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2023 Toyota Kluger Common Problems

Known issues & solutions

In the 12 months to November 2026, 995 2023 Kluger were advertised for sale. Most had 35,000 to 70,000 km on the odometer.

Known Kluger problems

Check which apply to a 2023 by its engine and series.

  1. 1 Water pump leaks 3.5L 2GR-FE and 2GR-FKS V6, 2007 to 2022
  2. 2 Oil leaks from rubber oil hoses 3.5L 2GR-FE, 2007 to 2014
  3. 3 Hesitant or harsh shifts from the eight-speed auto 3.5L 2GR-FKS V6, 2017 to 2022
  4. 4 Power tailgate stops or will not open XU50, 2014 to 2015
  5. 5 Peeling paint, especially on white cars XU40 and early XU50, about 2012 to 2016
  6. 6 Flat 12V battery XU70 hybrid, 2021 to 2024

Money owing and write-offs on the Kluger

13% had money owing
9% were recorded as written off

Of about 730 used Toyota Kluger checked on Carify since November 2023. Every car checked: 9% had money owing and 13% were written off.

These are cars people chose to check before buying, so they are not a share of every Kluger on the road. Money owing is what was registered against the car on the day it was checked.

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Recall notices

No recall notices linked to the 2023 Kluger yet.