This information is based on Japanese-market vehicles (JDM specification). Parts and symptoms may differ in your market.
HiAce Van: common problems
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Illustration for referenceBy symptom
Engine 1KD 3.0L diesel
- Check engine light on23 cases
- No acceleration / lack of power22 cases
- DPF warning light / regeneration won't finish12 cases
- Paint peeling / flaking12 cases
Engine 2KD 2.5L diesel
All engines
- Broken or detached parts19 cases
- Coolant leak / coolant loss13 cases
- Oil leak / seepage10 cases
- Air-con not cold8 cases
- Battery warning light on7 cases
- Speed-related humming / droning7 cases
- Engine won't start (starter doesn't turn)5 cases
- Clunking / knocking over bumps5 cases
- Black smoke5 cases
- Hard starting / takes a long time4 cases
Most common failures on this model (by part)
Share of the 244 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.
- Injectors24 cases 10%Main symptom: Rough idle / vibrationtypically around 130,000 km
- Paint20 cases 8%Main symptom: Paint peeling / flakingtypically around 80,000 km
- Supply pump (high-pressure fuel pump)20 cases 8%Main symptom: Stalling / stops while drivingtypically around 100,000 km
- DPF (diesel particulate filter)18 cases 7%Main symptom: No acceleration / lack of powertypically around 100,000 km
- Alternator13 cases 5%Main symptom: Battery warning light ontypically around 120,000 km
- Wheel hub bearing10 cases 4%Main symptom: Speed-related humming / droningtypically around 250,000 km
- Brake disc (rotor)9 cases 4%Main symptom: Brake juddertypically around 170,000 km
- EGR valve9 cases 4%Main symptom: DPF warning light / regeneration won't finishtypically around 240,000 km
- Brake pads8 cases 3%Main symptom: Brake judder
- Intake manifold8 cases 3%Main symptom: No acceleration / lack of powertypically around 230,000 km
What fails inspection at this mileage (UK data)
Failure rates by mileage from the UK MOT open data.
200系 2KD-FTV
| 0〜5万km104 tested | CV boot 1.9%Brake caliper 1.9%Power steering pump 1.0% |
|---|---|
| 5〜10万km223 tested | フロントガラス 2.2%Stabiliser link 2.2%Brake caliper 1.8% |
| 10〜15万km676 tested | Stabiliser link 3.6%Brake caliper 2.7%Airbag 2.5% |
| 15〜20万km1,089 tested | Stabiliser link 6.4%フロントガラス 4.0%Ball joint 2.9% |
| 20〜25万km1,381 tested | Stabiliser link 6.5%フロントガラス 5.1%Shock absorber 2.7% |
| 25〜30万km1,247 tested | Stabiliser link 6.0%フロントガラス 6.0%Brake caliper 3.8% |
| 30以上万km1,666 tested | フロントガラス 6.8%Stabiliser link 6.1%Shock absorber 5.0% |
Corrosion and consumables excluded. Source: DVSA (Open Government Licence v3.0)
1KD 3.0L diesel
- Model codes
KDH201KDH206KDH211KDH221- Years
- 2007〜2017(2〜4型)
By symptom
- Check engine light on23 cases
- No acceleration / lack of power22 cases
- DPF warning light / regeneration won't finish12 cases
- Paint peeling / flaking12 cases
- Oil leak / seepage5 cases · not reviewed yet
- Rough idle / vibration4 cases · not reviewed yet
- Stalling / stops while driving4 cases · not reviewed yet
- Cranks but won't start4 cases · not reviewed yet
- Black smoke3 cases · not reviewed yet
- White smoke3 cases · not reviewed yet
- Broken or detached parts3 cases · not reviewed yet
- Water leak into cabin3 cases · not reviewed yet
Common failures (by part)
- DPF (diesel particulate filter)16 cases 20%Main symptom: No acceleration / lack of powertypically around 100,000 km
- Paint12 cases 15%Main symptom: Paint peeling / flakingtypically around 100,000 km
- Supply pump (high-pressure fuel pump)9 cases 11%Main symptom: Check engine light ontypically around 70,000 km
- Injectors8 cases 10%
- EGR valve6 cases 8%Main symptom: DPF warning light / regeneration won't finishtypically around 240,000 km
- Intake manifold6 cases 8%Main symptom: DPF warning light / regeneration won't finishtypically around 220,000 km
- Catalytic converter4 cases 5%Main symptom: Check engine light ontypically around 120,000 km
- EGR cooler3 cases 4%
2KD 2.5L diesel
- Model codes
KDH222KDH200KDH205KDH220KDH225- Years
- 2005〜2007
By symptom
- Stalling / stops while driving19 cases
- Rough idle / vibration9 cases
- White smoke6 cases · not reviewed yet
- Lights not working4 cases · not reviewed yet
- Brake judder3 cases · not reviewed yet
- Weak brakes / long pedal3 cases · not reviewed yet
- Revs rise but no drive (slipping)3 cases · not reviewed yet
- Battery warning light on3 cases · not reviewed yet
- Black smoke2 cases · not reviewed yet
- No acceleration / lack of power2 cases · not reviewed yet
Common failures (by part)
- Injectors12 cases 24%Main symptom: Rough idle / vibrationtypically around 140,000 km
- Supply pump (high-pressure fuel pump)11 cases 22%Main symptom: Stalling / stops while drivingtypically around 120,000 km
- Alternator4 cases 8%Main symptom: Battery warning light ontypically around 110,000 km
- Automatic transmission (ATF)4 cases 8%Main symptom: Revs rise but no drive (slipping)typically around 200,000 km
- Fuel filter4 cases 8%Main symptom: Rough idle / vibrationtypically around 290,000 km
- Fuel pump4 cases 8%Main symptom: Stalling / stops while drivingtypically around 150,000 km
- Brake disc (rotor)3 cases 6%Main symptom: Brake juddertypically around 290,000 km
- Suction control valve (SCV)3 cases 6%
1TR 2.0L petrol
- Model codes
TRH200- Years
- 2004〜
By symptom
- Paint peeling / flaking4 cases · not reviewed yet
- Stalling / stops while driving3 cases · not reviewed yet
- Broken or detached parts3 cases · not reviewed yet
- Coolant leak / coolant loss2 cases · not reviewed yet
- Oil leak / seepage2 cases · not reviewed yet
- Engine noise when cold2 cases · not reviewed yet
- Speed-related humming / droning2 cases · not reviewed yet
- Battery warning light on2 cases · not reviewed yet
Common failures (by part)
- Paint4 cases 15%Main symptom: Paint peeling / flakingtypically around 110,000 km
- Alternator2 cases 7%
- Body panel2 cases 7%
- Drive belt2 cases 7%
- Engine oil2 cases 7%
- Wheel hub bearing2 cases 7%
- Oil strainer2 cases 7%Main symptom: Engine noise when cold
- Radiator hose2 cases 7%
2TR 2.7L petrol
- Model codes
TRH211TRH216TRH221TRH226- Years
- 2004〜
By symptom
- Paint peeling / flaking3 cases · not reviewed yet
- Coolant leak / coolant loss3 cases · not reviewed yet
- Broken or detached parts3 cases · not reviewed yet
Common failures (by part)
- Paint3 cases 23%Main symptom: Paint peeling / flakingtypically around 70,000 km
- Radiator2 cases 15%
- A/C compressor1 cases 8%Main symptom: Weak or no airflow
- Refrigerant (A/C gas)1 cases 8%Main symptom: Weak or no airflow
- Bracket / stay1 cases 8%
- Fuse / relay1 cases 8%Main symptom: Wiper fault
- Ignition coils1 cases 8%
- Exhaust / muffler1 cases 8%
1GD 2.8L diesel
- Model codes
GDH201GDH206GDH211GDH221- Years
- 2017〜(5型〜)
By symptom
- Check engine light on3 cases · not reviewed yet
- DPF warning light / regeneration won't finish2 cases · not reviewed yet
- No acceleration / lack of power2 cases · not reviewed yet
- Broken or detached parts2 cases · not reviewed yet
Common failures (by part)
- Catalytic converter2 cases 17%
- Exhaust / muffler2 cases 17%
- Body panel1 cases 8%Main symptom: Rust / corrosion
- Brake actuator (hybrid)1 cases 8%Main symptom: Brake warning light on
- Brake pads1 cases 8%Main symptom: Brake squeal
- DPF (diesel particulate filter)1 cases 8%
- 5th injector (DPF fuel-addition injector)1 cases 8%
- Injectors1 cases 8%
1KZ-TE 3.0L turbo diesel
By symptom
No reviewed cases for this engine yet. See the All engines tab.
Common failures (by part)
- Head gasket1 cases 100%Main symptom: Temperature warning / overheating
2RZ 2.4L petrol
By symptom
No reviewed cases for this engine yet. See the All engines tab.
Common failures (by part)
- メーターパネル・基板1 cases 100%Main symptom: White smoke
5L 3.0L diesel
By symptom
No reviewed cases for this engine yet. See the All engines tab.
Common failures (by part)
- Blower motor1 cases 100%Main symptom: Weak or no airflow
5VZ-FE 3.4L V6(120系)
By symptom
No reviewed cases for this engine yet. See the All engines tab.
Common failures (by part)
- コンロッド(エンジン内部破損)1 cases 100%
