New Yaris owner

[WeeYari]

Welcome.

There have been a few recalls so make sure that they've been addressed. Not serious recalls, but still.

On a 2008 there are 3 primary things to watch out for.

- the voltage regulator within the alternator. There is a problematic corrosion issue. If it is starting to go, you will notice intermittent triggering of the battery light in your gauge cluster

- water pump. Watch for pink spray on underside of hood

- control arm bolt. They have been instances of it corroding a snapping, prompting Toyota to issue an extended warranty for that part. Your car unfortunately is past the warranty extension period.

Other than that, just enjoy it.

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by WeeYari

Welcome.

There have been a few recalls so make sure that they've been addressed. Not serious recalls, but still.

On a 2008 there are 3 primary things to watch out for.

- the voltage regulator within the alternator. There is a problematic corrosion issue. If it is starting to go, you will notice intermittent triggering of the battery light in your gauge cluster

- water pump. Watch for pink spray on underside of hood

- control arm bolt. They have been instances of it corroding a snapping, prompting Toyota to issue an extended warranty for that part. Your car unfortunately is past the warranty extension period.

Other than that, just enjoy it.

^^^^^ This.

My 2007 Yaris is a year older than yours, and in almost 300,000 miles I've only had two repairs (as opposed to regular or preventative maintenance). One repair was replacing the front wheel bearings at about 110,000 miles, and the other was replacing the alternator (problematic as mentioned above) at about 159,000 miles.

Fortunately, I'm still on my original water pump.

As a preventative measure, I has my control arm bolts replaced (parts about $15.00 total, and a local shop put them in for me for under $30.00, IIRC)

.....and Welcome !