Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (struts, shocks, control arms, ball joints, springs).
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. …
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Yaris. The contact stated while the vehicle was getting inspected, the inspector noticed that the real axle was rusted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or a mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted or notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.
My wife was in town driving about 10 mile an hour just pulled away from stop sign, when her drivers side rear tire broke off. We loaded it on a trailer and brought it home. The Axel Beam had completely rusted in two Now Toyota is tell me its 1600 dollar for a new one. I think since they she could have been Killed her they could fix her car.
I will be answering the questions below in order. I have come across multiple post online of other people who had their axle beam failed. - Rear Axle Beam Broken. - Once the axle beam is broken while driving it can lose control and cause a major accident. - Problem has been confirmed by local service center. - Not sure. - No lights on dash.
The rear axle has failed due to corrosion. Loss of right rear wheel assembly was narrowly avoided. Noticed the wheel was squatting oddly and upon inspection the wheel assembly was nearly removed by hand.
Clunking noise heard during vehicle operation over roadway bumps or application of brakes. Inspected to find front lower control arm bolt corroded and cracked. 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. I brought my vehicle to a certified mechanic and paid repair costs out of pocket. Subframe removed, portion of bolt extracted and replaced. This issue needs to be re-evaluated for a recall possibility.
Broken bolt for control arm of suspension. Passenger side bolt head broken off, causing knocking during bumps/acceleration/breaking. Recommendation to replace bolt & control arm for suspension on both sides to mitigate issue. Research on this issue has shown that this is not uncommon for the Toyota Yaris control arm bolts. This is a serious hazard should the bolt break during use.
Strange sound comming from rear area. Looked and rear passanger side tire leanning inward toward car. Took to repair shop. The rear axle beam was rusted enough that the tire was getting ready to come off. The repair shop had never seen anything like this. I am the only owner of this vehicle. Had about 214,000 miles when this occured. No, longer own car.
Driving on the interstate. Heard a noise that sounded like a blown tired. Pull over and looked under car. The wheel was leaning and it appeared to me a bar was broke. Towed it to garage and mechanic had never seen this axle beam broken at the seam. Pictures attached.
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.
Suspension complaints in other Yaris years
Frequently asked questions
How common are suspension problems on the 2007 Toyota Yaris?
NHTSA has 24 complaints about the suspension of the 2007 Toyota Yaris, 8% of the model year's 296 complaints. The component named most often is front (3 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Toyota Yaris suspension problems?
No. NHTSA lists no suspension 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 suspension problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 131,000 miles, and 5% before 25,000 miles.
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.