Toyota Yaris 2007 Problems

Are you having problems with your 2007 Toyota Yaris? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest 2007 Toyota Yaris issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the 2007 Toyota Yaris in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

Speedo credo
Answered by Graham Smith · 29 Mar 2007

THE law allows for an error of plus/minus 10 per cent on speedo readings and yours falls within that tolerance. While it clearly annoys you I don't think it's much of a problem and you have suggested three ways of dealing with it. If you drove at the indicated speed you wouldn't break the law, which is probably the best solution. You could guess and that would probably mean a speeding ticket or two. Or you could calculate the error and allow for it. You only have to calculate the error for three speeds, 60, 80 and 100km/h and then either remember them or tape them on your dash.

Massive recall Toyota Yaris
By Neil McDonald · 29 Jan 2009
The recall involves cars built between June 2005 and April 2007 and is part of a world-wide recall of 1.3 million cars.The carmaker says in severe front-end collisions, the seat belt is at risk of causing a foam pad in the car to ignite.Toyota Australia spokesman, Glenn Campbell, said three cars globally, including one in Australia, had experienced the problem.“There is a possibility that a noise-absorbent insulation could heat up when the seatbelt-tensioner is activated in a crash,” he said.“In extreme cases, this could lead to a post-crash fire.”Campbell said Toyota was contacting customers by mail to have their cars checked and have the faulty insulation removed.“The repair takes less than an hour and will be done at no cost to customers,” he said.The insulation was originally designed to reduce noise but subsequent testing by Toyota has found it does not increase noise levels when removed. 
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