Toyota Aurion 2007 Problems
No car is perfect, but we've gathered everything relating to the Toyota Aurion 2007 reliability here to help you decide if it's a smart buy.
Toyota Aurion: Service intervals?
You definitely need to get the servicing done "by the book" on the number of years, not the kilometres travelled, as short stop-start runs are worse for a car than long highway trips. As for the Aurion, it's a great choice.
Toyota Aurion 2007: Engine rattle
There is a problem with the VVTi hubs on the Aurion that causes the rattle you can hear. The problem for you is that the car is seven years old and long past the end of the warranty period. We have heard of other cases in which Toyota has paid for part of the cost of the repairs, so I would suggest that you approach Toyota for a similar deal.
Solution to convex mirrors
Convex mirrors are not unsafe, they just need the driver to take a different view.
Toyota Aurion 2007: Oil line burst
The replacement hose addressed the problem, so it shouldn't happen again, but it's not possible to say that it won't. If you feel uncomfortable about it you could get the later oil pipe fitted to your car.
Toyota Aurion 2007: Rattle on start up
I wouldn't worry too much about it, but I would monitor it and if it does get worse I would take it back to the dealer and have them repair it.
Toyota Aurion 2007: VVTi engine failure
We haven't had any other reports of a failure of the VVTi hubs, but perhaps other readers might tell us of any failures they've had. The outcome you've managed to achieve is a reasonable one.
Timing belts on a RAV4 and Aurion
Both have timing chains so there's no requirement to service them.
