2022 Toyota Hilux: common problems and what to check

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2022 Toyota Hiluxs than on all cars registered in 2022.

• Brake pads2× usual
  Toyota Hilux

  9.1% All 2022 cars

  4.6%

  Failed outright at MOT: 1.8%, against 0.8% of all 2022 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £75–£175 (one axle) ClickMechanic

  At the viewing: Listen for squealing or grinding when braking, and look through the wheel at how much pad is left.

• Wipers2× usual
  Toyota Hilux

  5.4% All 2022 cars

  2.7%

  Failed outright at MOT: 3%, against 1.6% of all 2022 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £15–£60 our estimate

  At the viewing: Test the wipers and washers on every speed.

• Headlight aim2.4× usual
  Toyota Hilux

  3.6% All 2022 cars

  1.5%

  Failed outright at MOT: 3.6%, against 1.5% of all 2022 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £20–£60 our estimate

  At the viewing: Park facing a wall at night or in a garage and check both headlight beams sit level. Aim is a cheap adjustment.

• Braking performance3.8× usual
  Toyota Hilux

  2.3% All 2022 cars

  0.6%

  Failed outright at MOT: 0.9%, against 0.2% of all 2022 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £100–£350 our estimate

  At the viewing: On a quiet road, brake firmly from about 30mph. The car should stop straight without pulling.

• Shock absorbers2.1× usual
  Toyota Hilux

  2.5% All 2022 cars

  1.2%

  Failed outright at MOT: 0.4%, against 0.2% of all 2022 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £200–£300 (pair, average rear to front) ClickMechanic

  At the viewing: Push down hard on each corner. It should bounce once and settle. Look for oil on the shock absorber body.

By area

The share of 2022 Toyota Hilux MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Tyres
  17% of testsRough price £70–£150

  At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

• Brakes
  15% of testsRough price £150–£350

  At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

• Lights and electrics
  9% of testsRough price £10–£80

  At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

• Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
  9% of testsRough price £15–£250

  At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

• Suspension
  4% of testsRough price £120–£400

  At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

• Oil and fluid leaks
  1% of testsRough price £80–£600

  At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.

Known faults

What Car? lists great reliability as a strength and reports no common faults. Check the load bed and underside for work or off-road damage.

Source: What Car?: used Toyota Hilux (2016 on) review