Multi-Point Inspection Summary

The ideal vehicle maintenance plan includes routine multi-point inspections as preventative maintenance to detect and correct components carrying minor risks before they end up causing bigger problems such as unsafe driving. The multi-point inspection includes checking and evaluating primary systems and specific components, with the objective being to keep the vehicle in peak condition with limited performance risk.

The Multi-Point Inspection Form

The inspection form is vital for a thorough inspection, provides the basis for communicating the results, and is the staging point for the corrective maintenance needed to fix any problems found. The genuine Toyota form is organized by vehicle area and is used by the technician for a thorough inspection and accurate risk assessment.

How to Interpret Inspection Form Results

Each component checked gets a risk score signaling the risk level and if/when corrective maintenance is needed. Green scores are for components carrying no risk with no maintenance needed. Yellow scores represent some wear and tear with future maintenance needed. Red scores signal a high risk with immediate attention recommended.

What Does a Multi-Point Inspection Include?

The genuine Toyota Multi-Point Inspection checklist is organized according to vehicle area:

• Exterior - Horn operation, safety lights and signals, windshield wipers, windshield, and fuel cap
• Interior - Interior lights, dashboard warning lights, cabin air filter, and parking brake
• Under Hood - Engine air filter, battery, cooling system for leaks, hoses, drive belts, radiator, and A/C condenser
• Fluids - Windshield wiper, motor oil, power steering, coolant, brake, transmission, differential, and transfer case
• Under Vehicle - Driveshaft, exhaust, steering, suspension, fuel lines, and fluid leaks.
• Tires - Tread depth, abnormal wear, rims, lug nuts, and pressure
• Brakes - Pads/lining, lines, hoses, calipers, and rotors
• Technician Comments - This area is for other items found by the technician that the driver should know.