1ND-TV 1.4 D-4D
A small, economical diesel with a record of heavy oil consumption on early engines, which Toyota addressed with replacement short blocks on some cars. What the owner has been topping up tells you more than the mileage does.
| Configuration | I4, turbocharged | Displacement | 1364 cc |
| Fuel | diesel | Injection | common rail |
| Shared components | EGR cooler | ||
Cars using this engine
| Variant | Chassis | Body | Years | Power | Risk | Good buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 D-4D | XP90 | hatchback | 2005–2011 | 90 PS | R3 | €2,950 |
Engine and component issues
The oil level falling fast between services, blue smoke on start-up or under load, and a sooty exhaust tip. Piston ring and bore wear on early engines led to heavy consumption, and Toyota replaced short blocks on some affected cars. An engine that's been replaced is a good sign, and one that's still burning oil is carrying the bill.
Check: Check the oil level cold and ask how often the owner tops it up. Look at the exhaust for heavy soot and watch for smoke when the car pulls away, then ask whether the engine has ever been replaced.
Coolant loss with no visible external leak, white smoke, sweet smell. The EGR cooler cracks internally and leaks coolant into the intake. BMW recalled affected diesels over a fire risk from glycol deposits igniting.
Check: Check coolant level and look for unexplained top-ups in the service history. Verify the recall was carried out. It's free and searchable by VIN.
Chassis, gearbox and body issues aren't listed here. They depend on which car the engine is fitted to. Open a variant page for the merged list.