This information is based on Japanese-market vehicles (JDM specification). Parts and symptoms may differ in your market.
HiAce (100 series): common problems
Pick a symptom to see what to suspect first, how to tell, and typical repair cost.
Pick a model code / engine to switch the weak points, cases and common failures below.
Illustration for referenceBy symptom
No reviewed cases for this model yet.
Most common failures on this model (by part)
Share of the 25 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.
- Supply pump (high-pressure fuel pump)3 cases 12%Main symptom: Stalling / stops while drivingtypically around 140,000 km
- Bracket / stay2 cases 8%Main symptom: Rust / corrosion
- Brake caliper2 cases 8%Main symptom: Brake dragging / locked wheel
- Coolant2 cases 8%Main symptom: Coolant leak / coolant loss
- Drive belt2 cases 8%Main symptom: Squealing (belt)
- Fuel filter2 cases 8%Main symptom: Rough idle / vibration
- ABS unit1 cases 4%Main symptom: Misfire / jerking
- Axle shaft1 cases 4%Main symptom: Broken or detached parts
- Body panel1 cases 4%Main symptom: Rust / corrosion
- Brake fluid1 cases 4%Main symptom: Oil leak / seepage
Differences from overseas specifications
Export versions are also built in Japan (トヨタ車体), so major parts such as the engine and hybrid system are shared with the Japanese-market car.
1KZ-TE 3.0L turbo diesel
- Model codes
KZH100KZH106KZH110KZH116KZH120KZH126KZH132KZH138- Years
- 1993〜2004
By symptom
- Stalling / stops while driving2 cases · not reviewed yet
- Cranks but won't start2 cases · not reviewed yet
- Broken or detached parts2 cases · not reviewed yet
Common failures (by part)
- Supply pump (high-pressure fuel pump)2 cases 20%Main symptom: Stalling / stops while driving
- ABS unit1 cases 10%Main symptom: Misfire / jerking
- Axle shaft1 cases 10%Main symptom: Broken or detached parts
- Bracket / stay1 cases 10%Main symptom: Rust / corrosion
- Coolant1 cases 10%Main symptom: Coolant leak / coolant loss
- A/C mode servo motor1 cases 10%Main symptom: Noise when the air-con is on
- Drive belt1 cases 10%Main symptom: Squealing (belt)
- Head gasket1 cases 10%Main symptom: Coolant leak / coolant loss
5L 3.0L diesel
- Model codes
LH162LH168LH172LH178LH182LH186- Years
- 1998〜2004
By symptom
- Oil leak / seepage2 cases · not reviewed yet
- Vibration while driving2 cases · not reviewed yet
Common failures (by part)
- Bracket / stay1 cases 14%Main symptom: Black smoke
- Brake caliper1 cases 14%Main symptom: Vibration while driving
- Brake fluid1 cases 14%Main symptom: Oil leak / seepage
- Door lock actuator1 cases 14%Main symptom: Door won't open or close
- Engine oil1 cases 14%Main symptom: Oil leak / seepage
- Tyres1 cases 14%Main symptom: Uneven tyre wear
- Wiring / connector1 cases 14%Main symptom: Broken or detached parts
2L 2.4L diesel
By symptom
No reviewed cases for this engine yet. See the All engines tab.
Common failures (by part)
- Body panel1 cases 50%Main symptom: Rust / corrosion
- Coolant1 cases 50%Main symptom: Coolant leak / coolant loss
- Radiator hose1 cases 50%Main symptom: Coolant leak / coolant loss
- Weather strip / seal1 cases 50%Main symptom: Rust / corrosion
2L 2.4L・3L 2.8L ディーゼル(100系・要確認)
- Model codes
LH100LH110LH113LH115LH119LH123LH125LH129- Years
- 1989〜1998
By symptom
No reviewed cases for this engine yet. See the All engines tab.
Common failures (by part)
- Drive belt1 cases 50%Main symptom: Temperature warning / overheating
- Supply pump (high-pressure fuel pump)1 cases 50%Main symptom: 意図しない急加速(申告)
3L 2.8L diesel
By symptom
No reviewed cases for this engine yet. See the All engines tab.
Common failures (by part)
- Brake caliper1 cases 50%Main symptom: Brake dragging / locked wheel
- Brake pads1 cases 50%Main symptom: Brake dragging / locked wheel
- Brake disc (rotor)1 cases 50%Main symptom: Brake dragging / locked wheel
- Fuel filter1 cases 50%Main symptom: Rough idle / vibration
1RZ 2.0L petrol
- Model codes
RZH100RZH102RZH110RZH112- Years
- 1989〜2004
By symptom
No reviewed cases for this engine yet. See the All engines tab.
Common failures (by part)
- フロントガラス1 cases 100%Main symptom: Broken or detached parts
