Is the 2006 Toyota Yaris a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
B8/10
A solid choice for budget-conscious buyers looking for reliable transportation.
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Pros
- Excellent fuel economy
- Reliable and low running costs
- Compact size makes urban driving easy
Cons
- Bare-bones interior
- Noisy cabin at high speeds
- Limited power from engine
Ownership at a glance
Fuel economy
34 mpg
Maintenance cost
$1,500/yr
Expected lifespan
250,000 miles
Common problems to watch for
- Oil leaks from timing cover
- Suspension rattles over bumps
- Weak air conditioning
CarsJudge exclusive data
Active recalls (5)
The 2006 Toyota Yaris has 5 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Seat Belts — Front — Retractor (campaign 09V031000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- Air Bags — Frontal — Passenger Side — Inflator Module — Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris, Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350, 2010-…
- Air Bags — Frontal — Driver Side — Inflator Module — Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, 2008-2010 Highlander, and 2009-2010 Tacoma, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and General Motors Pontiac Vibe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the steerin…
- Seats — Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Yaris vehicles manufactured August 22, 2005, through May 12, 2010, and 2008-2010 Scion xD vehicles manufactured April 4, 2007, through May 12, 2010. In the affected vehic…
- Seat Belts — Front — Retractor — TOYOTA IS RECALLING 134,895 MY 2006-2007 YARIS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS, WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO BE ACTIVATED IN RESPONSE TO A SEVERE FRONTAL IMPACT. WHEN THE SENSOR DETECT…
Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.
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