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Reliability Database

Toyota

Engine Reliability & Known Problems

Based on 113,686 NHTSA complaints. Updated April 2026.

30 Models
457 Engines Rated
69 Generations
113,686 NHTSA Complaints
Engine Ratings Overview
294 recommended 74 caution 89 avoid

Compact Sedan

5 models
Corolla
4 generations · 29 engines
2003-20082009-20132014-20182019-2025
19 recommended 3 caution 7 avoid
Echo
1 generation · 10 engines
2000-2005
8 recommended 2 avoid
Matrix
2 generations · 7 engines
2003-20082009-2014
3 recommended 2 caution 2 avoid
Mirai
1 generation · 1 engine
2021-2025
1 caution
Prius
5 generations · 51 engines
2000-20032004-20092010-20152016-20222023-2025
38 recommended 5 caution 8 avoid

Full-Size SUV

4 models
4Runner
4 generations · 36 engines
2000-20022003-20092010-20242025-2026
29 recommended 4 caution 3 avoid
Land Cruiser
3 generations · 6 engines
2000-20072008-20212024-2025
4 recommended 1 caution 1 avoid
Landcruiser
2 generations · 12 engines
20022003
10 recommended 2 caution
Sequoia
3 generations · 22 engines
2001-20072008-20222023-2025
18 recommended 3 caution 1 avoid

Sports Car

4 models
Celica
1 generation · 9 engines
2000-2005
7 recommended 2 avoid
GR86
1 generation · 1 engine
2022
1 avoid
MR2
2 generations · 11 engines
20022003
6 recommended 4 caution 1 avoid
Supra
1 generation · 1 engine
2020-2025
1 caution

Midsize SUV

4 models
FJ Cruiser
1 generation · 2 engines
2007-2014
2 caution
Grand Highlander
1 generation · 4 engines
2024-2025
1 recommended 2 caution 1 avoid
Highlander
4 generations · 38 engines
2001-20072008-20132014-20192020-2025
21 recommended 8 caution 9 avoid
Venza
2 generations · 5 engines
2009-20152021-2025
1 recommended 2 caution 2 avoid

Compact SUV

3 models
bZ4X
1 generation · 3 engines
2023-2025
3 recommended
Corolla Cross
1 generation · 3 engines
2022-2025
1 recommended 2 caution
RAV4
4 generations · 34 engines
2001-20052006-20122013-20182019-2025
19 recommended 4 caution 11 avoid

Midsize Sedan

3 models
Camry
4 generations · 45 engines
2002-20062007-20112012-20172018-2024
28 recommended 5 caution 12 avoid
Crown
1 generation · 2 engines
2023-2025
2 recommended
Solara
1 generation · 4 engines
2004-2008
1 recommended 2 caution 1 avoid

Full-Size Sedan

1 model
Avalon
4 generations · 26 engines
2000-20042005-20122013-20182019-2022
18 recommended 3 caution 5 avoid

Subcompact SUV

1 model
C-HR
1 generation · 2 engines
2018-2022
1 recommended 1 caution

Compact Hatchback

1 model
GR Corolla
1 generation · 1 engine
2023-2025
1 caution

Minivan

1 model
Sienna
4 generations · 33 engines
2000-20032004-20102011-20202021-2025
24 recommended 3 caution 6 avoid

Midsize Truck

1 model
Tacoma
4 generations · 28 engines
2000-20042005-20152016-20232024-2026
17 recommended 2 caution 9 avoid

Full-Size Truck

1 model
Tundra
3 generations · 23 engines
2000-20062007-20212022-2025
11 recommended 8 caution 4 avoid

Subcompact Sedan

1 model
Yaris
2 generations · 8 engines
2007-20112012-2018
4 recommended 3 caution 1 avoid
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