. That’s not the complete story, though, as the spec’ also includes the satellite navigation package, Bluetooth, USB port and climate control featured on its T Spirit sister model – plus a chrome and leather sports gearshift and chrome front foglight surrounds. Compared like-for-like with Yaris TR, the price premium is a modest £750.
Single engine choice – 1.33 VVT-I petrol unit, with manual or (on the five-door model) Multimode transmission. Colour choices are Cirrus White, Chilli Red and Crystal Silver. SR special 2011 launch prices from £13,215, modest £750 price premium on TR grade
What to watch out for
Seemed to be an unsolved problem with the diesel engines alerted by the warning light. Toyota dealers initially baffled.
One report of a transmission oil leak on an Aygo (same 1.0 litre engine and transmission as UK Yaris).
Reports of oil leaks from the timing chain cover gasket.
Wiring problem reported on French market 1.4 D-4Ds that causes the engine to shut down. To be sure of solving this, the entire wiring loom has been replaced on some cars.
Dual mass flywheel failures on D-4Ds blamed by dealers as clutch failures are far from unknown, though normally replaced under warranty with no quibble.
Ventilation well drains prone to becoming blocked by leaves so rainwater floods the well and the car's electrics. Check the drains regularly and clear the leaves.
Reports of clutches of manuals failing to completely disengage leading to a crunch between 1st and reverse.
Some criticism of grabby brakes.
Water pump failures common on 1.0 3-cylinder engine at about 3 years old. Also happening on 1.3s.
By October 2009, 1.33 6-speed models were suffering gearbox problems, possibly due to low friction oil in the boxes to get them under 121g.km CO2. Older 1.3s with 5-speed boxes also suffering selector problems.
Lots of actuator problems with early MMTs. So many that dealers in other marques refuse to take them in p/x.
Tip for anyone with a Yaris with Multi-mode-transmission (MTM). If the fuse blows in the brake warning light circuit a red warning light will show on the dash (light 'o' in the handbook). The manual makes no mention of it nor did the local dealer know when first contacted that this will prevent the engine from being started. The reason is that on this semi-automatic (as in most other automatics) you have to have your foot on the footbrake for the engine to start. This relies on a sensor in the brake warning light circuit and if the fuse is blown the engine will not start. I had to have my Yaris transported to the local Toyota dealer this week when the replacement of a 10 amp fuse would have cured the problem and it had been covered in the handbook.
Some good news about MMTs from a reader with an 85k mile 2006 1.4 D-4DMMT who took it to the dealers in January 2011 with a slipping clutch and was advised that clutch, DMF and actuator would all be replaced FOC due to a fault with the ECU programming that causes early clutch failure.
22-07-2011:One report of a corroding fuel filler pipe.
18-05-2012:Three identical faults reported with 2008 Yaris 1.3 SR models coming up as P0121 and requiring a replacement wiring loom costing £500.
02-06-2012:Free software upgrade available from Toyota dealers for the Yaris MMT. Improve gear changes and allows a creeping mode, like a torque converter. Makes the transmission much smoother.
09-06-2012:Hatchback struts prone to failure. Cheaper, better replacements from www.sgs-engineering.com
12-06-2012:MMT automated manual transmissions proving to be increasingly troublesome with actuator and clutch failures typically resulting in repair estimates of £2,000.
09-07-2012:Incidences of actuator and clutch problems with MMTs continue to increase.
13-06-2013:Report of high oil consumption of 2010 1.4D-4D of 1.4 litres in 2,000 miles.
21-06-2013:MMTs failing regularly, potentially landing owners with bills of of to £2,200, which can be more then the value of the car
03-08-2013:'Growling' noise from the 3-cylinder 1.0 litre engine is probably the water pump starting to give out. (Common problem on early Citroen C1, Peugeot 107 and Toyota Aygo fitted with this engine.)
06-08-2013:More problems with the M/M transmission on a 2008/58 Yaris 1.4 D-4D M/W. This one automatically disengaged drive twice in a row, but worked again after stopping and switching off. Toyota dealer put it on diagnostics, reprogrammed it and charged £75, warning the owner about the danger of overherating the transmission.
03-12-2013:Engine failure on fully Toyota maintained 25k mile 2009 Yaris 1.33 turned out to be caused by a broken piston ring. Repaired after a goodwill contribution of 35% for £1,302 inc.
07-06-2014:Another actuator failure reported, this on a 22k mile 2008 Yaris MMT, quoted £2,000 to repair.
28-06-2014:Yet another MMT failure, this on a 2008 Yaris 1.4 D-4D at 5.5 years old and 45k miles. Quoted £2,050 to fix by Toyota dealer. Only option left is to try a member of http://www.fedauto.co.uk
06-10-2014:For a Toyota Yaris MMT clutch actuator circuit and ECU, a reader was quoted £2,740, which effectively wrote off the car unless she could either get it fixed by a member of Fed Auto, or get the car converted to manual.
01-02-2015:Rising sump oil level suffered in a 2011 Yaris D-4D at 70k miles, probably because the ECU was in troducing too much diesel to the engine in attempts to actively regenerate a DPF that had filled with ash. Recommended Ceramex process to clean it.
07-03-2015:Indicator stalk switch of 1,689 mile 2009 Toyota Yaris T2 gave out and dealer wanted £181.50 to replace. Car has obviously been rarely used.
05-04-2016:Report of actuator of 2006 Toyota Yaris 1.3 MMT failing.
16-07-2016:Trouble reported with MMT of 2001 Toyota Yaris. MMT/heat clutch warning light came on. stopped and took it out of gear, could not get back into gear. Waited 5 minutes red light went out. Tried to start, no luck, red light back on. Phoned RAC, waited 10 minutes then tried again and it worked.
18-01-2017:Report of 2010 Toyota Yaris D-4D fitted with DPF not regenerating properly and requiring frequent forced regenerations at the dealer. Could be that the DPF is under the car too far from the manifold to regenerate passively and requires active regeneration that the driver is not aweare of.
19-01-2017:Problem reported with 2007 Toyota Yaris MMT semiauto for the past 3 weeks. Sometimes car loses the power and the accelerater won't work. Lot of black smoke then driver has to pull the car aside without switching off, wait few minutes, then I drive again. This problem would come any time. Apart from that everything fine. Suspect throttle switch or MMT actuator.
22-09-2017:Owner complained of two 2006 - 2010 Yaris MMTs. He says he spent thousands on repairs of the first of them with the Toyota dealer. Then went and bought another one in September 2016, only to suffer the same problems. That one needed a new clutch immediately after purchase (paid for by the dealer). The clutch failed again a year later. Owner says Toyota blames his driving style. But this is supposed to be a robotoised automatic where the car takes over the gearchanging from the driver.
21-02-2018:Report of failure of an engine mounting of a 2010 Toyota Yaris 1.0 at 40,000 miles. Damaged the driveshaft bearings. Owner's local garage told him it was a design fault.
29-05-2018:Failed rear coil spring reported on 2008 Toyota Yaris 1.4 D-4D.
16-11-2018:Report of actuator starting to fail intermittently in 2006 Toyota Yaris 1.4 D-eD MMT at 112k miles. Toyota quoted £1,995 for a new actuator. We recommended owner try a member of http://www.fedauto.co.uk
10-12-2018:Report of failure of transmission of 2008 Toyota Yaris 1.3 VVT-i MMT Auto TR on the way home from the used car dealer the reader had just boiught it from. Reader took it back, mechanic made an adjistment, failed again on the readerr's way home. Now seeking to reject the car.
13-02-2019:Report of high engine oil consuption of 90,000 mile 2010 Toyota Yaris 1.33, roughly 600 miles a litre, possibly caused by a worn piston ring. See 3-12-2013.
07-05-2019:Report of high oil consumption from 1.33 engine of 2019 Toyota Yaris. See 3-12-2013 and 13-2-2019.
08-11-2019:Report of masnual gearbox failure in 2009 Toyota Yaris 1.3 TR.
