ExhaustHigh
DPF blocking on light-duty urban use
- Typically appears
- 80,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Run at sustained speed and confirm no warnings
2020 Toyota Hilux problems
A 2020 Toyota Hilux is now 6 years old, so an average example has covered around 81,000 miles. A mid-run car · most launch faults had been addressed by this point, and wear items are the main risk at this age. Check the state safety inspection and service history alongside the documented faults below, which are sorted by whether a 2020 car has usually reached the mileage where they appear.
Compiled & reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
The 2020 Toyota Hilux is 6 years old, so an average example has covered roughly 81,000 miles. At that mileage 1 of the documented faults are already due, so check those first. A further 2 typically appear later in the car's life.
Faults a 2020 example has usually reached
Documented onset mileage is at or below the ~81k miles an average 2020 car has covered.
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
Faults still ahead of this car
Typically appear later than this year's average mileage · worth budgeting for rather than inspecting.
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
Inspecting a 2020 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.