Two problems related to front air bag have been reported for the 2008 Toyota Yaris. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Toyota Yaris based on all problems reported for the 2008 Yaris.
2008 Toyota Yaris. Attorney writes on behalf of client regarding failed airbags the consumer and his wife were involved in a frontal collision, due to the negligence of another motorist. Also, the front passenger seat belt and the rear passenger seat belt failed. Updated 03/01/11.
On oct 29, 2008 about 10:00 am my wife was driving our 2008 Toyota Yaris hatchback, traveling south bound on 7th st. In victorville CA. She was going about 35 miles an hour when a Ford f150 truck made an left turn in front of her from the north bound lane my wife collided with this truck. Front end collision of the Yaris hitting the truck on the passenger front wheel. Doing damage to the trucks front right quarter panel. Doing a lot of damage to the front end of our 2008 Toyota Yaris, bending and smashing the whole front bumper, pushing the hood out of place. And causing bodily injuries to my wife, hurting her back, neck, shoulders and right arm. My major concern is that the airbags did not activate or deploy in our 2008 Toyota Yaris .