Toyota Avensis 1.8 VVT-i T270 — Reliability

T270 Sedan Mid 2008–2018 1 engine

Reliability Summary

Engine 2ZR-FE/2ZR-FAE — 82/100 BUY
Known Issues 4

Engine in this model

BUY 82

2ZR-FE/2ZR-FAE

1.8L I4 (Dual VVT-i / Valvematic)

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
Valvematic controller failure (2ZR-FAE / 1ZR-FAE) 2ZR-FE/2ZR-FAE high 100,000 km
Water pump coolant leak 2ZR-FE/2ZR-FAE moderate 58,000 km – 160,000 km
Oil consumption at higher mileage (2ZR-FE) 2ZR-FE/2ZR-FAE moderate —
Cold-start rattle — VVT-i gear (early 2ZR-FE) 2ZR-FE/2ZR-FAE minor —