Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Toyota Yaris owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
I bought a 2007 Toyota Yaris brand new. It's a one owner car with 216000 miles. 5 years ago, I noticed that the side skirt was rusty near the back wheel. Over time, they rusted out. One month ago, while pulling in at the gas station, I heard a crunch. I felt the drivers side of my car go down as well. Got out and drivers rear wheel was tilted in at the top. The passenger rear wheel was also leaning in at the top. The rear axle was rusted out on the welds. The car was about to crumple up in two. It looks to me like the car had a defect in which water somehow accumulated or ran down the back of that side skirt and rusted it, then the rear axle out. My little economical car is junked out. It may be one of the cheapest cars...well I'm a poor person. I worked my butt off to pay for that and I thought because it was a toyota that it would last. I was wrong. Thank God I only going 5mph. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Toyota Yaris. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to magic Toyota (21000 hwy 99, lynnwood, wa 98036, [phone]) to be repaired per NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V340000 (air bags), 14V168000 (air bags), and 14V169000 (seats). The contact stated that there was extreme mold in the vehicle, which made it unable to be driven. The contact stated that water entered the vehicle and soaked all the seats, carpeting, and seat belts. The contact stated that the carpet and fabric in the vehicle had excessive mold. The contact stated that there was water even in the air conditioning and heating vents. While at the dealer, the contact requested that the mechanic check for the entry points of the water, but the dealer declined the contact was informed that the recall repairs could not be completed until the mold was removed from inside the vehicle. …
On 16 August, 2013, while turning into a garage parking spot I took my foot off the accelerator to press on the brake to come to full stop before the concrete column at the end of the parking space when, of its own accord, the car suddenly lurched forward at much accelerated speed. The car crashed into the concrete column destroying the front left head lights, entire front grill work, and the frame of the driver's side door was bent so the door would not be opened. No airbags deployed. On 20 August, 2013 my insurance company deemed the car a total loss.
I own a 2007 Toyota Yaris it has approx 122K miles (mostly highway) and recently while getting my front tires replaced my mechanic pointed out to me that the "rear lower control arm and cradle bolts were rusted off). As an engineer I recognize this as either a design flaw or a manufactiring escape. Reguardless of the milage a critical structural component should not rust away in 4 years. Since the surrounding bolts are all good its pretty obvoious that the bolt material Toyota used on my car was the problem. Sadly when I brought my car to the dealer (lynch Toyota , manchester ct) I was not recieve the respect and consideration I beleive one whoi has a valid quality complaint to recieve, instead (even though my mech explained the issue to them 6 days prior to my appointment) I was told it would be several days before they had a part to fix the car , it was unsafe to drive and that by the …
Clunking noise heard during vehicle operation over roadway bumps or application of brakes. Inspected to find front lower control arm bolt missing from driverside subframe and evidence of corrosion. This bolt is located at the rear of this control arm and passes through the subframe. Bolt head and portion of shank was missing due to corrosion and fatigue failure. Lower control arm was loose, posing an unsafe operation condition. Toyota has an existing TSB on this issue but dealer stated that TSB repair timeframe is past due so this repair was paid out of pocket. Subframe removed, portion of bolt extracted, and both lower control arms replaced due to resultant damages. Build up of water and salt in the bolt area looks to accelerate corrosion and lead to bolt failure on either side this car. This issue needs to be re-evaluated for a recall possibility.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Toyota Yaris. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited an abnormal grinding when he would apply pressure to the brakes. He then noticed that the driver side e lower front control arm bolt was corroded and had fractured from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they performed a diagnostic test and informed the contact that the sub frame would need to be dropped and the control arm bolt would need to be replaced. The manufacturer informed the contact that because the vehicle was not under warranty they could not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was approximately 60,000 and the failure mileage was 59,000.
Was driving approximately 110 km/hr this morning on a major highway when my driver side front window blew out. I heard a loud boom and the window popped. It shattered into a million pieces and alot of it in my car all over me. I was in the slow lane and there was nothing next to me or passing me. The driver some distance behind me pulled over when I did to see if I was okay as he saw glass flying. I called the dealership and of course they blame it on a rock or something. My question is how does a rock hit my window when there is no traffic in front of me or passing me??? I now have it at a window repair shop and $300.00 later!!
I [redacted] purchased a 2007 Toyota from moss brother Toyota that have a defective trunk part that allow the trunk door to coming down on your head when opened. Several times that car trunk have came down hitting me in the head. This was reported to the car dealership and to the manufacture rep. And in April 2010 the rep met with the dealership and ordered it to be corrected. We took the car in to be fixed but the problem was not fixed. Since that time, on several occasion, this trunk has come down smashing me and my husband in the head.
I hit a small pot hole in the road with my 2007 Toyota Yaris. Afterward, the card started making all kinds of noise in the left, front quandrant. I took the car to adam's Toyota in lee's summit, mo. They said the left, front cradle bolt broke. This is the bolt that holds the entire cradle to the frame of the vehicle. This seems like a structural problem for this vehicle based on what I have read on-line. I called Toyota directly. They simply stated there were no recalls or service bulletins and dismissed me. I am not stuck with a $505 bill to replace a bolt that poses a safety hazard!
Tl contact owns a 2007 Toyota Yaris. The contact stated he heard a noise while driving various speeds over bumpy road surfaces. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed the front cradle bolt on the passenger side was severed. The contact was also told the driver's side cradle bolt was corroding and the vehicle was not safe to drive. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 43,000 and the current mileage was 43,500. Updated 6/8/11 updated 06/13/11
Body complaints in other Yaris years
Frequently asked questions
How common are body problems on the 2007 Toyota Yaris?
NHTSA has 23 complaints about the body & structure of the 2007 Toyota Yaris, 8% of the model year's 296 complaints. The component named most often is body (9 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Toyota Yaris body problems?
No. NHTSA lists no body & structure recall for the 2007 Toyota Yaris, though it has 10 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 Toyota Yaris body problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 67,000 miles, and 14% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 3 crashes, 0 fires and 9 injuries to body & structure problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.