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1996 Toyota Corolla repairs by problem area

Engine (30%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (30%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 10 repairs.
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1996 Toyota Corolla repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (40%)

< $100 (30%)

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Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

1996 Toyota Corolla

Engine not specified

Toyota in West Virginia, United States
Jan 2014 - Jan 2014
Jan 2014

302000 mi

US $25
Bushings were hard from age. 
Toyota in Hawaii, United States
Jan 2015 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015

322000 mi

US $225
This year is known for the ignition needing to be replaced. Other than that everything on this vehicle is original and never needed repair. Power windows/locks, transmission, engine, everything but the battery and tires.Simply Amazing! 

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1996 Toyota Corolla 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

Toyota in Florida, United States
Mar 2011 - Mar 2013
Nov 2011

198000 mi

US $1300
Problem was rattling and loose steering, wandering. Tie rods, universal joint, rack and pinion, and a blown strut. All were replaced. 

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1996 Toyota Corolla 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Toyota in New Jersey, United States
Sep 2010 - Apr 2012
Jul 2011

277500 mi

US $770
Struts, all four, car was hoping around. Could have driven for a while. Fixed; car drives like a sports car compared to before. 
Oct 2011

285700 mi

US $327
A front axle was rattling having almost entirely worn through inside its sleeve. My mechanic kept hearing it but didn't see it - had to bang suspension parts until he heard the "wrong" noise. That was the big rattle. 
Dec 2011

289000 mi

US $130
Dropped a cylinder, replaced wires from rotor to plugs. 
Toyota in New York, United States
Jun 2010 - Jun 2012
Mar 2012

118000 mi

US $60
no voltage heading to left tail light. Couldn't identify break in wire. Kludged it: ran a wire from the other tail light, through bumper. 
Toyota in Washington, United States
Oct 2010 - Apr 2011
Nov 2010

116000 mi

US $500
Left front hub nut was loose. After retightening to specifications, noise ceased. 
Toyota in Washington, United States
May 2010 - Dec 2011
Aug 2010

215000 mi

US $85
Damaged AC fitting during prior self-repair, took in for recharge/refill. Shop ignored warning about damaged seal, AC gone in a week. Took in again for new seal and new recharge/refill, manager would not budge on price. 
Nov 2011

238500 mi

US $200
Persistant noise from alternator area. Had self-replaced 225K mile alt with junkyard alt, new belt. Had shop replace with new alt for sanity and longevity. Noise traced to idler pulley bearings--planning engine swap, not worth fixing. 

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