2007 Toyota Yaris Safety Rating — NHTSA Crash Tests
The 2007 Toyota Yaris was rated under NHTSA's program before model year 2011, which gave no overall score: 4 stars for the driver, 4 for the front passenger in the frontal test, 3 for the driver in the side test. Check a specific Yaris’s crash and title history below.
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2007 Toyota Yaris— By the Numbers
- Frontal crash — driver
- 4★
- Side crash — driver
- 3★
- Recall campaigns on NHTSA's file
- 10
- Owner complaints
- 296
Frontal crash — driver
Side crash — driver
Recall campaigns on NHTSA's file
Owner complaints
Quick Answer
- What is the 2007 Toyota Yaris safety rating?
- The 2007 Toyota Yaris was rated under NHTSA's program before model year 2011, which gave no overall score: 4 stars for the driver, 4 for the front passenger in the frontal test, 3 for the driver in the side test. These are results for the 2007 Toyota Yaris 4-DR., from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program.
- Did NHTSA test every part of the 2007 Toyota Yaris?
- No. NHTSA published no result for the side pole test, rollover resistance on this version. "Not rated" means the test was not run or not published — not that the vehicle failed it.
- Does the 2007 Toyota Yaris have recalls or complaints on file?
- NHTSA's record for this version lists 10 recall campaigns, 296 owner complaints and 3 investigations. Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is answered by its VIN, not the model year.
2007 Toyota Yaris crash-test ratings
Rated under NHTSA's older program, this sedan has frontal and side results but no rollover rating, and it scored a notch lower in the side crash than head-on.
The 2007 Toyota Yaris was rated under NHTSA's program before model year 2011, which gave no overall score: 4 stars for the driver, 4 for the front passenger in the frontal test, 3 for the driver in the side test.
The side crash is this car's weakest result, and the record lists no stability control, forward collision warning or lane departure warning. It also carries a long complaint file, a run of recall campaigns and federal investigations, so confirm by VIN that every recall repair was done before leaning on the stars.
Recalls, complaints and investigations
NHTSA keeps these alongside the crash-test results for the 2007 Toyota Yaris 4-DR.. They answer a different question: not how the vehicle was built to perform in a crash, but what owners and the agency have reported since.
A recall campaign covers a range of vehicles; whether the repair was done on a particular car is a per-VIN question. Check open recalls by VIN.
What NHTSA did — and did not — test
A star rating is only as complete as the tests behind it. This is which of NHTSA's four crash tests the 2007 Toyota Yaris actually went through.
No. NHTSA published no result for the side pole test, rollover resistance on this version. "Not rated" means the test was not run or not published — not that the vehicle failed it.
The rating is for the YarisNHTSA crashed. Check the one you’re buying.
Salvage and rebuilt brands, reported accidents and odometer records follow the VIN.
Inspecting a used 2007 Yaris
The ratings describe the Yaris as it left the factory. A car that has been in a serious crash, rebuilt, or had its airbags replaced is no longer the car NHTSA tested.
Side impact scored lowest, so study the doors, pillars and sills on each side: mismatched paint, overspray on door seals, uneven door gaps, or doors that drop or bind when opened all point to a past side hit.
With no rollover rating and no stability control listed, grip rests on the tyres and suspension: look for matching tyres with even wear and healthy tread, and listen for knocks from the struts and links over rough ground.
The side rating does not say whether this car has side airbags, so look for the airbag tag on the outer edge of each front seat and along the roof pillars, and confirm the airbag lamp comes on at start-up and then goes out.
Why these stars come from different tests than a newer model's
NHTSA announced new NCAP crash tests and rating criteria in July 2008, including a new overall rating that combines the frontal, side and rollover results. It then postponed the change by a year: the new criteria apply to vehicles tested beginning with model year 2011, not 2010 as first announced.
One limit applies to every vehicle here. NHTSA notes that the frontal crash rating “depends on vehicle mass, and cannot be compared across vehicle weight classes” — a full-size truck's frontal stars and a compact car's are not the same measure.
- Federal Register, 73 FR 79206 (Dec. 24, 2008) — new NCAP criteria begin with model year 2011
- Federal Register, 73 FR 40016 (July 11, 2008) — NCAP testing and rating changes, including the overall rating
- Federal Register, 68 FR 59250 (Oct. 14, 2003) — NCAP rollover resistance ratings
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
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2007 Toyota Yaris Safety FAQ
What NHTSA’s record shows for this model year, and what it cannot tell you about one car.
What is the 2007 Toyota Yaris safety rating?+
The 2007 Toyota Yaris was rated under NHTSA's program before model year 2011, which gave no overall score: 4 stars for the driver, 4 for the front passenger in the frontal test, 3 for the driver in the side test. These are results for the 2007 Toyota Yaris 4-DR., from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program.
Did NHTSA test every part of the 2007 Toyota Yaris?+
No. NHTSA published no result for the side pole test, rollover resistance on this version. "Not rated" means the test was not run or not published — not that the vehicle failed it.
Does the 2007 Toyota Yaris have recalls or complaints on file?+
NHTSA's record for this version lists 10 recall campaigns, 296 owner complaints and 3 investigations. Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is answered by its VIN, not the model year.
Can I compare the 2007 Toyota Yaris's stars with a newer model?+
Not like for like. NHTSA changed its crash tests and rating criteria starting with model year 2011 and added an overall score, so a star from before then was earned under different tests. Compare it with vehicles rated under the same program.
Does a good safety rating mean a used Yaris is safe to buy?+
A rating describes the vehicle as it left the factory. A used Yaris that has been in a serious crash, rebuilt from salvage, or had an airbag replaced is no longer the vehicle NHTSA tested. A VIN check reads its title brands, salvage and accident records from NMVTIS.
Five stars at the factory. What about since?
A crash rating can’t see a salvage title, a rebuilt frame or a replaced airbag. The VIN record can.
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