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2008 Toyota Yaris consumer reviews

$11,550–$12,450 MSRP range
side view of 2008 Yaris Toyota
(78 reviews)
96% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.1
  • Interior 4.2
  • Performance 4.4
  • Value 4.9
  • Exterior 4.4
  • Reliability 4.8
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more reliable than a corolla

this car does everything i need it to do. this car is way too reliable, great on gas (really it makes gas), it survives my 150 mile daily commute to work. i had a corolla before this, and it was reliable, but this thing feels like it's always ready to go anywhere. currently it has 794k miles on it, and the only things i've done to it was the water pump and the alternator. i bought this because i am way too busy and have no time to fix my transportation vehicles at all. this machine still drives the day i bought it new and i will continue to drive it until it dies.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Love my Yaris

Super reliable, awesome cornering. It's a hatchback so plenty of room for me and the dogs. Bought the S version - new, all black interior different style seats and exterior trim package. Had it 12 years now and this summer it will be getting it's first set of new plugs and a new drive belt at 109k miles - never been in the shop except for when I got in a collision.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best car I’ve owned

This car is by far bulletproof. You will never get stuck , Reliable cheap to fix if anything breaks which that never happens brake pads every 70,000 miles just keep up with your oil changes use full synthetic oil and you’ll have no problems my Toyota Yaris has 230,000 miles on it and I believe it will go double that. The car is solid on the road even in snow I have gone through three set a tires that’s it and gas Mileage is outstanding go buy one.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Amazing gas saver

This little toyota yaris blew my mind. I bought it with about 136K miles thinking of only keeping it for a year here I’m 3 years later and the thing still runs with only oil changes and new spark plugs... 🤯

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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One of the best cars ive owned

Bought this car new in 2008. Still have it with 118,000 miles. Never any problems and easy to work on. Plan on keeping it for years to come.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Good car!

So Yaris Sedan is a safe car. Mine is old 11 years and has never stoped on the road, I can say that if maintained regularly it will last a long, long time! Not a very fast car, but safe when it gets into curves. even though it has small tires (mine at least is R14). Seats are comfortable, interior is good, stong plastic that doesn't tear off.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Second car I owned cz I haven't needed a new one

I got this car in 2013 6 years I haven't had a single issue other than a belt replacement .... what else can I say it's a great car

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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very reliable

I bought my 08 Yaris at 130,000 miles and it ran perfectly it was great on gas and super comfy for a low budget vehicle I never had to replace anything on it only preventative maintenance. The only down side to this vehicle is it?s terrible crash test ratings. My vehicle was involved in a minor accident and was completely totaled as a result.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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A fuel efficient little car!

This car is meeting my current needs. It was in my price range and purchasing it was a good experience. The 2 door is a funny design with its giant batwing doors, but hey that's just the cars nature. You have to watch what your doors might hit when you open them!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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The most reliable!

I drove my Yaris off the lot in October of 2007. Since then I have only had to do routine maintenance! Tires changed, batteries and one time I had to change a belt BUT THAT IS IT! I?ve driven my car from Northern California to Arizona for years and I?ve never had a issue. Never needed to be towed or call any type of roadside assistance. My car has gone through two toddlers and the interior is still intact! Haha. I love my Yari (yes, that?s what I call it). It?s a car I just might keep to pass down as a first car for my kids. It?s that reliable!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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