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1997 Toyota Corolla repairs by problem area

Engine (47%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (18%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (6%)

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1997 Toyota Corolla repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (24%)

$100 - $499 (53%)

< $100 (24%)

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Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

1997 Toyota Corolla

Engine not specified

Toyota in Georgia, United States
Jan 2012 - Jul 2012
Feb 2012

170500 mi

US $130
Replaced radiator 
Toyota in Illinois, United States
Apr 2014 - May 2014
Apr 2014 water pump, but it was not a naturally occurring break-down. Bad mechanic over tightened the water pump pulley so broke my water pump. :( thermostat. Dealer didn't burp the system enough/or something after new water pump installed so wasn't getting much heat. 
May 2014 Passenger side engine mount replaced. front passenger side wheel bearing replaced. The differential was making noises. The oil never got changed since didn't know it was suppose to be changed, no mechanic ever said so. :( 
Toyota in Minnesota, United States
Dec 2010 - Sep 2016
Sep 2016

154000 mi

US $200
Heater core failed, replaced with new, including hoses 

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1997 Toyota Corolla 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Toyota in California, United States
Aug 2011 - Feb 2013
Sep 2011

231000 mi

US $550
cracked manifold and cracked radiator 
Dec 2011

238000 mi

US $260
I heard a snick and then the outside of the seat sank much lower. replaced broken drivers seat frame. 
May 2012

253600 mi

US $700
2 wheel bearing assemblies 
Jan 2013

238000 mi
starter 
Toyota in New Jersey, United States
Nov 2009 - Jun 2011
Feb 2010

243300 mi

US $330
Caliper seized. Replaced caliper, rotor, brake line on front passenger side of car. New pads only on the front driver side. Cost ~ $330 
Jun 2010

249000 mi

US $130
Smelled what may have been brake fluid. Repair shop fixed leak in transmission, which was not a problem. They also "adjusted" the brakes, which resulted in them now making terrible noises. They refused to refund $,& refused to fix brakes Air conditioning no longer blowing cold air. Had the system recharged. Now working fine. 
Toyota in New Hampshire, United States
Mar 2010 - Jun 2011
May 2010

135000 mi

US $100
Code P0420, replaced cat, light and code went away. 
Sep 2010

140000 mi

US $88
Caliper piston sticking left side,replaced with re-manufactured calipers. 
Toyota in Texas, United States
Sep 2009 - Jul 2012
Dec 2011

105000 mi

US $930
Oil seals failed on engine, dripping oil onto timing belt. Timing belt, oil seals were replaced along with old radiator hose. 

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