Power Train Related Problems of the 2008 Toyota Yaris

Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 2008 Toyota Yaris. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission not go into gear (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Toyota Yaris


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2008 Toyota Yaris

The Power Train problem

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Yaris. The contact stated that the vehicle unintendedly shifted from park by accidentally touching the gear selector with a knee or hand without the brake pedal being depressed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted.   Read details...

The Transmission Not Go Into Gear problem

When driving and shifting manual powertrain sometime will not go into gear. When parked transmission can be shifted from gear to neutral without depression of the clutch. Has done that since was delivered but dealer said it was normal.   Read details...

The Transmission Not Engage problem

After waiting in traffic, having come to a stop or inching forward, as in waiting to make a left turn, the car dies when gas is applied to move forward. More difficult if on an incline. Feels as if the car might die.   Read details...


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