Toyota Aurion GSV40 common problems: what to check before you buy
Credov's researched list of the 2 faults the Toyota Aurion GSV40 is known for (2006–2012), 2 of them serious or costly. Each one says what to look for when you check the car, so you can spot it before you buy. Not every car has these faults: they are the ones worth checking on this model.
Known problems on the Toyota Aurion GSV40
VVT-i oil feed hose bursts, sudden oil
Safety risk
2006–2012 · 2GR-FE · petrol · Engine
What to look for: Look along the oil lines running to the VVT-i on the cylinder heads (by the timing cover end).
Why it matters: Reports cluster around 50,000-150,000 km. Toyota's updated part is an all-metal line, and cars built from 2008 have it from the factory. An early car still on the rubber-section line is at risk, and if the line has already burst the engine may have been damaged. Left unrepaired this is a safety risk on top of the repair bill.
Got a question about a Toyota Aurion GSV40? Ask Credov: a noise, a warning light, a part or how to fix it.
Also check on every car
On top of the faults above, every Credov inspection covers the basics: fuel smell, leaks or filler rust, engine oil leaks, power steering fluid leak, drive belt cracks or squeal, rust underneath: chassis and mounts, engine mounts, engine oil level and colour, coolant level, colour and leaks, head gasket failure signs, cold start: rattle, knock or smoke, rough or hunting idle, engine running hot on gauge, gearbox or diff oil leak, swapped gearbox without lvv and more.
Researched by Credov from manufacturer recalls and service bulletins, owner reports and workshop sources. Repair prices are typical ranges, not quotes. See also fault codes and repair costs.