1ND-TV vs 2GR-FE/FSE/FKS/FXE/FXS
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Specifications
Character
1ND-TV
"The small Toyota diesel in the Yaris, Auris, Corolla, Urban Cruiser, Verso-S, iQ and the MINI One D (R50). Chain-driven, common-rail, frugal. German guides call it very reliable, but cars built 2008-2014 were recalled because oil can collect in the intercooler and damage the engine, and oil consumption is the classic complaint. City use clogs the DPF and EGR. Check the recall was done."
2GR-FE/FSE/FKS/FXE/FXS
"Toyota and Lexus 3.5 V6 (RX 350/450h, IS 350, RC 350, Camry, Highlander, RAV4 V6). Long-lived and smooth, with known but manageable leaks: early engines (to 2010) need the all-metal VVT-i oil line that replaced a rubber hose under a Toyota campaign, the front timing cover can seep (engine-out on the RX), water pumps wear, and 2016-2018 FKS engines had a cam-housing leak bulletin."