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Used Toyota Hilux VI: reliability, problems and review

SUV · 1997–2005 · Diesel

✓ 3 sources cited · updated on 20 October 2026

Buy with care
Reliability
not rated
Price
Unknown

No fault publicly documented so far, so reliability is not rated. This is no guarantee: have the car checked all the more carefully before buying.

0 known faults

This guide has not been translated yet: it is shown in its original French version.

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Toyota Hilux VI, rear three-quarter view

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Verdict

Buy with care

Pick-up de la fin des années 1990 et du début des années 2000, vendu en France avec un 2.5 D-4D de 88 ou 102 ch et une boîte manuelle. Nous n'avons trouvé aucun retour publié sur sa fiabilité, aucun résultat Euro NCAP ni aucune cote de prix exploitable : la fiche reste donc prudente. Sur un exemplaire de cet âge, l'état du châssis, de la corrosion et de l'historique d'entretien prime.

Reliability
not rated
Euro NCAP
Rating not found

Which version to choose

Versions to favour: 2.5 D-4D 102.

  • 2.5 D-4D 90

    Diesel · Manual · 88 hp · Crit'Air 5

    Diesel 2.5 atmosphérique de 88 ch et 188 Nm, boîte manuelle, en simple cabine 4x2 (fiche L'argus 2004, fin de commercialisation en mai 2004).

  • 2.5 D-4D 102

    ✓ Recommended

    Diesel · Manual · 102 hp · Crit'Air 5

    Diesel 2.5 turbo de 102 ch et 260 Nm, boîte manuelle, en 2 roues motrices ou 4x4 (fiche L'argus 2004, double cabine commercialisée jusqu'en décembre 2005).

Market prices

Price unknown: not enough online listings for a reliable estimate. Compare several listings before negotiating.

Importing this model

Prices abroad

Not enough listings collected yet in Germany, Belgium, Spain, Italy or the United Kingdom for this model.

You are importing the car to:

Import penalty (malus) in France

  • The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
  • For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
  • Production ended in 2005: a car first registered before 1 January 2015 has no malus.

Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France

Check an imported car's history

HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.

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Known faults

No fault publicly documented so far, so reliability is not rated. This is no guarantee: have the car checked all the more carefully before buying.

Manufacturer recalls

See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Toyota Hilux”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.

Inspection checklist

Things to check

  • Inspecter le châssis, les longerons et les points d'ancrage des suspensions (corrosion).
  • Demander l'historique d'entretien complet : vidanges, courroie de distribution, filtres.
  • Vérifier le fonctionnement de la transmission 4x4 et du blocage de différentiel à l'essai.
  • Contrôler l'usure de l'embrayage et la fumée à l'échappement à chaud.
  • Vérifier l'usage passé (chantier, remorquage, agriculture) et l'état de la benne.

Questions to ask the seller

  • Quel est l'usage passé du pick-up (professionnel, remorquage, tout-terrain) ?
  • La distribution et l'embrayage ont-ils été remplacés, et à quel kilométrage ?
  • Le châssis a-t-il été traité ou réparé pour la corrosion ?

Test-drive tip: read the fault codes

A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.

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Electric or hybrid equivalent

No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost

Alternatives

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Toyota Hilux

VII · 2005–2015

Buy with care
Price
€16,000 – €27,700
Reliability
not rated
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel

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Mitsubishi L200

IV · 2006–2015

Good choice, check first
Price
€12,200 – €21,000
Reliability
4/5
Fuel types
Diesel

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Nissan X-Trail

III (T32) · 2014–2022

Good choice, check first
Price
€11,000 – €17,500
Reliability
4.5/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel

Before you buy: check and equip

Check the history

Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.

Read fault codes

An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.

Parts and maintenance

Compare prices of parts for the Toyota Hilux VI (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.

Insure the car

Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.

Frequently asked questions

Combien de places propose le Toyota Hilux VI ?

5 places en double cabine, d'après la fiche technique Caroom d'une Hilux 4 portes de 2005.

Quelles motorisations pour le Hilux VI en France ?

Les fiches L'argus de 2004 listent le 2.5 D-4D de 88 ch (simple cabine 4x2) et de 102 ch (4x4), tous deux en boîte manuelle.

Le Hilux VI est-il fiable ?

Nous n'avons trouvé aucun retour publié permettant de le dire : aucune panne documentée publiquement, fiabilité non notée.

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