Toyota Probox common problems in Kenya

One of the most popular cars in Kenya is the Toyota Probox in Kenya. The car is loved by many because of its reliability and fuel economy. But are there any problems that have been reported by owners of Toyota Probox in Kenya? Below, we are going to look at issues that you may encounter as an owner of the vehicle.

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Below are the common Toyota Probox problems:

  • Vibration at some speed ranges- some drivers have reported vibration of the car when it is at certain speed ranges, for example between 40km/h to 60km/h. This problem is also in the Toyota Sienta, wheel balancing or replacement of gear mount bushes will help solve this issue.
  • Loss of power- the vehicle might lose power, often, this is caused by worn-out parts and will only happen when the vehicle has covered thousands of kilometers. To solve this issue, you will need to diagnose the problem and replace the worn-out engine parts. These could be spark plugs, air filters or even the air cleaner.
  • Transmission problems- you might experience problems whit your transmission/gearbox. This can be avoided by timely maintenance and using the recommended transmission fluid.
  • High fuel consumption- some drivers have also reported high fuel consumption, this problem could be caused by worn out/malfunctioning engine parts. Solutions include replacing air filters and timely change of oil as recommended in the owner’s manual.

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As you can see from above, the Toyota Probox is a very reliable car and you will experience little to no problems. That being said, the vehicle parts will break or even wear out as time goes by, you should hence be always ready to do repair just in case there is a breakdown. Remember to also take your Probox for service regularly as recommended by the manufacturer.

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  1. My probox has a problem of gear changing from 4to5 and has no power ,what could be the problem?I serviced atf ,oil ,plugs,air cleaner and the problem is not solved yet

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