Toyota Problems

You’ve got a limited budget, which will determine the car you can buy. It will be a relatively old car, so buy one in the best condition you can find, with the lowest odometer reading, a good service history, and the best safety rating. Try a Mazda3, Toyota Corolla, Kia Rio, and Hyundai i30 from 2008/2009.

Try a Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Kia Sportage, or Subaru Forester. Any of them would be good choices.

Toyota Motor Company owns Toyota, Lexus, Hino, Ranz and Daihatsu.

If there are any common problems and complaints about Toyota's reliability or faults, they'll likely show up on our Toyota problems page. You can also calculate a car's projected resale value via our price and specs page.

It could any number of things and the dealer should be able to identify and rectify the cause for you. It could be as simple as a faulty solenoid in the transmission, a problem with the car’s computer, or a dodgy electrical connection.

Both would be good buys; it really comes down to which one you like better. Test drive each one and look how they fit your needs and wants.

The Aurion has the V6 engine, which has a timing chain, so there’s no call for routine replacement as there would be if it had a belt.

The most expensive new Toyota is the Landcruiser LC200 Sahara listed at $119,930. For more info on the latest models check out our pricing and specs page, and you'll find all Toyota reviews and news here. 

You’ll struggle to find a diesel 4WD dual-cab HiLux less than 10 years old for $15,000. Any you find will be around the 10-year-old mark and will probably have high odometer readings.