This information is based on Japanese-market vehicles (JDM specification). Parts and symptoms may differ in your market.
Shop-reviewed · nationwide repair cases
That symptom — what to suspect first.
Pick your model and symptom to see the order to check things in.
e.g. Check engine light onNo acceleration / lack of powerStalling / stops while drivingBroken or detached parts
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16 casesPer model: what to suspect first, by symptom
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HiAce VanToyota・16 cases- Check engine light on1KD23 cases
- No acceleration / lack of power1KD22 cases
- Stalling / stops while driving2KD19 cases
- Broken or detached parts19 cases
SerenaNissan・1370 cases · pages in review- Won't go into gear / won't shift174 cases
- No acceleration / lack of power145 cases
- Revs rise but no drive (slipping)120 cases
- Cannot drive / immobile118 cases
ワゴンRSuzuki・372 cases · pages in review- Stalling / stops while driving50 cases
- Lights not working48 cases
- Broken or detached parts47 cases
- Air-con not cold40 cases
Fit / JazzHonda・295 cases · pages in review- Stalling / stops while driving29 cases
- Water leak into cabin28 cases
- 発進時のジャダー・ガクガク24 cases
- Vibration while driving22 cases
PriusToyota・270 cases · pages in review- Weak brakes / long pedal30 cases
- Hybrid system warning25 cases
- Broken or detached parts23 cases
- アンダーカバーが外れて引きずる23 cases
エクストレイルNissan・235 cases · pages in review- Stalling / stops while driving45 cases
- No acceleration / lack of power36 cases
- Cannot drive / immobile25 cases
- Check engine light on21 cases
ムーヴDaihatsu・217 cases · pages in review- Broken or detached parts28 cases
- Oil leak / seepage21 cases
- Stalling / stops while driving14 cases
- Engine noise when cold13 cases
NoteNissan・213 cases · pages in review- No acceleration / lack of power32 cases
- Stalling / stops while driving31 cases
- Cannot drive / immobile18 cases
- Broken or detached parts16 cases
フォレスターSubaru・199 cases · pages in review- All warning lights come on51 cases
- Check engine light on36 cases
- Lights not working17 cases
- Cannot drive / immobile17 cases
N-BOXHonda・198 cases · pages in review- Stalling / stops while driving28 cases
- Engine won't start (starter doesn't turn)24 cases
- Broken or detached parts24 cases
- Power window not working17 cases
CX-5Mazda・193 cases · pages in review- Coolant leak / coolant loss41 cases
- No acceleration / lack of power28 cases
- Battery warning light on27 cases
- Stalling / stops while driving23 cases
AlphardToyota・186 cases · pages in review- Stalling / stops while driving32 cases
- Hybrid system warning28 cases
- Cannot drive / immobile27 cases
- Sliding door won't open or close22 cases
CrownToyota・182 cases · pages in review- Shock absorber leaking25 cases
- Broken or detached parts24 cases
- Cannot drive / immobile21 cases
- Weak brakes / long pedal16 cases
TantoDaihatsu・155 cases · pages in review- Broken or detached parts15 cases
- Water leak into cabin14 cases
- Engine noise when cold9 cases
- Coolant leak / coolant loss8 cases
Step WGNHonda・127 cases · pages in review- Stalling / stops while driving16 cases
- Broken or detached parts12 cases
- All warning lights come on10 cases
- Oil consumption8 cases
NoahToyota・123 cases · pages in review- Sliding door won't open or close24 cases
- Fuel leak / fuel smell11 cases
- Check engine light on11 cases
- Broken or detached parts10 cases
VoxyToyota・90 cases · pages in review- Sliding door won't open or close12 cases
- No acceleration / lack of power11 cases
- Check engine light on9 cases
- Broken or detached parts7 cases
SientaToyota・70 cases · pages in review- Oil consumption16 cases
- Knocking / pinging9 cases
- Engine noise when cold7 cases
- Rattling / clattering from the engine7 cases
VellfireToyota・69 cases · pages in review- No acceleration / lack of power8 cases
- Stalling / stops while driving6 cases
- Broken or detached parts6 cases
- Water leak into cabin5 cases
JimnySuzuki・65 cases · pages in review- Broken or detached parts21 cases
- Oil leak / seepage8 cases
- No acceleration / lack of power5 cases
- Rattling / clattering from the engine4 cases
スペーシアSuzuki・54 cases · pages in review- Cannot drive / immobile6 cases
- Broken or detached parts6 cases
- Engine won't start (starter doesn't turn)5 cases
- Air-con not cold4 cases
AquaToyota・54 cases · pages in review- Water leak into cabin14 cases
- Broken or detached parts6 cases
- Lights not working5 cases
- ランプ内側の曇り4 cases
カローラフィールダーToyota・53 cases · pages in review- Broken or detached parts7 cases
- Cannot drive / immobile6 cases
- Won't go into gear / won't shift5 cases
- Noise from underneath4 cases
Prius α (Prius v)Toyota・52 cases · pages in review- Brake warning light on21 cases
- Weak brakes / long pedal7 cases
- Cannot drive / immobile6 cases
- Stalling / stops while driving5 cases
ハスラーSuzuki・51 cases · pages in review- Stalling / stops while driving10 cases
- Broken or detached parts9 cases
- Coolant leak / coolant loss3 cases
- Rattling / clattering from the engine3 cases
ランドクルーザープラドToyota・45 cases · pages in review- Broken or detached parts9 cases
- Cannot drive / immobile7 cases
- No acceleration / lack of power6 cases
- Check engine light on6 cases
FreedHonda・42 cases · pages in review- Broken or detached parts8 cases
- Flat or weak battery4 cases
- Power window not working3 cases
- Check engine light on3 cases
HarrierToyota・41 cases · pages in review- Coolant leak / coolant loss6 cases
- Broken or detached parts5 cases
- No acceleration / lack of power3 cases
- Stalling / stops while driving3 cases
ランドクルーザーToyota・36 cases · pages in review- Fuel leak / fuel smell7 cases
- Weak brakes / long pedal5 cases
- Oil leak / seepage4 cases
- Pulls to one side4 cases
ミライースDaihatsu・35 cases · pages in review- Broken or detached parts4 cases
- Oil leak / seepage3 cases
- Vibration while driving3 cases
- All warning lights come on3 cases
CorollaToyota・32 cases · pages in review- Stalling / stops while driving4 cases
- Broken or detached parts4 cases
- Weak brakes / long pedal3 cases
- Oil leak / seepage3 cases
HiAce (100 series)Toyota・25 cases · pages in review- Broken or detached parts5 cases
- Stalling / stops while driving3 cases
- Cranks but won't start3 cases
- Vibration while driving3 cases
ミラDaihatsu・22 cases · pages in review- Water leak into cabin4 cases
- Coolant leak / coolant loss3 cases
- Engine won't start (starter doesn't turn)3 cases
- Temperature warning / overheating3 cases
RAV4Toyota・21 cases · pages in review
- Water leak into cabin4 cases
- Oil leak / seepage2 cases
- エンジンからの異音2 cases
- Engine won't start (starter doesn't turn)2 cases
HiAce WagonToyota・16 cases · pages in review- Paint peeling / flaking8 cases
- Coolant leak / coolant loss3 cases
- Broken or detached parts3 cases
- 運転支援の誤作動・誤警報1 cases
ムーヴコンテDaihatsu・14 cases · pages in review- Water leak into cabin4 cases
- Broken or detached parts3 cases
- Oil leak / seepage2 cases
- Rust / corrosion1 cases
ジムニーシエラSuzuki・11 cases · pages in review- Oil leak / seepage3 cases
- Broken or detached parts2 cases
- No acceleration / lack of power1 cases
- Cannot drive / immobile1 cases
ミラココアDaihatsu・10 cases · pages in review- Lights not working3 cases
- Coolant leak / coolant loss2 cases
- No acceleration / lack of power2 cases
- Engine won't start (starter doesn't turn)2 cases
オーラNissan・9 cases · pages in review- Air-con not cold2 cases
- Engine won't start (starter doesn't turn)2 cases
- Stalling / stops while driving1 cases
- Creaking when turning the wheel1 cases
ミラージュMitsubishi・8 cases · pages in review- Stalling / stops while driving2 cases
- Weak brakes / long pedal1 cases
- Heater not warm1 cases
- Noise from underneath1 cases
ハイゼットトラックDaihatsu・6 cases · pages in review
- Engine won't start (starter doesn't turn)2 cases
- Air-con not cold1 cases
- Coolant leak / coolant loss1 cases
- Misfire / jerking1 cases
フィットシャトルHonda・6 cases · pages in review- Broken or detached parts2 cases
- Cannot drive / immobile1 cases
- Engine won't start (starter doesn't turn)1 cases
- Shock absorber leaking1 cases
カローラスポーツToyota・6 cases · pages in review- Noise from underneath2 cases
- ブレーキペダルが固い・重い1 cases
- Weak brakes / long pedal1 cases
- Cannot drive / immobile1 cases
ムーヴキャンバスDaihatsu・5 cases · pages in review
- Broken or detached parts3 cases
- Clunking / knocking over bumps2 cases
- Stalling / stops while driving1 cases
- Brake squeal1 cases
eKワゴンMitsubishi・5 cases · pages in review
- Air-con not cold2 cases
- Oil leak / seepage1 cases
- 燃料計の表示異常1 cases
- Airbag warning light on1 cases
Featured case
HiAce Van (1KD): Check engine light on
Suspect the injectors first (they atomise the fuel), then the supply pump (high-pressure fuel pump). On a diesel HiAce, when the check engine light comes on, faults on the fuel delivery and injection side come top. Also on the list: a clogged DPF (diesel particulate filter), a dirty fuel filter and, rarely, worn piston rings.