How reliable is the Toyota Auris?
Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Toyota Auris consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. The most commonly reported issues are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.
Above average reliability
Based on 41,373 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 86.4%.
Toyota Auris reliability by year
How the Toyota Auris performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.
| Year cohort | Pass rate | Typical mileage @ 5 yrs |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 63.4% | – |
| 2007 | 70.3% | – |
| 2008 | 70.8% | – |
| 2009 | 74.1% | – |
| 2010 | 75% | – |
| 2011 | 75.9% | – |
| 2012 | 77.9% | – |
| 2013 | 84.7% | – |
| 2014 | 84.7% | – |
| 2015 | 86.4% | – |
| 2016 | 87.6% | – |
| 2017 | 88.7% | 106,199 km |
| 2018 | 89.9% | 94,745 km |
| 2019 | 90% | 105,224 km |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Toyota Auris as a model. The reliability of any individual Toyota Auris also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Toyota Auris reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Toyota Auris consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 86%. Reliability varies by year and engine: see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.
What are the common problems on the Toyota Auris?
The most common owner-reported issues are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1.2% of inspections); Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (1.2% of inspections); A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED (1.1% of inspections); Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1% of inspections); a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (0.9% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Toyota Auris?
For a typical Toyota Auris, owner-reported average mileage works out to about – at 3 years, – at 5 years, and 175,541 km at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution, high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.
How do I check a specific Toyota Auris before buying?
Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car, model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.