1998 Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla 1998

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1998 Toyota Corolla repairs by problem area

Engine (56%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (31%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (6%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 32 repairs.
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1998 Toyota Corolla engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (41%)

< $100 (35%)

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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.

1998 Toyota Corolla

Engine not specified

Recommended: replace valve cover gasket and tube seals, replace timing tensioner O-ring, replace spark plugs and ignition wires. 
153600 mi

US $934
Replaced the original clutch assembly; started to slip after 14 years. 
105000 mi

US $80
Replaced O2 sensor 
180000 mi

US $200
The car also randomly shut off when idling. I was told it was just the sensor. These cars are built to last forever!! 
332000 mi

US $155
Serpentine belt replaced along with oil pan gasket which had a leak 
341000 mi

US $130
water got into plugs and wires had to be replaced 

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1998 Toyota Corolla 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

85560 mi muffler 

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1998 Toyota Corolla 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

202000 mi

US $500
Clutch slipping. Replaced clutch and release bearing. The lining was shot ... after 200,000 miles. Exhaust leak at manifold. Replaced manifold. 

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1998 Toyota Corolla 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

45880 mi

C $550
Replaced battery and exhaust pipe 
73160 mi

C $1000
Needed Exhaust Pipe replaced. 
112000 mi

US $175
Damper in drivebelt tensioner was leaking. Replaced drivebelt tensioner. Also drive/accessories belt was replaced as scheduled maintenance. 
138500 mi

US $200
Timing chain tensioner o-ring replaced. 
87000 mi Check engine light went on for vapor recovery system. Couldn't afford to repair, however, found out it was covered by recall. 
190000 mi

US $169
Water pump went out, replaced it. 
117000 mi

US $59
Canister that collects gasoline vapors from the fuel system is plugged. Causes check engine lite to come on. Throws off engine computer control emissions system. 
124200 mi

US $390
Currently have check engine light on fuel tank emission control system. Analyzed at garage repairing the steering link. Have not repaired it yet. Cost over $500 for emission problem solution. 
129000 mi

US $43
Never fixed emission control system. 

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1998 Toyota Corolla Engine Problems

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