EngineMedium
D-4D diesel injector seal leaks causing white smoke on start-up
- Typically appears
- 80,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Check for white smoke on cold start and inspect for oil-diesel mixing on the dipstick
2009 Toyota Avensis problems
A 2009 Toyota Avensis is now 17 years old, so an average example has covered around 229,500 miles. This is the first model year of the generation · early-build cars carry the highest share of teething faults and the most recall activity, so check the service history for completed recall work. Check the state safety inspection and service history alongside the documented faults below, which are sorted by whether a 2009 car has usually reached the mileage where they appear.
Compiled & reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
The 2009 Toyota Avensis is 17 years old, so an average example has covered roughly 229,500 miles. At that mileage 3 of the documented faults are already due, so check those first.
Faults a 2009 example has usually reached
Documented onset mileage is at or below the ~230k miles an average 2009 car has covered.
SuspensionMedium
Front lower arm bush wear causing clonks over bumps
- Typically appears
- 70,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Check for knocking noises over bumps and uneven tyre wear
BrakesLow
Rear brake caliper seizing from infrequent use
- Typically appears
- 60,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Check for uneven rear brake wear or dragging when driving
Faults that appear at any mileage
Age, electronics and build-related issues that are not mileage-driven.
ElectricalLow
Multimedia touchscreen unresponsiveness on Icon and Excel trims
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Test the touchscreen for lag or unresponsiveness across all menus
BodyworkMedium
Rear wheel arch and sill corrosion on early examples
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Inspect sills and rear arches for bubbling paint and rust
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Check this exact carToyota Avensis · frequently asked questions
Is the Avensis a reliable used buy?
Yes, it has a strong reputation for dependability with few serious mechanical faults.
Should I worry about the D-4D diesel?
Injector seal leaks can occur, so check for white smoke on a cold start before buying.
Which engine is the simplest option?
The 1.8 petrol is mechanically simple and very dependable if lower running costs are not essential.
Does the Avensis suffer from rust?
Some early examples show sill and arch corrosion, so inspect these areas on higher-mileage cars.