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2007 Toyota Yaris

2007 Toyota Yaris

The 2007 Toyota Yaris is a subcompact hatchback that is available with a variety of engine and transmission options. The base engine is a 1.5-liter four-cylinder that produces 106 horsepower and 103 lb-ft of torque. This engine is available with either a five-speed manual transmission or a four-speed automatic transmission. The optional engine is a 1.8-liter four-cylinder that produces 123 horsepower and 126 lb-ft of torque. This engine is only available with the four-speed automatic transmission.

The Yaris is known for its fuel efficiency, reliability, and affordability. However, there are a few issues that have been reported with the vehicle.

Engine

1.5-Liter Four-Cylinder

  • Valve cover gasket leak: The valve cover gasket can leak oil, which can cause the engine to smoke and lose oil. The solution is to replace the valve cover gasket. The estimated cost to fix is $200-$400.
  • Timing chain tensioner failure: The timing chain tensioner can fail, which can cause the timing chain to skip and damage the engine. The solution is to replace the timing chain tensioner. The estimated cost to fix is $500-$1,000. * 1.8-Liter Four-Cylinder

  • No issues found

Transmission

Five-Speed Manual Transmission

  • No issues found

Four-Speed Automatic Transmission

  • Transmission slipping: The transmission can slip, which can cause the vehicle to hesitate or lose power. The solution is to replace the transmission. The estimated cost to fix is $2,000-$3,000.

Suspension

  • Strut mount noise: The strut mounts can make a noise when the vehicle is going over bumps or rough roads. The solution is to replace the strut mounts. The estimated cost to fix is $200-$400.

Electrical

  • Alternator failure: The alternator can fail, which can cause the battery to discharge and the vehicle to lose power. The solution is to replace the alternator. The estimated cost to fix is $500-$700.
  • Starter failure: The starter can fail, which can prevent the vehicle from starting. The solution is to replace the starter. The estimated cost to fix is $300-$500.

Exterior

  • Rear spoiler detaching: The rear spoiler can detach from the vehicle, which can cause it to fly off while driving. The solution is to replace the rear spoiler. The estimated cost to fix is $200-$400.

Interior

  • Door lock actuator failure: The door lock actuator can fail, which can prevent the door from locking or unlocking. The solution is to replace the door lock actuator. The estimated cost to fix is $100-$200.
  • Window regulator failure: The window regulator can fail, which can prevent the window from going up or down. The solution is to replace the window regulator. The estimated cost to fix is $200-$400.

Summary

The 2007 Toyota Yaris is a generally reliable vehicle, but there are a few issues that have been reported. The most serious issues are the timing chain tensioner failure and the transmission slipping. The cost of repairs can vary depending on the severity of the issue and the location of the repair.

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