- Engine 3793 (100%)
- Interior 1835 (48%)
- Transmission 1664 (44%)
- Body 1336 (35%)
- Brakes 893 (24%)
- Lights 800 (21%)
- Electrical 664 (18%)
- Steering 538 (14%)
- HVAC 499 (13%)
- Windows 347 (9%)
- Exterior 313 (8%)
- Wheels 290 (8%)
- Suspension 276 (7%)
- Drivetrain 247 (7%)
- Fuel System 246 (6%)
- Cooling System 201 (5%)
- Exhaust System 182 (5%)
- Airbags & Seat Belts 181 (5%)
- Clutch 54 (1%)
- Other 31 (1%)
Where Toyota Vehicles Break the Most
By tallying up all the complaints made over 94 generations, it's clear that Toyota has a long history of engine problems. Sometimes automakers just can't get out of their own way for a specific vehicle component.
This is generally how it's been over 31 model years, but you can also see how a specific model year stacks up.
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