TransmissionMedium
Clutch wear and gearbox notchiness on hard-driven cars
- Typically appears
- 50,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Feel for slip and check every gear engages cleanly
2012 Toyota GT86 problems
A 2012 Toyota GT86 is now 14 years old, so an average example has covered around 189,000 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 2012 car has usually reached the mileage where they appear.
Compiled & reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
The 2012 Toyota GT86 is 14 years old, so an average example has covered roughly 189,000 miles. At that mileage 1 of the documented faults are already due, so check those first.
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Build the inspection planFaults a 2012 example has usually reached
Documented onset mileage is at or below the ~189k miles an average 2012 car has covered.
Faults that appear at any mileage
Age, electronics and build-related issues that are not mileage-driven.
EngineHigh
Valve spring recall and engine checks on early cars
- Typically appears
- Any age
- What to inspect
- Check recall work was done by a Toyota dealer
EngineMedium
Torque dip and modifications such as exhaust and engine remaps
- Typically appears
- Any age
- What to inspect
- Ask about modifications and check they are declared to insurers
BodyLow
Paint chips on the front and rust on rear arches on older cars
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Inspect arches and sills
SuspensionMedium
Uneven tyre wear and accident damage from track use
- Typically appears
- Any age
- What to inspect
- Check tyres and look for repaired panels
InteriorLow
Seat bolster wear and rattles
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Inspect the driver's seat
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Build my inspection planToyota GT86 · frequently asked questions
Is the GT86 reliable?
Yes, if it has not been abused or heavily modified.
Is it the same as the Subaru BRZ?
Yes, they were developed together.
What replaced it?
The GR86.
Is insurance expensive?
It is higher than a hatchback, and modifications raise it further.
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