1NR-FE
Toyota · 1.33 Dual VVT-i
2008–2020
"The 1.33 petrol in the Yaris XP90/XP130, Auris and Corolla E150/E180, iQ, Urban Cruiser and Verso-S. Chain-driven, port injection, no turbo. German and French used-car data rate it durable, but it is known for oil consumption that grows with mileage, and engines run low on oil can fail. Check the dipstick and the service history."
Mileage Risk Timeline
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Known Issues 2
Oil consumption rising with mileage
▸Oil level dropping between services, low-oil warning, blue smoke on start-up
Oil consumption is the most reported fault in French owner reviews of the Yaris 1.33 (13 of 73 reviews), alongside 4 engine failures and 2 piston-ring reports. A German used-car guide calls the 1.33 notorious for it; another says 0.2-0.3 litres per 1,000 km is normal for the 1NR-FE but must be watched. No Toyota bulletin or recall was found. No EUR or km figure in any source.
Short city trips and summer heat make topping up between services more important. No Greek-specific data found.
Ignition coil failure
▸Misfire, rough idle, flashing engine light
An engine guide gives the ignition coils a modest service life; ignition is the second most reported engine item (5 of 73) in French owner reviews of the Yaris 1.33. A failed coil is replaced individually.
No Greek-specific data found.
Models with 1NR-FE 5
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Tuning Potential
Minimal
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Toyota 1NR-FE reliable?
The Toyota 1NR-FE scores 84/100 with a verdict of BUY. It has 2 documented issues with total repair costs between €0 and €0.
What are the common problems with the 1NR-FE?
The most common issues are:
- Oil consumption rising with mileage — high, repair cost N/A–N/A, N/A–N/A
- Ignition coil failure — minor, repair cost N/A–N/A, N/A–N/A
What cars use the Toyota 1NR-FE?
The 1NR-FE is found in:
- Yaris (2009–2011)
- Corolla (2013–2018)
- Corolla/Auris (2006–2012)
- Corolla/Auris (2012–2018)
- Yaris (2011–2017)
How much does it cost to repair the 1NR-FE?
Total potential repair costs for all 2 known issues range from €0 to €0.
What years was the 1NR-FE produced?
The Toyota 1NR-FE was produced from 2008 to 2020. It is a 1329cc I4 petrol na engine.
Scores are calculated from documented issues, repair costs, and failure patterns across thousands of owner reports and technical sources. Learn about our methodology. Always inspect before you buy.