This information is based on Japanese-market vehicles (JDM specification). Parts and symptoms may differ in your market.
Harrier: common problems
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Illustration for referenceBy symptom
No reviewed cases for this model yet.
Most common failures on this model (by part)
Share of the 38 repair cases we collected in which each part was the cause or was replaced. This is not a failure rate per vehicle on the road.
- CVT5 cases 13%Main symptom: Noise from underneathtypically around 80,000 km
- Radiator4 cases 11%Main symptom: Coolant leak / coolant losstypically around 80,000 km
- Fuel pump3 cases 8%Main symptom: Rough idle / vibration
- Throttle body3 cases 8%Main symptom: エンジン回転が勝手に上がる
- Head gasket2 cases 5%Main symptom: Coolant leak / coolant loss
- Inverter (hybrid)2 cases 5%Main symptom: Stalling / stops while driving
- テールランプ2 cases 5%Main symptom: ランプ内側の曇り
- Airbag1 cases 3%Main symptom: Airbag warning light on
- Alternator1 cases 3%Main symptom: Battery warning light on
- Automatic transmission (ATF)1 cases 3%Main symptom: No acceleration / lack of power
2AZ 2.4L ガソリン
- Model codes
ACU30ACU35ACU10- Years
- 2003〜2010
By symptom
- Coolant leak / coolant loss3 cases · not reviewed yet
- Rough idle / vibration2 cases · not reviewed yet
- Hard starting / takes a long time2 cases · not reviewed yet
Common failures (by part)
- Throttle body3 cases 27%Main symptom: エンジン回転が勝手に上がる
- Head gasket2 cases 18%Main symptom: Coolant leak / coolant loss
- Airbag1 cases 9%Main symptom: Airbag warning light on
- Drive shaft1 cases 9%Main symptom: Noise from underneath
- Fuel pump1 cases 9%Main symptom: Rough idle / vibration
- Paint1 cases 9%Main symptom: Paint peeling / flaking
- Radiator1 cases 9%Main symptom: Coolant leak / coolant loss
- テールランプ1 cases 9%Main symptom: ランプ内側の曇り
3ZR 2.0L ガソリン
- Model codes
ZSU60ZSU65- Years
- 2014〜2020
By symptom
- Noise from underneath2 cases · not reviewed yet
Common failures (by part)
- CVT5 cases 83%Main symptom: Noise from underneathtypically around 80,000 km
- ECU1 cases 17%Main symptom: Lights not working
3MZ 3.3L ハイブリッド
- Model codes
MHU38- Years
- 2005〜2008
By symptom
No reviewed cases for this engine yet. See the All engines tab.
Common failures (by part)
- ブレーキペダルストロークセンサー・圧力センサー1 cases 17%Main symptom: No acceleration / lack of power
- Fuse / relay1 cases 17%Main symptom: Burning smell
- Inverter (hybrid)1 cases 17%Main symptom: Stalling / stops while driving
- Power steering pump1 cases 17%Main symptom: Heavy steering
- Radiator1 cases 17%Main symptom: Coolant leak / coolant loss
- Wheel1 cases 17%Main symptom: Broken or detached parts
2GR 3.5L ガソリン
- Model codes
GSU30GSU36- Years
- 2006〜2007
By symptom
- Rattling / clattering from the engine2 cases · not reviewed yet
Common failures (by part)
- Alternator1 cases 20%Main symptom: Battery warning light on
- Automatic transmission (ATF)1 cases 20%Main symptom: No acceleration / lack of power
- Timing belt1 cases 20%Main symptom: Rattling / clattering from the engine
- VVT actuator / OCV1 cases 20%Main symptom: Engine noise when cold
- Water pump1 cases 20%Main symptom: Coolant leak / coolant loss
1MZ 3.0L ガソリン
- Model codes
MCU30MCU10MCU31- Years
- 2003〜2005
By symptom
No reviewed cases for this engine yet. See the All engines tab.
Common failures (by part)
- Radiator2 cases 67%Main symptom: Coolant leak / coolant loss
- Shock absorber1 cases 33%Main symptom: Rattling from underneath
2AR 2.5L ハイブリッド
- Model codes
AVU65- Years
- 2014〜2019
By symptom
No reviewed cases for this engine yet. See the All engines tab.
Common failures (by part)
- Inverter (hybrid)1 cases 50%Main symptom: Hybrid system warning
- テールランプ1 cases 50%Main symptom: Broken or detached parts
A25A 2.5L ハイブリッド
- Model codes
AXUH80AXUH85AXUP85- Years
- 2020〜2024
By symptom
No reviewed cases for this engine yet. See the All engines tab.
Common failures (by part)
- Engine mount1 cases 50%Main symptom: Engine noise when cold
- バックドアダンパー1 cases 50%Main symptom: Rattling from underneath
M20A 2.0L ガソリン
- Model codes
MXUA80MXUA85- Years
- 2020〜2024
By symptom
No reviewed cases for this engine yet. See the All engines tab.
Common failures (by part)
- Fuel pump1 cases 50%Main symptom: Sudden drop in fuel economy
- 燃料タンク・サクションチューブ1 cases 50%Main symptom: Fuel leak / fuel smell
