Toyota Engine Reliability
enginecreep has profiled 24 Toyota engines, with an average reliability score of 70/100. Each one below has its own reliability score, known issues, and buying checklist.
EXCELLENT 2GOOD 12SOLID 5RISKY 5
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2JZ-GTE
Supra · A80 · 1993–2002
80/100GOOD
Head Gasket Failure (BHG) Under High BoostSequential Turbo System Wear and Solenoid Failure
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2ZR-FXE
Prius · XW30 · 2009–2015
67/100SOLID
Oil Consumption – Piston Ring and Valve Stem Seal WearBrake Actuator / ABS Power Booster Failure
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1KR-FE
Aygo / Yaris / C1 · AB10/XP90 · 2005–2021
68/100SOLID
Valve Stem Seal Wear and Oil BurningPiston Ring Oil Consumption (High Mileage)
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G16E-GTS
GR Yaris · GXPA16 · 2020–2025
74/100GOOD
High Oil Consumption Under Track/Hard UseTurbocharger Heat Soak and Oil Coking Risk
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B58
GR Supra · A90 · 2019–2025
74/100GOOD
Coolant Expansion Tank CrackingElectric Water Pump Failure
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1KD-FTV
Hilux · Mk6 AN30 · 2002–2015
52/100RISKY
Head Gasket Failure (Euro 4 variants)Common Rail Injector Failure and Seizure
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1ZZ-FE
Corolla · E110/E120 · 1997–2006
54/100RISKY
Chronic Oil Consumption – Clogged Piston Oil Return HolesValve Stem Oil Seal Failure
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2JZ-GE
Supra · A80 · 1993–2002
88/100EXCELLENT
Timing Belt Failure Risk at High MileageValve Tapping / Rod Knock from Oil Neglect
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FA20D
GT86 · ZN6 · 2012–2021
68/100SOLID
Piston Ring Land Failure Under Track Use / Oil StarvationHydraulic Lifter Tick on Cold Start
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3S-GTE
Celica GT-Four · ST205 · 1994–1999
52/100RISKY
Timing Belt Failure RiskTurbocharger Wear and Failure
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3UR-FE
Land Cruiser 200 · J200 · 2007–2021
80/100GOOD
Cam Tower Seal LeaksCoolant Valley Leak
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2AR-FE
Camry · XV50 · 2011–2017
72/100GOOD
Excessive Oil Consumption - Low-Tension Piston RingsPCV Valve Clogging - Intake Manifold Carbon Buildup
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2GR-FE
Camry V6 · XV40 · 2006–2011
78/100GOOD
Timing Chain Cover Oil LeakEarly Model Idler Pulley and Oil Cooler Line Issues
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2ZZ-GE
Celica · ZZE130 · 1999–2006
65/100SOLID
VVTL-i Lift Bolt FailureOil Consumption – MMC Cylinder Wall Wear
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1JZ-GTE
Chaser/Mark II · JZX100 · 1996–2001
74/100GOOD
Turbo Oil Seal Failure / Oil ConsumptionBoost Leaks from Intercooler Piping and Couplers
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2AZ-FE
Camry · XV40 · 2006–2011
52/100RISKY
Excessive Oil Consumption — Low-Tension Piston RingsEngine Sludge Build-Up
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4A-GE
Corolla GT/AE86 · AE86 · 1983–1987
78/100GOOD
Floating / Hunting IdleOil Drain-Back / Head Oil Return Issue (Early 16V)
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2JZ-GTE VVTi
Aristo · JZS161 · 1997–2004
78/100GOOD
VVTi Cam Gear Rattle and Oil LeakLow Idle and Stalling (Compression / Sensor Issues)
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1UZ-FE
Lexus LS400/Soarer · UCF10/Z30 · 1989–1997
88/100EXCELLENT
EGR Valve Carbon Buildup and CloggingGeneral High-Mileage Wear, Valve Stem Seals and Piston Ring Wear
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5VZ-FE
4Runner/Tacoma · J95 · 1995–2004
65/100SOLID
Head Gasket FailureTiming Belt Failure / Interval Neglect
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3RZ-FE
Hilux/4Runner · J90 · 1995–2004
82/100GOOD
Head Gasket FailurePCV Valve Blockage and Oil Ingestion
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1NZ-FXE
Prius C/Yaris · NHP10 · 2012–2020
76/100GOOD
NiMH Hybrid Battery Pack DegradationPiston Ring Wear and Excessive Oil Consumption
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2GR-FXE
Highlander/RAV4 · AU30 · 2010–2016
76/100GOOD
Timing Chain Cover Gasket Oil LeakOil Cooler Line Leaks
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3S-GTE
Celica GT-Four · ST185 · 1989–1993
46/100RISKY
Timing Belt Failure (Interference Engine)Engine Stalling and Catastrophic Engine Failure