KNOWN FAULTS · Toyota

Toyota Corolla Verso 1.6 / 1.8 VVT-i common problems.

2001–2009 · Petrol

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

2 known faults with sources

Applies if: Only the 1.8 VVT-i (1ZZ-FE), mainly before the facelift; Toyota changed the pistons in July 2005.

Oil consumption on the 1.8 VVT-i (1ZZ-FE)Engine

Engine / equipment: 1.8 VVT-i (1ZZ-FE): Corolla, Celica, MR2, RAV4 and Avensis
Period mentioned: Approx. 1998–2005
Symptoms: Oil must be topped up between changes (more than a litre every 1,600 km in bad cases), bluish smoke and fouled spark plugs; eventually misfires and a damaged catalytic converter.
Possible cause described: The piston rings on early engines stuck and let oil into the combustion chamber. Toyota changed the pistons in July 2005 and extended the engine warranty in the US.
Check for the garage: Measure consumption between two changes with the level set correctly and check the spark plugs and catalytic converter. If consumption is high, the lasting fix is new pistons and rings.
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.

Oil consumption, suspension and MMT clutch on the Corolla VersoKnown weak points

Engine / equipment: Toyota Corolla Verso (petrol and diesel)
Period mentioned: 2002–2009
Symptoms: Oil consumption on petrol engines and the 2.0 diesel (with a low level, engine failure); wear of shock absorbers, springs, suspension and steering from the weight; brakes; the MMT automated gearbox clutch from about 100,000 km.
Possible cause described: A heavily used family car; the German guide lists no recalls.
Check for the garage: Measure oil consumption between changes; check suspension and brakes; test the MMT clutch.
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.