2004 Toyota Solara Toyota Solara 2004

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2004 Toyota Solara repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (31%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (8%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (8%)

Chart based on 13 repairs.
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2004 Toyota Solara repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (62%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Toyota Solara 2dr Coupe

225-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

Toyota Solara in Colorado, United States
May 2008 - Jun 2018
Jan 2008

25000 mi
Engine light went on. Dealer says O2 sensor bad, tried to replace sensor, sensor fused to manifold, replaced manifold, then fried computer, replaced computer. 
Aug 2011

40000 mi

US $150
Passenger side airbag does not turn on when someone is in the seat. Returned car 4 times, still not functioning correctly. 
Aug 2014

62000 mi
Struts and strut tops in front end. Waiting weeks for parts (at dealer) 
Jun 2016

67000 mi
Both door actuators failed and needed replacement. 
Sep 2016

68000 mi
Oil leak after oil change. Defective drain plug gasket, fixed. 
Apr 2017

70000 mi
Front bumper cover came loose on passenger side. Attaching screw failed in wheel well. 
Toyota Solara in California, United States
May 2013 - Feb 2015
Feb 2015

47000 mi

US $250
Emission system: cracked gas cap and worn hose/connector for evaporation. 

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2004 Toyota Solara 2dr Coupe

157-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Toyota Solara in Indiana, United States
Sep 2015 - Oct 2016
Sep 2015

217000 mi

US $90
Clutch master cylinder failed peddle went to floor. Replaced master cylinder and slave cylinder. Car back to normal. 
Jan 2016

US $143
Steering stiff and makes popping sound. Replace steering Intermediate shaft. all is well with the Solara, drives like new. 
Apr 2016

236700 mi

US $68
Left front Wheel Bearing making noise. Replaced bearing in the hub assy. All is well with the Solara. 
Aug 2016

250000 mi

US $150
Rear parking brake arm on brake shoe seized up causing parking brake to remain on. Replaced Shoes, rotors and brake pads using new hardware. Brakes operate normal, parking brake operation normal. 

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2004 Toyota Solara 2dr Convertible

225-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

Toyota Solara in Wisconsin, United States
Dec 2011 - Mar 2015
Jul 2011

145000 mi

US $225
Replaced front left wheel bearing 
Feb 2013

155000 mi

US $90
Replaced 02 senser 

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2004 Toyota Solara Repair Histories

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