ProblemsByVin File / 2017-TOYOTA-YARIS NHTSA data synced 4 days ago

2017 · Toyota

Toyota Yaris problems

Light NHTSA footprint — 15 owner complaints and 1 active recall campaign. Either a clean record or thin data; we'll show what's there.

Reliability score

8.4 / 10

Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.

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Should you avoid this 2017 Yaris?

Generally reliable

Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally.

No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record
Reliability score 8.4/10 — above the segment average
1 recall campaign on file

Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.

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Top trouble spots 1 category with 3+ complaints

airbags

4 reports · fails ~38,500 mi · avg $1,100

severe

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Generated from this 2017 Yaris's actual NHTSA complaint history — every item points at a documented failure pattern on this exact vehicle, not generic walkaround filler.

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Should you buy an extended warranty on this 2017 Yaris?

We pulled the math: risk-weighted exposure, typical contract cost, and our verdict on whether coverage pencils out for this specific vehicle.

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What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2017 Yaris · cruise control

I recently bought the car from the dealer and I took it back to then 4 times for the same issue and they say it is normal. So my issue is when I'm at a light and I'm in drive or reverse you can see the RPM jump around to about 400 to 700 and the car starts to vibrate shaking the…

12/08/2018 · NHTSA ODI #11156977.0

2017 Yaris · powertrain

There has been many times that when I needed the car to accelerate it wouldn't, nearly causing an accident several times. What usually happens is I will come up to a corner to make a turn and instead of stopping I accelerate to avoid oncoming traffic only to have the car…

11/27/2017 · at 1,400 mi · NHTSA ODI #11048812.0

2017 Yaris · airbags Crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 Toyota yaris. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving, and stopped at a stop sign, the vehicle was rear-ended by the vehicle behind her which caused her vehicle to rear-end the vehicle ahead of her. The vehicle was damaged at the rear…

09/02/2020 · at 65,000 mi · NHTSA ODI #11352864.0 · see airbags pattern →

2017 Yaris · cruise control

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 Toyota yaris. While merging onto the expressway at approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle did not accelerate and almost caused a crash. The accelerator pedal was depressed all the way down to the floorboard. After approximately 30 seconds, the vehicle…

08/16/2017 · at 8,431 mi · NHTSA ODI #11015788.0

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Active recalls showing 1 of 1

severe NHTSA 19V319000 April 23, 2019

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Yaris vehicles

In the event of a crash, front seat side air bags and curtain shield air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wire harness assembly in the front doors, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is K1F/K0F.

Common questions

Is the 2017 Toyota Yaris reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.4 out of 10 based on 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2017 Toyota Yaris is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

Should you avoid the 2017 Toyota Yaris?

On the NHTSA data, the 2017 Toyota Yaris does not need avoiding. Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally. The record behind that call: No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record; Reliability score 8.4/10 — above the segment average; 1 recall campaign on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.

What's the most common problem on the 2017 Toyota Yaris?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 4 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 38,500 miles. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 38,500 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Toyota Yaris has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2017 Toyota Yaris?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 15 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.

Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database, last synced 4 days ago. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2017/Toyota/Yaris. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. We are not affiliated with Toyota. Some links on this page are affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you complete a quote or purchase.