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2005 Toyota Corolla repairs by problem area
Engine (51%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 160 repairs.
2005 Toyota Corolla engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (45%)
< $100 (26%)
Chart based on 73 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Toyota Corolla
Engine not specified
| 79000 mi | Solenoid emissions |
2005 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 39000 mi | Serpentine belt and tensioner replaced per a TSB |
| 58000 mi US $500 |
Cooling pump failure - plastic vanes of pump impeller failed. Mechanic recommended a thermostat replacement since an overheat had occurred. |
| 76000 mi US $250 |
Check Engine Light. Was a bad O2 sensor. |
| 58260 mi C $165 |
Replaced serpentine belt |
| 83000 mi US $100 |
Bad thermostat replaced at 84,000 miles, first noticed at 83,000 miles with check engine light. Bad thermostat stuck open, drivibility unaffected. |
2005 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 171700 mi US $1000 |
Worn out manual clutch. It was replaced. |
| 178000 mi US $150 |
Replaced the oxygen sensor |
| 195300 mi US $200 |
Replaced the oxygen sensors |
| 203000 mi US $92 |
Mufler was welded back to pipe. |
| 87000 mi US $23 |
Intermittent PO456, Slow Evap Leak. Replaced Gas Cap. |
| 119000 mi US $599 |
P2238, replace B1S1 sensor. |
| 121000 mi US $246 |
Exhaust pipe sheared at rear flange (muffler). Installed resonator pipe kit. |
| 127247 mi US $356 |
Int evap issue, P0441/0455. Replace Evap Canister assy. |
| 80600 mi US $22 |
Replace intake manifold gasket with a new one. Did it myself in under an hour. Old gasket was worn and caused a vacuum leak. |
| 114000 mi US $300 |
Check engine light showed code P0171. I was told to replace oxygen sensor, which did no good, then I researched and found Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor was to blame. Replaced it, engine light off now. |
| 119000 mi US $11 |
During cold weather (15 F) engine revved (hunted) @ startup. Check engine light on, code said "engine running lean). From internet research, replaced intake manifold gasket. $10 part, 1.5 hours labor. |
| 194000 mi US $1175 |
Clutch had been slipping intermittently for about a year - mainly starting up steep grades. Recently started slipping in 2nd gear also. Took back to dealership for clutch replacement - about 24hour turnaround. |
| 218000 mi US $125 |
Radiator had slow leak. Obtained Denso radiator off Amazon - very easy to remove and replace radiator. Replaced coolant at same time. |
| 87000 mi US $250 |
The check engine light came on the car was idling really rough. There was a recall on the ECM unit. They replaced that and cleaned the throttle body. |
| 96500 mi C $275 |
1. Resonator pipe separated from the muffler pipe. Required new resonator pipe. 2. Heat shield between exhaust and gas tank came loose. New bracket was installed. |
2005 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 76500 mi | Brought the car in because of a warning light. A rubber gasket on the intake manifold was warn out or defective, requiring replacement of gasket. |
| 101500 mi US $540 |
Check engine light was coming on. Fuel System evaporative cannister was replaced |
| 122900 mi US $274 |
Intake manifold replaced |
| 90500 mi US $400 |
Tensioner pulley replacement. |
| 98100 mi US $350 |
Intake manifold gasket leak triggering check engine light. |
| 133000 mi US $400 |
Oil Pan Reseal |
| 28662 mi | Reprogram computer (diffic. to start when warm). Change transmission cooler hose. |
| 43090 mi C $350 |
Change belt tensionner |
| 265000 mi US $1100 |
replaced leaking valve cover and oil pan gaskets |
| 106000 mi US $34 |
Error code P2716 - Pressure Control Solenoid, showed up due to bad ECM. This is a common problem with 2005-2007 Toyota Corollas TSB TC015-07. Replaced the part with a similar salvaged ECM from ebay for $26 + Toyota OBDII cable to program the VIN into the unit. Taking the risk that the problem will occur again. Otherwise, replacing it using with a new part as recommended by the service bulletin would have cost $600 - $800. |
| 112300 mi US $50 |
spark plugs replacement |
| 119000 mi US $400 |
catalytic converter replacement |
| 151200 mi US $923 |
Replace timing chain tensioner and O-Ring |
| 119000 mi US $900 |
Had to replace the radiator (small hole in it). Also, the valve cover gasket was leaking so that was replaced. The spark plugs were replaced. All of the motor mounts and transmission mounts needed to be changed, as well. |
| 93000 mi US $100 |
The car squealed moderately loudly for about 10 minutes after first starting up the car in the mornings. The noise would go away for the rest of the day, but I went ahead and had the timing belt replaced. Now, no noise and no problem. |
| 101000 mi US $120 |
Minor oil leak near engine; gasket replacement solved the issue. |
| 80600 mi C $340 |
Broken middle part muffler. |
| 96400 mi C $600 |
Engine light. Emission control system defective. |
| 105710 mi C $300 |
Muffler rear part was original and needed to be changed. |
| 107260 mi C $1000 |
Mid-part muffler |
| 109740 mi C $200 |
Oil pressure sensor leak |
| 120900 mi C $1500 |
Muffler |
| 94100 mi US $80 |
Squealing from the engine while driving, especially in the morning. The belt was wearing and needed replacement. |
| 120000 mi US $1300 |
Catalytic converter rusted away causing loud noise when driving. |
| 83000 mi US $1475 |
Fuel pump failed on busy highway. Fuel pump replaced. Confidence in Toyota products greatly reduced. |
| 47000 mi US $500 |
canister evap system..svs valves |
| 64000 mi US $1800 |
computer replaced |
| 198100 mi US $400 |
Vacuum leak |
| 44000 mi | The ecm went bad, could not drive it, had to be towed. |
| 56000 mi US $127 |
mechanic noticed coolant hoses swelling and coolant not flowing properly. replaced upper and lower hoses. |
| 66700 mi US $110 |
Motor mounts going bad. but not broken yet so mechanic could not replace. front and rear mounts. |
| 55400 mi US $1150 |
Engine and tranny mounts no good. |
| 86000 mi US $1600 |
timing chain tensioner exhaust from engine to cat converter |
| 87000 mi US $300 |
belt tensr |
| 86800 mi US $1500 |
cooling system - replaced water pump,thermostat,both hoses. yr 2013 and hoses in 2015' suspension - control arms bushing went bad with inner and outer tie rods. yr 2013. |
| 30000 mi | Intermittent squeaking. Problem has been seen in other Corollas. Replaced belt and idler. 3 weeks out of warranty, but Toyota authorized full coverage. |
| 106000 mi US $10 |
Replaced intake manifold gasket due to low idle condition, related to TSB. |
| 59000 mi | Fuel pump died. The above doesn't seem to have a choice for fuel system issues and I dont know if it was electrical for mechanical. The dealer covered it for free under a "TSB" for issues with the Corolla fuel pumps. |
| 141800 mi US $280 |
Code 0171...intake gasket was replaced...a TSB was released for it. |
| 100000 mi US $20 |
Check engine light for evaporative emissions purge....needed new gas cap |
| 74400 mi C $120000 |
ECU bad, diagnose dunder warenty ECU replaced under warenty |
| 98000 mi US $498 |
Replace water pump, drain, flush, fill cooling system including heater core - serpentine belt, new plugs Small leak on pump - other items 100K PM. |
| 72000 mi US $225 |
Intake valve was replaced. Also ECM was discovered to be bad. This item was replaced for free under a recall. |
| 93000 mi C $500 |
Remove and install new computer-major problem with Corollas 2000-2010 |
| 115000 mi US $165 |
cracked and deteriorated serpentine belt |
| 128000 mi US $654 |
Fuel pump failure |
| 110000 mi US $300 |
Timing belt tensioner was "leaking", discovered at time of recall repair work, had it fixed |
| 115500 mi US $350 |
Also had serpentine belt and tensioner pulley changed to fix a small oil leak. |
| 87780 mi | CEL on. MAF sensor had to be cleaned. |
| 111600 mi | Went in for general checkup but the engine light was on for several weeks. Manifold 'donut' seal leaking. Oil leaking from Crank or Torque, tranny side. Will live with it. Engine light on. Caused by Gas Cap defect. Gas Cap replaced. Pain: Costs 40$ to put the car on the computer to discover causes of Witness Lights. |
| 217000 mi C $40 |
Oil change |
| 69000 mi US $200 |
Replaced leaking water pump. |
2005 Toyota Corolla 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 37200 mi R 300 |
Car was taken in for annual serivce. During this service it was discovered that the water pump needed replacing. The part was ordered but did not arrive the same day - it was then installed on the next day. |
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