Trunk Lid Problems of Toyota Yaris

2011 Toyota Yaris. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle trunk lid problems. The consumer stated the trunk lid would come down on his head, when there was a slight breeze or when parked facing up a steep hill. The dealer informed the consumer, replacing the existing trunk springs would not remedy the problem. The dome light did not have a m ode to turn on, when the door was open and turn off when the door was closed. Also, the plastic molding on the driver's side bottom door came off and the rubber trunk seal came loose and several places.

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The trunk of the vehicle does not stay open on its own , there are no springs or any device to keep it open especially if the car is on a incline. Myself ,my parents and boyfriend have been hit in the back of the head by the trunk lid. Very painful. Did question the dealership about it and was told that was how the car was made.

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The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Yaris. The contact stated that the trunk on the vehicle was inoperable and landed on his head. The dealer stated that the trunk was manufactured in that manner. On a separate occasion, the consumer husband was struck on the bridge of his nose by the trunk. The failure left a small gash on his face. The manufacturer could not assist and there were no recalls. The failure and current mileages were less than 36,000. Updated 06/23/09. Updated 06/23/09.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Yaris. The contact stated that the trunk would loose stability while open, causing the trunk to slam shut at any time. The contact and a passenger were injured on more than one occasion as a result of the trunk slamming shut. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 1 and the current mileage was 81,000. Updated11/29/11 updated 12/12/11.