KNOWN FAULTS · Toyota

Toyota Avensis (II) 2.0 / 2.2 D-4D common problems.

2003–2008 · Diesel

Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.

3 known faults with sources

Applies if: Only the 116 hp 2.0 D-4D built until 2006 (1CD-FTV).

Injectors, dual-mass flywheel, turbo and EGR on the first 2.0 D-4D (1CD-FTV)Injection / turbo

Engine / equipment: First-generation 2.0 D-4D (1CD-FTV): Avensis, Avensis Verso, Corolla, Corolla Verso, RAV4 and Previa
Period mentioned: Approx. 1999–2006
Symptoms: Hard starting, hesitation and loss of power, black smoke; EGR (P0400) or turbo-control codes; flywheel noise.
Possible cause described: Denso injectors that fail often and can hardly be repaired, pump suction control valves (SCV), leaking injector seals and soot in the EGR; also the dual-mass flywheel and turbo. On the second generation (1AD, from 2006) the typical fault is different: head gasket and oil consumption.
Check for the garage: Read the codes, check the fuel filter and for air ingress, test the injectors and SCV valves and clean the EGR before replacing expensive parts.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Applies if: Weak points of this model from inspections, breakdown statistics and recalls; anything specific to one engine is stated in the sheet.

Petrol oil consumption and 2.2 diesel head on the Avensis IIEngine

Engine / equipment: Toyota Avensis II (petrol and diesel)
Period mentioned: 2003–2009
Symptoms: Oil consumption that rises with mileage (especially the 1.8); hairline cracks in the 2.2 diesel head; cloudy xenon headlamps, worn drive shafts, instrument lighting out from a weak battery, dirty EGR, starter and alternator.
Possible cause described: Toyota ran an action for petrol engines with extreme oil consumption (some engines were replaced as goodwill; the dipstick carries a green dot) and a factory action for 2.2 diesel head cracks.
Check for the garage: Measure oil consumption and look for the green dot on the dipstick; on the 2.2 diesel, a combustion-gas test on the coolant.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Oil consumption and head gasket on the 2.0 and 2.2 D-4DEngine

Engine / equipment: 2.0 D-4D (1AD) and 2.2 D-4D (2AD)
Period mentioned: 2005–2009
Symptoms: High oil consumption, coolant loss, overheating, smoke and clogged EGR and particulate filter.
Possible cause described: Carbon on the pistons causing oil consumption and head-gasket failures. Toyota had out-of-warranty support guidelines for engines built in 2005–2009 (up to 7 years and 180,000 km), now expired.
Check for the garage: Measure oil consumption, run a combustion-gas test on the coolant and check the EGR and particulate filter; check the engine repair history.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.