1NZ-FXE vs 1NZ-FE
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
1NZ-FXE
BEST
92/100
+4 points over 1NZ-FE
0
/ 100
BEST
1NZ-FXE
Toyota
0
/ 100
BEST
1NZ-FE
Toyota
Specifications
1NZ-FXE
1NZ-FE
Brand
Toyota
Toyota
Verdict
BEST
BEST
Reliability
92
88
Years
2000--present
2000--2020
Displacement
1497 cc
1497 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Hybrid
Petrol Na
Power
74--78 hp
105--109 hp
Known Issues
3
2
Total Risk Cost
€1,200--€4,100
€450--€1,100
Character
1NZ-FXE
"Original Prius/Aqua/Yaris Hybrid. Atkinson cycle + electric motor. Millions of taxis prove 500k+ km is routine."
1NZ-FE
"Yaris/Vitz workhorse. Chain-driven. Simple, efficient. Nearly unkillable. Oil changes and go."
Issues Comparison
1NZ-FXE 3
● MODERATE
Inverter coolant pump failure (older Prius)
● MODERATE
Hybrid battery pack capacity fade
○ MINOR
EGR valve carbon fouling (older models)
1NZ-FE 2
○ MINOR
VVT-i actuator / oil control valve
○ MINOR
Timing chain stretch (very high mileage)