ExhaustHigh
DPF blocking on light-duty urban use
- Typically appears
- 80,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Run at sustained speed and confirm no warnings
2016 Toyota Hilux problems
A 2016 Toyota Hilux is now 10 years old, so an average example has covered around 135,000 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 2016 car has usually reached the mileage where they appear.
Compiled & reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
The 2016 Toyota Hilux is 10 years old, so an average example has covered roughly 135,000 miles. At that mileage 3 of the documented faults are already due, so check those first.
Faults a 2016 example has usually reached
Documented onset mileage is at or below the ~135k miles an average 2016 car has covered.
SuspensionMedium
Rear leaf spring and bush wear from overloading
- Typically appears
- 90,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Check ride height and inspect springs for cracking
TransmissionHigh
Clutch and transfer case wear on working trucks
- Typically appears
- 100,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Test four-wheel-drive engagement and clutch bite
Faults that appear at any mileage
Age, electronics and build-related issues that are not mileage-driven.
BodyCritical
Chassis and underbody corrosion on older, farm-used trucks
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Inspect the chassis rails thoroughly from underneath
Inspecting a 2016 Toyota Hilux?
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Check this exact carToyota Hilux · frequently asked questions
What is the number one Hilux check?
Chassis corrosion. Get underneath every single one, whatever the age or mileage.
Do high miles matter?
Far less than condition. These trucks are bought on structural integrity and four-wheel-drive function.
Which spec sells fastest?
Double cab Invincible with a canopy or roller cover, to trades and lifestyle buyers alike.