2008 Toyota Yaris Liftback 5-Door AT Review

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Vehicle Overview

2008 Toyota Yaris is manufactured in Japan. It has a comfortable HATCHBACK 4-DR body style. The model is seating 5 people. The engine is powerful and comprises 1.5L L4 DOHC 16V. The model has a considerable tank size of 11.10 gallon. 2008 Toyota Yaris uses 29 miles/gallon of gasoline in the city. On highways, the vehicle is energy efficient and uses 35 miles/gallon of gasoline. The distance of the wheelbase of 2008 Toyota Yaris is 96.90 in. The environmentally compatible power system steering is R&P. 2008 Toyota Yaris has an overall width of 66.70 in. The turning diameter of the car is 30.80 in. The length of the trim is 150.60 in. The height comes to 60.00 in. The price of the 2008 Toyota Yaris amounts to only $13,305 USD. The price of the invoice of the dealer is $12,507 USD. 2008 Toyota Yaris has had 9 recalls in the past 16 years.

Year: 2008
Make: Toyota
Model: Yaris
Trim: Liftback 5-Door AT
Made In: JAPAN
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 4-DR
Engine: 1.5L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic
Driveline: FWD
Seating: 5
MSRP: $$13,305 USD
MPG: 29 miles/gallon/35 miles/gallon
Tires: 175/65R14
Tank Size: 11.10 gallon

Popular VINs

JTDKT923385187762

Popular VINs

JTDKT923385187762

Vehicle Specifications

year:

2008

Make:

Toyota

Model:

Yaris

Trim Level:

Liftback 5-Door AT

Manufactured In:

JAPAN

Production Seq. Number:

187762

Body Style:

HATCHBACK 4-DR

Engine Type:

1.5L L4 DOHC 16V

Transmission-short:

Transmission-long:

4-Speed Automatic

Driveline:

FWD

Tank:

11.10 gallon

Fuel Economy-city:

29 miles/gallon

Fuel Economy-highway:

35 miles/gallon

Anti-Brake System:

4-Wheel ABS

Steering Type:

R&P

Front Brake Type:

Disc

Rear Brake Type:

Drum

Turning Diameter:

30.80 in.

Front Suspension:

Ind

Rear Suspension:

Semi

Front Spring Type:

Coil

Rear Spring Type:

Torsion Bar

Tires:

175/65R14

Front Headroom:

39.40 in.

Rear Headroom:

37.90 in.

Front Legroom:

40.30 in.

Rear Legroom:

33.80 in.

Front Shoulder Room:

51.40 in.

Rear Shoulder Room:

50.40 in.

Front Hip Room:

50.00 in.

Rear Hip Room:

46.70 in.

Interior Trim:

Dark Charcoal Cloth Interior

Exterior Color:

Curb Weight-automatic:

2340 lbs

Curb Weight-manual:

Not on File

Overall Length:

150.60 in.

Overall Width:

66.70 in.

Overall Height:

60.00 in.

Wheelbase:

96.90 in.

Ground Clearance:

5.50 in.

Track Front:

58.30 in.

Track Rear:

57.90 in.

Cargo Length:

Not on File

Width at Wheelwell:

Not on File

Width at Wall:

Not on File

Depth:

Not on File

Standard Seating:

Optional Seating:

Not on File

Passenger Volume:

84.60 cu.ft.

Cargo Volume:

9.30 cu.ft.

Standard Towing:

Not on File

Maximum Towing:

Not on File

Standard Payload:

Not on File

Maximum Payload:

Not on File

Standard GVWR:

Not on File

Maximum GVWR:

Not on File

Basic-duration:

36 month

Basic-distance:

36,000 mile

Powertrain-duration:

60 month

Powertrain-distance:

60,000 mile

Rust-duration:

60 month

Rust-distance:

Unlimited mile

MSRP:

$13,305 USD

Dealer Invoice:

$12,507 USD

Destination Charge:

$720 USD

Child Safety Door Locks:

Std.

Locking Pickup Truck Tailgate:

Not on File

Power Door Locks:

Opt.

Vehicle Anti-Theft:

Opt.

4WD/AWD:

Not on File

ABS Brakes:

Std.

Automatic Load-Leveling:

Not on File

Electronic Brake Assistance:

Not on File

Limited Slip Differential:

Not on File

Locking Differential:

Not on File

Traction Control:

Not on File

Vehicle Stability Control System:

Not on File

Driver Airbag:

Std.

Front Side Airbag:

Std.

Front Side Airbag with Head Protection:

Not on File

Passenger Airbag:

Std.

Side Head Curtain Airbag:

Std.

Second Row Side Airbag:

Not on File

Second Row Side Airbag with Head Protection:

Not on File

Electronic Parking Aid:

Not on File

First Aid Kit:

Opt.

Trunk Anti-Trap Device:

Not on File

Keyless Entry:

Opt.

Remote Ignition:

Not on File

Air Conditioning:

Std.

Separate Driver/Front Passenger Climate Controls:

Not on File

Cruise Control:

Opt.

Tachometer:

Not on File

Tilt Steering:

Std.

Tilt Steering Column:

Std.

Heated Steering Wheel:

Not on File

Leather Steering Wheel:

Not on File

Steering Wheel Mounted Controls:

Not on File

Telescopic Steering Column:

Not on File

Adjustable Foot Pedals:

Not on File

Genuine Wood Trim:

Not on File

Tire Pressure Monitor:

Std.

Trip Computer:

Not on File

AM/FM Radio:

Opt.

Cassette Player:

Not on File

CD Player:

Opt.

CD Changer:

Not on File

DVD Player:

Not on File

Voice Activated Telephone:

Not on File

Navigation Aid:

Not on File

Second Row Sound Controls:

Not on File

Subwoofer:

Not on File

Telematics System:

Not on File

Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat:

Not on File

Front Cooled Seat:

Not on File

Front Heated Seat:

Not on File

Front Power Lumbar Support:

Not on File

Front Power Memory Seat:

Not on File

Front Split Bench Seat:

Not on File

Leather Seat:

Not on File

Passenger Multi-Adjustable Power Seat:

Not on File

Second Row Folding Seat:

Std.

Second Row Heated Seat:

Not on File

Second Row Multi-Adjustable Power Seat:

Not on File

Second Row Removable Seat:

Not on File

Third Row Removable Seat:

Not on File

Cargo Area Cover:

Std.

Cargo Area Tiedowns:

Not on File

Cargo Net:

Opt.

Load Bearing Exterior Rack:

Not on File

Pickup Truck Bed Liner:

Not on File

Power Sunroof:

Not on File

Removable Top:

Not on File

Manual Sunroof:

Not on File

Automatic Headlights:

Not on File

Daytime Running Lights:

Std.

Fog Lights:

Opt.

High Intensity Discharge Headlights:

Not on File

Pickup Truck Cargo Box Light:

Not on File

Running Boards:

Not on File

Front Air Dam:

Std.

Rear Spoiler:

Not on File

Skid Plate:

Not on File

Splash Guards:

Opt.

Wind Deflector for Convertibles:

Not on File

Power Sliding Side Van Door:

Not on File

Power Trunk Lid:

Not on File

Alloy Wheels:

Opt.

Chrome Wheels:

Not on File

Full Size Spare Tire:

Not on File

Run Flat Tires:

Not on File

Steel Wheels:

Std.

Power Windows:

Opt.

Electrochromic Exterior Rearview Mirror:

Not on File

Glass Rear Window on Convertible:

Not on File

Heated Exterior Mirror:

Not on File

Electrochromic Interior Rearview Mirror:

Not on File

Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror:

Opt.

Deep Tinted Glass:

Not on File

Interval Wipers:

Std.

Rain Sensing Wipers:

Not on File

Rear Window Defogger:

Opt.

Rear Wiper:

Opt.

Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window:

Not on File

Tow Hitch Receiver:

Not on File

Towing Preparation Package:

Not on File

Engine Compressor Type:

Not on File

Engine Fuel Type:

Not on File

Tier Five - Vehicle Market Perception:

Not on File

Doors:

Not on File

Vehicle Style:

Not on File

Vehicle Type:

Not on File

Engine Cylinder:

Not on File

Engine Size:

Not on File

Vehicle Size:

Not on File

Horsepower:

Not on File

Trims Available:

Not on File

Drivetrain:

Not on File

Safety & Recalls

Recall 123277 started on 01/09/2017 by ODI effecting 567,911 units.

Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota 4Runner, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, Yaris, Scion xB, Lexus ES350, GX460, IS-F, IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, and Lexus LFA vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Toyota is recalling certain 2009 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Yaris, Yaris HB, Scion xB, Pontiac Vibe, Lexus, ES350, IS250, IS350, and IS-F vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Toyota is recalling certain 2006-2008 Lexus IS250 and IS350, 2007-2008 Lexus ES350, Toyota Yaris, Yaris HB, and 2008 Lexus IS-F and Scion xB vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. Toyota's numbers for final remedy for this campaign are G0P (Toyota Zone A), G0R (Toyota Zone B), H0A (Toyota Zone C), GLG (Lexus Zone A), GLH (Lexus Zone B) and HLA (Lexus Zone C).
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall 119584 started on 05/23/2016 by ODI effecting 1,750,355 units.

Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris, Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, Lexus IS250C, Lexus IS350C and Lexus GX460, 2011 Sienna, 2007-2011 Lexus ES350, and 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2007-2008 Toyota Yaris, 2006-2008 Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350 and 2007-2008 Lexus ES350 vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles of these model years and models that were not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for interim notification for this campaign are G1P (Toyota Zone A), G1R (Toyota Zone B), G2G (Lexus Zone A), and G2H (Lexus Zone B). Toyota's numbers for final remedy for this campaign are G0P (Toyota Zone A), G0R (Toyota Zone B), GLG (Lexus Zone A), and GLH (Lexus Zone B).
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall 116687 started on 10/22/2015 by MFR effecting 1,814,284 units.

Summary: Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, and 2009-2010 Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. During the manufacturing of the Power Window Master Switch (PWMS), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts.
Consequence: If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may cause a short circuit and the switch assembly may overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is C0M.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall 102747 started on 04/09/2014 by MFR effecting 472,388 units.

Summary: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Yaris vehicles manufactured August 22, 2005, through May 12, 2010, and 2008-2010 Scion xD vehicles manufactured April 4, 2007, through May 12, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the springs used for the seat rails on the driver's seat and the seat rails of the front passenger seat of three-door models may break.
Consequence: If the spring breaks, the seat may not lock in position. In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat could move increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat rail, and replace it with a new one, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 3, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall 102762 started on 04/09/2014 by MFR effecting 1,486,413 units.

Summary: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, 2008-2010 Highlander, and 2009-2010 Tacoma, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and General Motors Pontiac Vibe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the steering column assembly contains electrical connections to the driver's airbag module housed in a spiral cable assembly, which includes a Flexible Flat Cable (FFC). Due to the shape and location of the FFC's retainer, the FFC could become damaged when the steering wheel is turned.
Consequence: If the FFC is damaged, connectivity to the driver's air bag module could be lost and the air bag deactivated. The failure of the driver's air bag to deploy in the event of a crash that typically necessitates deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver.
Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota vehicle owners, and General Motors will notify the Pontiac Vibe owners. Toyota sent owners an interim notification letter in May 2014 to advise owners of the recall. Toyota will mail owners a second letter when remedy parts are available. General Motors sent Pontiac Vibe owners an Interim letter on June 20, 2014 notifying them that parts are currently unavailable. General Motors sent notices to the Pontiac Vibe owners on September 15, 2014, that a remedy is available. The recall began on October 27, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-762-2737.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall 93427 started on 10/10/2012 by ODI effecting 2,519,424 units.

Summary: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris, Scion xB, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The power window master switch assemblies in some of these vehicles were built using a less precise process for lubricating the internal components of the switch assemblies. Irregularities in this lubrication process may cause the power window master switch assemblies to malfunction and overheat.
Consequence: If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy: Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will inspect the switch and apply a special grease that inhibits heat build up or replace any switch damaged by the defect, free of charge. Toyota owners that experience a problem with a switch should not attempt to make repairs, but should contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331. General Motors will contact the Pontiac Vibe owners affected by this recall and GM dealers will inspect and repair switches as necessary. Those owners may contact Pontiac Customer Care at 1-800-762-2737.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall 73533 started on 02/03/2010 by MFR effecting 153,418 units.

Summary: SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Consequence: A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
Notes: OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

Recall 82780 started on 02/03/2010 by MFR effecting 271,417 units.

Summary: GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.
Notes: OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

Recall 82373 started on 06/15/2009 by OVSC effecting 27,080 units.

Summary: TOYOTA IS RECALLING 27,080 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER CARS BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 TO MAY 4, 2009. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."
Consequence: INCORRECT LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING OVERLOADED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE THEM WITH A NEW, ACCURATE LABEL TO BE INSTALLED OVER THE INACCURATE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371.
Notes: OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

Other Trims and Configurations for 2008 Toyota Yaris

2008 Toyota Yaris Sedan S

Engine: 1.5L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 29 miles/gallon
36 miles/gallon

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