The 2008 Toyota Yaris ran one engine across the whole range, the 1.5L four-cylinder (1NZ-FE), in Base and S trim and in both the 2-door hatchback and the 4-door sedan body. This factory service and repair manual follows Toyota's own procedures and the specifications published for that year and that engine, so the torque values, clearances and diagnostic steps you work to belong to the car in front of you rather than to an adjacent model year.
Engines
- 1.5L 1500CC l4 GAS Naturally Aspirated
Trims
- Base, 2D Hatchback, Automatic
- Base, 2D Hatchback, Standard
- Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic
- Base, 4D Sedan, Standard
- S, 2D Hatchback, Automatic
- S, 2D Hatchback, Standard
- S, 4D Sedan, Automatic
- S, 4D Sedan, Standard
Known issues on the 2008 Yaris. Eight recalls are on federal record for this model year. Three of them cover the passenger-side frontal air bag inflator module: in two, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, and in the third, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. Two cover the power window devices and controls: in the first, the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant; in the second, if the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire. The remaining three concern labels. One covers incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels, which could result in the vehicle being overloaded. One, from Southeast Toyota, covers vehicles that fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, Tire Selection and Rims, where a driver may overload a vehicle, which may increase the risk of a crash. The last, from Gulf States Toyota, cites the same standard, where the labeling does not meet the standard requirements. Owners have filed 289 complaints against this model year, and Toyota has issued 79 technical service bulletins.
Whether the job is a power window switch that has stopped responding, an air bag warning lamp that will not clear, or scheduled maintenance on the 1.5L four, the procedure you follow is the one Toyota wrote for the 2008 Yaris.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matri
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious in
Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passen
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An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on th
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Coro
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, 2008-2010 Highlander, and 2009-2010 Tacoma, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Genera
If the FFC is damaged, connectivity to the driver's air bag module could be lost and the air bag deactivated. The failu
Toyota will notify the Toyota vehicle owners, and General Motors will notify the Pontiac Vibe owners. Toyota sent owner
Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander an
If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may caus
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abno
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Yaris vehicles manufactured August 22, 2005, through May 12, 2010, and 2008-2010 Scion xD vehicles ma
If the spring breaks, the seat may not lock in position. In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat could move increasin
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat rail, and replace it with a new one, if necessary, free of
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Y
If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.
Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will inspect the switch and apply a special grease that inhibits heat build u
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAF
A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STAN
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL
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
INCORRECT LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING OVERLOADED, INCREASING THE RISK O
TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE THEM WITH A NEW, ACCURATE LABEL TO BE INSTALLED OVER THE INACCURATE LABEL FREE OF
Some 2005 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Servic
The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicl
To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and in
Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood
Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. This material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. Follow the Removal Procedure i
Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad tracks, train wheels, exposure to heavy machinery facilities, grinding, welding, etc. This type of contamination can be identified by the
Some 2005 2024 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Servic
The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicl
Showing the 8 most recent of 151 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
I TRIED TO STOP + COULD NOT. IF FEEL AS IF THERE ARE SEVERAL RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE, ONE THAT DOES NOT MEET HIGHWAY STA
2008 TOYOTA YARIS. ATTORNEY WRITES ON BEHALF OF CLIENT REGARDING FAILED AIRBAGS *TGW THE CONSUMER AND HIS WIFE WERE INV
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND TOOK A RAMP IN THE RIGHT LANE WHILE IT WAS DRIZZLING. AS I BEGAN TO GO DOWN THE RAMP, I
I WAS LESS THAN FIVE MINUTES FROM HOME, ON MY WAY TO TAKE MY CHILDREN TO SCHOOL. I MADE A RIGHT HAND TURN OFF THE STREE
2008 YARIS TIRES. *TR
Showing the 5 most serious of 218 complaints filed with NHTSA.
