1NZ-FXE vs 2TR-FE
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Reliability score
Tied
84/100
0
/ 100
BUY
1NZ-FXE
Toyota
0
/ 100
BUY
2TR-FE
Toyota
Specifications
1NZ-FXE
2TR-FE
Brand
Toyota
Toyota
Verdict
BUY
BUY
Reliability
84
84
Years
1997--2020
2004--present
Displacement
1497 cc
2694 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Hybrid
Petrol Na
Power
71--76 hp
150--165 hp
Known Issues
3
3
Total Risk Cost
€3,300--€0
€400--€1,000
Character
1NZ-FXE
"Toyota's first mass-market hybrid petrol engine (Prius NHW11/NHW20, Yaris Hybrid 2012-2020). An Atkinson-cycle 1.5 with a timing chain and an easy life thanks to the electric motor. Wear arrives late: oil burning past about 200,000 km and chain wear; on the 2004-2009 Prius the electric water pump was recalled. Check the recall and the oil level."
2TR-FE
"Toyota 2.7 petrol four in the Land Cruiser Prado, Hilux and Hiace. Simple, chain-driven and very long-lived (400,000 km is commonly quoted), but slow and thirsty in a heavy SUV. Engines built before 2008 can leak oil at the front crankshaft seal, and very high-mileage engines can start burning oil through a stuck oil-control ring. Dual VVT-i only from 2015."
Issues Comparison
1NZ-FXE 3
▲ HIGH
Oil consumption from worn piston rings at high mileage
● MODERATE
Electric water pump coil corrosion - recall (Prius 2004-2009)
● MODERATE
Timing chain, sprocket and tensioner wear at high mileage
2TR-FE 3
● MODERATE
Oil consumption at high mileage (oil control ring)
○ MINOR
Front crankshaft seal oil leak (engines before 2008)
○ MINOR
Timing chain guide wear (very high km)