How reliable is the Toyota Gt86?
Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Toyota Gt86 consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. The most commonly reported issues are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer. 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 4,159 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 86.5%.
Toyota Gt86 reliability by year
How the Toyota Gt86 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 84.6% | – |
| 2013 | 86.5% | – |
| 2014 | 89% | – |
| 2015 | 88.5% | – |
| 2016 | 90.5% | – |
| 2017 | 91.6% | 58,941 km |
| 2018 | 93.2% | 47,091 km |
| 2019 | 94.9% | 43,564 km |
| 2020 | 96% | 39,865 km |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Toyota Gt86 as a model. The reliability of any individual Toyota Gt86 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 Gt86 reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Toyota Gt86 consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 87%. 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 Gt86?
The most common owner-reported issues are: Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.5% of inspections); Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (0.9% of inspections); Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer (0.8% of inspections); A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (0.7% of inspections); a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (0.7% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Toyota Gt86?
For a typical Toyota Gt86, owner-reported average mileage works out to about – at 3 years, – at 5 years, and 103,748 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 Gt86 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.