2025 TOYOTA CENTURY

Typical onset: 60,000-120,000 mi

Symptoms: Persistent ticking noise on cold start that may not fully go away when warm, Check engine light with cam position correlation codes, Loss of low-end power

Fix: Lifters can collapse or wear unevenly, especially if oil changes are stretched. Full lifter replacement requires removing camshafts; budget 12-16 hours labor plus all 32 lifters and associated gaskets. Some techs attempt cleaning with solvent flushes first (2 hours), but results are hit-or-miss.

Estimated cost: $3,200-5,800

Typical onset: 120,000-180,000 mi

Symptoms: Rattling noise from front of engine on startup, P0016 or P0017 cam/crank correlation codes, Rough idle or delayed throttle response

Fix: The 2UR-FSE uses three chains (primary plus two secondary). When primary stretches or guides crack, cam timing drifts out of spec. Full timing service includes chains, tensioners, guides, and VVT-i gears; requires front cover removal. 18-24 hours labor, plus water pump and seals while you're in there.

Estimated cost: $4,500-7,200

Typical onset: 80,000-140,000 mi

Symptoms: Transmission fluid dripping from front-center of vehicle, Burnt ATF smell after highway driving, Transmission temperature warning on dash

Fix: The high-pressure cooler lines develop corrosion or fatigue cracks at crimp points. Lines themselves are $400-600 in parts; replacement involves dropping the front skid plate and working around hybrid inverter cooling lines. 3-4 hours labor, plus fresh ATF-WS fill (5 quarts).

Estimated cost: $900-1,600

Typical onset: 150,000+ mi

Symptoms: Coolant loss with no visible external leak, Sweet smell from exhaust, White residue on oil cap or milky dipstick in severe cases

Fix: Multi-layer steel gaskets can weep coolant externally or internally. Bank 2 (passenger side) sees more heat on this platform. Single-bank gasket job requires removing exhaust manifolds, hybrid wiring harness routing, and dealing with seized head bolts in aluminum block—plan for extractions. 16-20 hours for one bank, 28-34 for both. Machine shop resurface adds cost if warpage exceeds 0.003".

Estimated cost: $4,800-6,500 (single bank), $8,500-12,000 (both)

Typical onset: 100,000-150,000 mi

Symptoms: Visible wobble of front crank pulley, Belt squealing that doesn't resolve with tensioner adjustment, Vibration at idle that worsens with AC on

Fix: The rubber damper layer delaminates, allowing the outer ring to slip or wobble. If it separates completely, serpentine belt shreds and you lose power steering, alternator, and water pump—potential overheat. Replacement requires balancer puller and installer tools; 2-3 hours labor.

Estimated cost: $650-1,100