Power Train Problems of Toyota Yaris

Toyota Yaris owners have reported 25 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (11 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of 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 Automatic Transmission problem

My 2009 Toyota Yaris needs to be placed upon the recent recalls with Toyota. My accelerator pedal is beginning to get harder to push down, my brakes are mushy and are sometimes hard to stop the vehicle, when I have my defrosters on, the car wants to keep going and braking is harder.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

The contact owns 2010 Toyota Yaris. While driving at speeds of 45 mph, there was a sudden increase in engine rpms. The vehicle began dragging and exhibiting power transmission failure. The driver was able to move off of the road, as he had limited motion but could not accelerate.   Read details...

The Vehicle Shudder problem

2007 Toyota Yaris has transmission problem. The consumer stated he had to allow the vehicle to warm up, before he could change gears properly. In the winter time, it was worse. There were times when the transmission gears would not engage at all.   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...




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