Toyota Etios: Common Problems And Defects Of The Vehicle Known For Its Robustness Draw Attention! Is It Worth It?

Written by Alisson Ficher

Published on 17/07/2024 at 06:21

Updated on 16/07/2024 at 23:02

Toyota Etios. (Imagem: reprodução/ Toyota)

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The Toyota Etios, known for its robustness, also accumulates complaints about inadequate sealing, peeling paint, and finishing failures. Problems such as soaked flooring and peeling steering wheels are common. It is worth considering these defects before deciding to buy.

The Toyota Etios is not remembered for its beauty or high-quality finish, but its robustness is widely recognized. With simple lines and a modest design, the hatch and sedan were launched in 2012 in Brazil, aiming at the economic compact segment, a relatively new market for Toyota.

The models were equipped with 1.3 engines producing 90 hp and 12.8 kgfm of torque, and 1.5 engines producing 96.5 hp and 13.9 kgfm. In 2016, these specifications were updated to 98 hp and 107 hp, respectively, with the addition of a four-speed automatic transmission option.

However, in 2019, due to low sales and the arrival of the Yaris, the Etios was discontinued. Despite leaving a reputation for good mechanical tuning and high durability, the model accumulates various complaints about common defects.

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Main Issues with the Toyota Etios

Sealing

One of the most common problems reported by Toyota Etios owners is inadequate sealing. On rainy days, many report that the passenger side floor gets soaked, leading to the development of a bad smell inside the vehicle. Other owners who drive on dirt roads have noticed excessive dust entering the interior of the car.

Toyota Etios. (Image: reproduction/ Toyota)

Peeling Paint

Another curious and frequently mentioned defect is peeling paint, especially in the pearlescent white color. Many owners reported that when seeking a solution from Toyota, their warranties were denied. There have been cases where the vehicle was repainted, but the problem persisted. Although most complaints are from white cars, other colors have also had similar issues.

The finish is another weak point of the Etios. Being Toyota’s simplest model at the time, the car suffered from several flaws in this aspect. Among the complaints, peeling steering wheels, melted buttons after sun exposure, and failures in the instrument panel stand out.

Finishing

Positive Points

Despite the reported problems, the Toyota Etios also has positive points that deserve to be highlighted. Its mechanical robustness and durability are often praised, making it a reliable option for those seeking a sturdy vehicle.

Additionally, the low fuel consumption is a significant attraction, providing savings in daily use. The Etios also offers a good driving experience and easy maintenance, factors that contribute to a satisfactory driving experience.

That said, here’s a question for you, reader: Would you buy a Toyota Etios knowing about these issues? Share your opinion in the comments!

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Valdomir borges cardoso

#231621

01/02/2026 15:35

Eu tenho um etios 1.5 2013 completo e um carro muito bom e econômico gostei muito

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RAUL

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21/01/2026 01:14

SIIII MI ETIOS 2018 CON BAUL NO LO CAMBIO POR NADA.

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danielScru

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14/05/2025 12:53

Eu tenho um etios 2016 modelo 17 sedan 1.5 manual, carro tem realmente esses pontos negativos, entra agua no lado direito do porta malas (ja tenho uma toalha ali até kkk) quando chove muito, ou acelero em estrada molhada, a pintura dos retrovisores deram uma craquelada, mas o acabamento interno e voltante tudo certo, ar condicionado tbm top gela bem, eu compraria esse carro 10x sem pensar, carro chega fazer 25km/l na estrada se for de boa, e na cidade faço média de 13-14km/l, sou pé pesado, carro é feinho entao ninguem **** e o seguro é barato, manutenção zero praticamente, oque mais sofre é a suspensao mas isso não é culpa do carro, nenhuma suspensao aguentao o asfalto lunar que temos no brasil…enfim meu comentario é para aqueles que estao querendo comprar este carro mas nao tem certeza, esses sao os pontos que tenho a apresentar sendo um proprietário de um Etios a 1 ano e 4 meses, estou bem feliz com esse carro! e um dia vou turbinar ele kkkk

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Toyota Etios: Common Problems And Defects Of The Vehicle Known For Its Robustness Draw Attention! Is It Worth It?

The Toyota Etios, known for its robustness, also accumulates complaints about inadequate sealing, peeling paint, and finishing failures. Problems such as soaked flooring and peeling steering wheels are common. It is worth considering these defects before deciding to buy.

Main Issues with the Toyota Etios

Positive Points

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Toyota Etios: Common Problems And Defects Of The Vehicle Known For Its Robustness Draw Attention! Is It Worth It?

The Toyota Etios, known for its robustness, also accumulates complaints about inadequate sealing, peeling paint, and finishing failures. Problems such as soaked flooring and peeling steering wheels are common. It is worth considering these defects before deciding to buy.

Main Issues with the Toyota Etios

Positive Points

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Where there was only sand and wind at 40 degrees, China built a megacity of 500,000 inhabitants with farms, wineries, and universities in the middle of the desert using melted glacier water from hundreds of kilometers away.

At over 8,800 meters above sea level, the summit of Mount Everest is made up of rocks that originated at the bottom of an ocean about 500 million years ago and were pushed to the highest point on Earth by the collision of tectonic plates.

A couple builds a system to bring water from the spring to their land, climbs a hill with materials on their backs, and creates a simple, cheap, and sustainable solution to ensure their own water supply.

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With 40% of all the gold on the planet buried in a single geological basin that is 2.7 billion years old in South Africa, the Witwatersrand still hides R$ 3 trillion in unreachable reserves.

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