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Reliability Database

Toyota

Engine Reliability & Known Problems

Based on 90,705 NHTSA complaints. Updated May 2026.

30 Models
240 Engines Rated
69 Generations
90,705 NHTSA Complaints
Engine Ratings Overview
100 recommended 67 caution 73 avoid

Midsize SUV

4 models
4Runner
4 generations · 18 engines
2000-20022003-20092010-20242025-2026
11 recommended 4 caution 3 avoid
FJ Cruiser
1 generation · 2 engines
2007-2014
2 caution
Highlander
4 generations · 18 engines
2001-20072008-20132014-20192020-2025
6 recommended 5 caution 7 avoid
Venza
2 generations · 5 engines
2009-20152021-2025
1 recommended 3 caution 1 avoid

Sports Car

4 models
Celica
1 generation · 2 engines
2000-2005
2 avoid
GR86
1 generation · 1 engine
2022
1 avoid
MR2
2 generations · 4 engines
20022003
3 caution 1 avoid
Supra
1 generation · 3 engines
2020-2025
1 recommended 2 caution

Full-Size SUV

4 models
Grand Highlander
1 generation · 3 engines
2024-2025
1 recommended 1 caution 1 avoid
Land Cruiser
3 generations · 5 engines
2000-20072008-20212024-2025
3 recommended 1 caution 1 avoid
Landcruiser
2 generations · 10 engines
20022003
8 recommended 2 caution
Sequoia
3 generations · 11 engines
2001-20072008-20222023-2025
7 recommended 3 caution 1 avoid

Compact Hatchback

3 models
GR Corolla
1 generation · 1 engine
2023-2025
1 caution
Matrix
2 generations · 4 engines
2003-20082009-2014
3 recommended 1 avoid
Prius
5 generations · 21 engines
2000-20032004-20092010-20152016-20222023-2025
10 recommended 5 caution 6 avoid

Compact SUV

2 models
bZ4X
1 generation · 2 engines
2023-2025
2 recommended
RAV4
4 generations · 20 engines
2001-20052006-20122013-20182019-2025
8 recommended 4 caution 8 avoid

Subcompact SUV

2 models
C-HR
1 generation · 2 engines
2018-2022
1 recommended 1 caution
Corolla Cross
1 generation · 2 engines
2022-2025
1 recommended 1 caution

Midsize Sedan

2 models
Camry
4 generations · 24 engines
2002-20062007-20112012-20172018-2024
10 recommended 5 caution 9 avoid
Crown
1 generation · 2 engines
2023-2025
2 recommended

Compact Sedan

2 models
Corolla
4 generations · 14 engines
2003-20082009-20132014-20182019-2025
5 recommended 3 caution 6 avoid
Mirai
1 generation · 1 engine
2021-2025
1 caution

Subcompact

2 models
Echo
1 generation · 3 engines
2000-2005
1 recommended 1 caution 1 avoid
Yaris
2 generations · 4 engines
2007-20112012-2018
3 caution 1 avoid

Full-Size Sedan

1 model
Avalon
4 generations · 13 engines
2000-20042005-20122013-20182019-2022
4 recommended 4 caution 5 avoid

Minivan

1 model
Sienna
4 generations · 14 engines
2000-20032004-20102011-20202021-2025
6 recommended 4 caution 4 avoid

Midsize Coupe

1 model
Solara
1 generation · 2 engines
2004-2008
1 recommended 1 avoid

Midsize Truck

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

Full-Size Truck

1 model
Tundra
3 generations · 12 engines
2000-20062007-20212022-2025
1 recommended 7 caution 4 avoid
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