Worst 2017 Toyota Yaris Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Unintended Acceleration
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Toyota Yaris.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2017 Toyota Yaris
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~44,955 vehicles.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Yaris vehicles. The wire harnesses for the side air bag sensors located within the front doors may crack and corrode, possibly causing the non-deployment or improper deployment of the front seat side air bags and the curtain shield air bags.
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.
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2017 Toyota Yaris — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2017 Toyota Yaris reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Toyota Yaris reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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