Petrol · 2013–2019
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All about the Toyota Corolla (E170)All about the 1.33 / 1.6 / 1.8 / 2.0 Dual VVT-i (Toyota NR / ZR) engine
The 1.3 / 1.6 Dual VVT-i (Toyota NR / ZR) engine was fitted to the Toyota Corolla (E170) (2013–2019). In the EU that is 65.5 % of all new cars of this generation.
Versions: 1.6 132 hp, 1.3 99 hp, 1.3, 1.6.
The most expensive known risk is timing chain stretch at high mileage: it usually appears at 130,000–250,000 km and costs €500–1,100 to fix.
✓ The faults of this engine were checked against sources (10/2026). Each item has at least two independent sources or an official recall or parts-maker technical note.
Signs: Coolant level drops, pink crust or wet spot under the pump, whine from the accessory side; ignored it can overheat the engine
Fix: Replace the water pump and refill with Toyota long-life coolant; check the coolant level at every oil change
Signs: Rattle from the chain side, timing correlation fault codes
Fix: Replace chain, tensioner, guides and, if worn, the VVT gears together
Signs: Engine light, Valvematic fault codes, rough idle or limp mode, rarely the engine stalls
Fix: Read the codes, check wiring and the Valvematic control unit; replace the actuator or control unit if faulty
Signs: Hunting or uneven idle, occasional stalling, mostly on gently driven cars
Fix: Clean the throttle body and intake, then run the idle relearn
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
Typical routine maintenance cost for 100,000 km: €2,200–4,950. Sum of the services and wear parts in the plan above (about 15,000 km a year, independent workshop), without faults.
Intervals and typical prices for the Toyota Corolla (E170) with the 1.3 / 1.6 Dual VVT-i (Toyota NR / ZR) engine. The app gives the exact plan for your mileage.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Spark plugsIgnition | every 60,000 km or every 48 months | €50–160 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 Petrol1,598 cm³ · 97 kW (132 hp) | 49.5 % | 2014–2018 | 148 g/km | — |
| 1.3 Petrol1,329 cm³ · 73 kW (99 hp) | 10.1 % | 2014–2018 | 129 g/km | — |
| 1.3 Petrol1,329 cm³ | 2.6 % | 2014–2017 | 129 g/km | — |
| 1.6 Petrol1,598 cm³ | 2.6 % | 2014–2017 | 132 g/km | — |
Source: European Environment Agency (EEA), monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars, CC BY 4.0. CO₂ and fuel use are official type-approval values (WLTP from 2021), not real-world consumption.
The faults with the highest risk: timing chain stretch at high mileage (130,000–250,000 km, €500–1,100); water pump leak or whine (50,000–160,000 km, €200–450).
Chain.
0W-20 / 5W-30 · API SN / ILSAC · ~4.2 L · every 15,000 km.
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Main sources for the faults of this engine:
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles. How we check the data →
Updated 29/10/2026