Toyota Fortuner Problems

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

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Prado, Everest or Discovery Sport - which is best?
Answered by Graham Smith · 21 Oct 2016

The Everest has a longer list of safety features, a higher towing capacity, is more family-friendly, and drives nicer; the Prado is more refined, but feels dated, the Discovery Sport is a true off-roader with car-like road manners. The Discovery for mine. Another to try is the Toyota Fortuner.

Fortuner speedometer hard to read in daytime
Answered by Graham Smith · 30 Sep 2016

You could perhaps shield the speedo to reduce the glare and then use the headlights, which would bring on the lighting on the speedo.

Fortuner or Prado?
Answered by Graham Smith · 31 Jan 2017

That's a tough call. With its Hilux roots the Fortuner is a very competent off-roader, it has a separate chassis, switchable four-wheel drive, good ground clearance, a great diesel engine, and accommodates seven. The Prado's off-road credentials are well established, it's more refined, but it's heavier than the Fortuner, which weighs on its performance, and its towing rating is lower than the Fortuner's. Either one would do what you want, but I would slightly favour the Fortuner.

How to fold up Fortuner rear seats
Answered by Carsguide.com.au · 20 May 2016

They flip up to the side to allow more stuff to be carried, but they’re not designed to be taken out completely. It is possible to remove them, of course, but we understand that it’s a bit of a chore to reinstall them.

There are quite a few reports of problems with the dpf clogging on the latest 2.8-litre diesel, but a Toyota spokesman told us there is currently no service campaign or recall related to the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) on any of the three vehicles you reference.

Best 7-seat SUV with second and third row child seats?
Answered by Graham Smith · 21 Oct 2016

They all have child seat anchorages in the second row, but you're right that the Everest has anchorages in the second and third rows. The Everest would be the one to go for; it's got the most up-to-date cabin and would be best suited to your needs.

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