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2002 Toyota Corolla repairs by problem area
Engine (52%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (9%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 64 repairs.
2002 Toyota Corolla repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (32%)
< $100 (53%)
Chart based on 53 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2002 Toyota Corolla
Engine not specified
| Toyota Corolla in Nova Scotia, Canada Oct 2008 - May 2009 | |||
| May 2009110980 mi | Engine threw a rod. Complete write-off. Oil changes regularly - last one five weeks prior to breakdown. No oil in engine at time of failure. No oil on driveway, no blue smoke, no low oil pressure warning light prior to rod being thrown. | ||
2002 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan
125-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Toyota Corolla in Quebec, Canada Mar 2014 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Apr 2014124000 miC $50 | Replacement of pre-catalyser oxygen sensor. | ||
| Toyota Corolla in California, United States May 2014 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Jul 2014205000 miUS $1800 | AT replaced catalytic converter failed, replaced Muffler replaced | ||
| Toyota Corolla in Ontario, Canada Apr 2009 - Jul 2010 | |||
| Jun 2010164300 miC $60 | Rod Bearing Blown. Estimated $2500-$4500 for engine replacement. | ||
| Toyota Corolla in Michigan, United States Oct 2008 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Aug 200979000 miUS $360 | Emissions valve malfunctioned, triggering CEL and requiring replacement of the valve. Air conditioner O-ring leaking, requires labor-intensive repair and recharge A/C Headlight bulb burned out @79k miles (note this model has daytime running lights) Belt squeak for a few minutes when cold starting during cool or wet weather | ||
| Jun 201083000 miUS $55 | Air conditioning recharge | ||
| Jun 201398000 miUS $20 | Muffler support bolt broke due to rust. | ||
| Sep 2014108000 miUS $469 | 1 of 2 exhaust gaskets replaced. 2nd not replaced due to stuck O2 sensor bolt. Timing chain tensioner O-ring replaced for leak Very slow leak at condenser o-ring, not repaired due to corrosion would require condenser replacement. Advised to recharge as needed every few years. | ||
| Jan 2015111000 miUS $20 | headlight | ||
| Sep 2016126000 miUS $460 | Exhaust pipe at engine broke, due to both age and a minor muffler strike on a curb when backing into a parking space. | ||
| Apr 2017131000 miUS $200 | clutch slave cylinder was leaking, and was replaced | ||
| Toyota Corolla in Michigan, United States Nov 2008 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Apr 2010113700 miUS $120 | Front passenger caliper froze up | ||
| Toyota Corolla in Washington, United States Oct 2010 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Jan 2013 | Compression low in cylinder 2. Rebuild required. No repair made. | ||
2002 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan
125-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Toyota Corolla in Ontario, Canada Feb 2003 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Jun 200339680 mi | Water pump leak-replaced with new under warranty | ||
| Oct 2006133300 miC $500 | Belt tensioner replaced,Blower making noise-replaced | ||
| Nov 2007161200 miC $2000 | Car had noise, dealer said is steering pump-replaced-turns out is AC compressor-replaced | ||
| Apr 2010199640 miC $500 | Fuel&Air induction system service. Sway Bar bushings replaced | ||
| Jun 2010199640 miC $300 | engine light on-dealer said is CAT converter, turns out to be O2 sensor-replaced myself | ||
| Jan 2011227540 miC $1700 | Oil leak from Timing Chain Cover Gasket, Replaced Timing Chain, Front Brake Cilinders | ||
| Feb 2011232500 mi | Everything else is regular maintanence which cost me another 10000 throughout the 10 years period | ||
| Toyota Corolla in Idaho, United States Jun 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 2022115620 miUS $265 | Front wheel bearings were starting to make noise. They were replaced Driver’s window was working intermittently. Window motor and regulator were replaced. | ||
| Toyota Corolla in North Carolina, United States Apr 2012 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Nov 201277100 miUS $85 | Oil Leak across engine compartment.Problem was determined to be bad PCV valve. Also completed oil change. | ||
| Toyota Corolla in Virginia, United States Nov 2003 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Jul 200338000 miUS $115 | Diagnostic charge ($85) for first DTC observed for the vehicle. Related to EVAP system malfunction - dealer quoted $360 for repair, repaired it myself for $30 for the part. Dealer indicated that part would not be covered under emissions warranty. | ||
| Toyota Corolla in Quebec, Canada Jul 2016 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jul 201686180 miC $90 | Front pipe exhaust noise, they had to replace front pipe gasket and bolts. Still making a little noise but acceptable. | ||
| Toyota Corolla in California, United States Jan 2012 - Jun 2017 | |||
| May 2012141400 miUS $89 | battery connection was dirty and car wouldn't start | ||
| Jul 2012145800 miUS $13 | locks or keys seem to be wearing out | ||
| Oct 2012150800 miUS $70 | Windshield washer fluid reservoir deteriorated and replaced. | ||
| Jan 2013155200 miUS $15 | Interior & Exterior Driver's side door handles failing because of cracking plastic. Repaired before complete failure. | ||
| May 2013157700 miUS $440 | Replaced front struts | ||
| Dec 2014177000 miUS $180 | replaced alternator | ||
| Aug 2015192300 miUS $3 | Yet another interior door opener broke. | ||
| Toyota Corolla in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada Sep 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Oct 2009182280 miC $550 | Car not handling well. Replaced front struts. | ||
| Toyota Corolla in North Carolina, United States Oct 2009 - May 2011 | |||
| Nov 2009102000 miUS $137 | In addition to routine maintenance, mass air sensor 1 | ||
| Mar 2010106000 miUS $88 | Check engine light, mass o2 sensor, possible cc; leaking oil | ||
| Jun 2010107000 mi | Possible mass oxygen sensor or catalytic convertor issues, engine drinking oil by the quart every 1000 miles. Opted not to repair. | ||
| Feb 2011114000 miUS $100 | Wiper motor out entirely. checked fuses initially, then noticed burnt plastic on the cylinder joint where the motor is attached. Front passenger side inner door handle pull snapped clean off. | ||
| May 2011116000 mi | P0420 code - catalytic convertor bank 1 imminent failure | ||
| Toyota Corolla in North Dakota, United States Feb 2012 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Mar 2012141000 mi | Bottom part of the shielding that protects the catalytic converter had rusted and fallen off. Mechanic said that the upper part of the shielding was still in place and it would be fine as long as I didn't drive in tall grass. | ||
| Toyota Corolla in Virginia, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2009 | |||
| Jun 2009151000 mi | Air conditioner compressor started sporadically not coming on within this season. When it came on, it worked fine, but sometimes it didn't come on. The blower motor had problems throughout the life of the car. Six replaced under warranty over the years. The check engine light had been on for about two years. The repair shop said it needed a new catalytic converter. Really, I think all it needed was a new O2 sensor - it passes the emissions test with flying colors. | ||
| Toyota Corolla in North Carolina, United States Jan 2011 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Feb 201165000 miUS $100 | driver side door handle broke, door panel had to be replaced hence - +90bucks in labor; labor surhcharge would have been 45USD had the door panel not needed to be removed timing chain tensioner was "spitting" oil - the mechanic noticed that while performing the NC state inspection. changed the drive belt at the same time (+100 bucks) | ||
| Toyota Corolla in Ontario, Canada Jun 2013 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Feb 2014119660 mi | Shocks and struts were coming due for replacement | ||
2002 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan
125-horsepower 1.8L I4 3-speed automatic FWD
| Toyota Corolla in British Columbia, Canada May 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 2011104160 miC $147 | Timing chain tensioner was replaced as it was leaking oil. Had to replace front crankshaft oil seal as was leaking oil. | ||
| Aug 2014130200 miC $50 | It was time to replace the serpentine belt as small crack could be seen at 205K... | ||
| Toyota Corolla in Texas, United States Mar 2018 - Apr 2019 | |||
| Apr 201888000 miUS $200 | Replace leaking cam cover gasket Replace broken door handle. Replace sun damaged door panels. | ||
| Toyota Corolla in Texas, United States May 2016 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Sep 2016132000 miUS $10 | Clean fuel injectors - a Seafom bottle did the trick. It was turning on the Engine Light with code P172 - Mix to lean. | ||
| Mar 2017140000 miUS $15 | Engine light came on; it was lean gas mix. I pour a bottle of sea foam drive it a couple miles and gone. It might need to clean the injectors. The same as before; I am believing the problem is relate to a particular gas station. Check engine light came on; gas mix too lean; added a Seafoam bottle, drove a couple miles issue resolved. | ||
| Toyota Corolla in Florida, United States Mar 2015 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Apr 2015129800 miUS $275 | wheel bearings were replaced on the passenger front wheel | ||
| Feb 2016145600 miUS $700 | failed charcoal issue. | ||
| Toyota Corolla in New York, United States Sep 2015 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Oct 201580000 mi | Replacement of battery | ||
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