Automotive Troubleshooting in Zambia
Common Car Problems: User-Reported Issues and Solutions
| Complaint | Description | Name and Location | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|
| The fuel pump don't last long, short time you find that it start over heating then engine stalls | 2001 Toyota Gaia | Enerst Muluti Zambia, Lusaka | |
| Owner’s manual | 2004 Toyota Raum | Peace Uwizeye Zambia, Lusaka | |
| Fuse blowing | 2002 Toyota Corolla Spacio; 1ZZE | Desmond Zambia, Zambia, Katete | |
| Power windows | 1998 Toyota Progres; None | Lawrence Muleka Zambia, Southern, Livingstone | |
| Locking System | 2002 Toyota Allion | PETER MUMBA ZAMBIA, LUSAKA | |
| Turn lights not working | 2001 Toyota Progres; NC 250 | Chate Zambia, Mansa | |
| O/D light flashing after driving vehicle for few minutes | 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado; No | Patrick Mulenga Zambia, Zambia, Lusaka | |
| Fan belt size | 2023 Toyota Nadia 2 comments | Kaggy Zambia, Lusaka | |
| speedometer | 1998 Toyota Harrier; Nil | Chinyama Kabuyana Zambia, North western province, Solwezi | |
| Gear two dying to engage | 2004 Toyota Corolla Axio; gearbox | Mwila Zambia, kafue | |
| Electrical speedometer not working | 1997 Toyota Noah 1 comment | MAYBIN LWENGA Zambia, Kabwe | |
| Hydrin problem | 1999 Toyota Hiace Van | Cathy Zambia, Lusaka | |
| Sound problem | 2017 Nissan AD Van | Oliver Zambia, Lusaka | |
| Not starting/cracking | 2006 Toyota Mark X; Kennedy Konkola | Kennedy Konkola Zambia, Lusaka | |
| Vehicle don't move after starting | 2002 Toyota Voltz | Reckson Malata Zambia, Lusaka | |
| MY CAR MARK 2, GRANDE 200 BEAMS, REV FLACTUATES WHILE STATIONERY AND CUTS DOWN WHEN IN MOTION AFTER DRIVING FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES | 2001 Toyota Mark II | BRIAN MUFUKAMA ZAMBIA, LIVINGSTONE | |
| Gear box | 1999 Toyota Windom; No | Rodney chilufya Zambia, Lusaka | |
| Engine comes on but no acceleration | 1999 Toyota Harrier | Sai Zambia, Choma | |
| Problem noah | 2004 Toyota Noah; Removal of thermostat and replacement of top radiator cover | Samuel Kunda Zambia, Copper Belt, Kitwe | |
| Help | 2001 Toyota Duet | Raj Zambia, Lusaka, Mazabuka | |
| Poor idling | 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero iO | David Lunda Zambia, Zambia, kitwe | |
| 4WD Service light ever on and Engine check is also on. | 2011 Toyota Isis | Vincent Zambia, Lusaka | |
| Mark X 2006 250G - Jerking at low speeds and gears 1 to 3 also when stopping | 2006 Toyota Mark X; Stock 3 comments | Ngandwe Musonda Zambia, Lusaka | |
| Gibson Newa | 2006 Toyota Mark X; Non | Gibson Newa Zambia, Lusaka | |
| Suspension | 2023 Toyota Noah 2 comments | Rodwell Musowe Zambia, Lusaka | |
| gearbox breaking while vehicle in at a certain speed | 1998 Toyota Harrier | CORNELIUS MUKONKA Zambia, Eastern Province, Chipata | |
| 1az engine | 2006 Toyota Noah; Noah | Steven chilando Zambia, Copperbel, Kitwe | |
| Not starting | 2006 Toyota Mark X | Nyambe Zambia, Lusaka | |
| Problem | 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero iO | bonny mizinga Zambia, Lusaka | |
| Loss of speed and jerking alot | 2007 Toyota Alphard | Andrew Sikwese Zambia, North-Western, Solwezi |
Updated on April 18, 2025