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2012 Toyota Yaris consumer reviews

$14,115–$15,140 MSRP range
side view of 2012 Yaris Toyota
(35 reviews)
85% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.2
  • Interior 4.1
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.2
  • Reliability 4.6
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Better Ride than Santa's Reindeers.

2012 Toyota Yaris. 160K. Change oil at 3K. Bought 2 tires, 2 wipers past 5 years. That's it. Air in tires is a rarity. Mechanical miracle. Great mileage. Oh, i forgot. Once had to tighten fan belt.

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Very reliable, good mileage.

I love this car. in 20 16 I found it on Craig's list, used, 2012, 24,000 miles. I never cared for Toyota but my sister has a friend that has one and loves it. My Hyundai was totaled and I needed a car right away. Best car I ever had and I've had many, mostly Fords. I never had any issues with it, keep it serviced though. So why did Geico raise my insurance premium? The reason I was told is Yaris is not a good enough car, too many problems and hard to get replacement parts and 2012 year is considered too old. I now only have 34,939 miles on it. I had other cars insured by Geico. This doesn't make sense.

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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Super little car

Bought my Yaris when it was 8 months old it’s just gone over 51k in its 8 years. Love my super special Yaris with its leather interior, mag wheels, tinted windows and special paint job. Can’t see myself changing any time soon.

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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If you can find one used, don't hesitate.

I've driven Toyotas since 1971. LOVE THEM. My Tercel was incredible. But then I bought a Yaris and it was even better (except it has an odd manual clutch, and I've never gotten used to it) Otherwise, I'm a Toyota guy. Now I want to replace my Yaris, only because I want a different car. Looked at the Carolla, and HATE the front grill. All the other Toyotas also have an ugly front grill,. They make the car look ANGRY. So I've decided to get a Subaru. First NON-Toyota in 49 years, but I just can't stand the Toyota grill. But the Yaris is a very TIGHT car, well-designed and well constructed. I got over 100 thousand miles on the original clutch and on the original brakes, and neither is showing any signs of failure. The MPG is great. I get 43.6 on the highway at 65 MPG, and around 42 in the city. Toyota: Clean up the front end, and I'll be back. Until then, it was GREAT knowing you.

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

Very modern dash but some analogue remains. Includes blue tooth for phone, satellite capable, + cd. Comfortable but not special inside, child seat ready. Very small hatch storage area. Mediocre mileage, but good in snow, good commuting car, ok on highway, parks easy. Exterior plastic F/R bumpers are kind of annoying, they pull loose and create small ground clearances. Struggle to see out the back window, so it has blind spots. A couple of unexpected failures - the front wiper, and one window. Really I like the sedan model better.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Best choice I made

Ok I love my car. I bought it for my birthday. It has 45800miles on it. 2 owner rental n 1 owner. It drives smooth.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • 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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Reliable Car

Reliable, comfortable. Although small, feels surprisingly big inside. Feels safe and steady. Never had any problems with it, which is what is most important for me in a car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Economical and reliable

So far after a month of ownership it has exceeded my expectations as far as fuel efficiency. City mileage is 33-37 and highway mileage is 36-38 mpg. So far I am very pleased with this vehicle. I plan on keeping it for 6-10 years or more.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great commuter car

This car was everything I was looking for, for commuting longer distances to work. Great gas mileage and comfortable. The price point was great. I know a few other people that have the same car in different model years with 200,00+ miles that are still going strong.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Just what I was looking for

This car meets my needs. It is affordable, has good gas mileage and has enough room for myself and family. I was looking for a used car, with low mileage, that was well taken care of and I found it!

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