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2008 Toyota Corolla repairs by problem area

Engine (47%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (5%)

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2008 Toyota Corolla suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (25%)

$500 - $999 (25%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan

126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

111300 mi

US $260
Driver side rear wheel bearing needed replacement. 
59500 mi This car has had a steering wheel vibration since purchased new. Have had wheels balanced 4 times by 3 different shops. New tires were tried. 4 wheel allignment was done. Vibration is independant of gear, engine RPM, and braking. 

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2008 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan

126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

224000 mi

US $370
Strut boots disintegrated and caused damage to strut. Replaced both struts. Front strut boots disintegrated causing strut damage. Replaced both front shocks. 
209000 mi

US $350
I replaced struts with full coil assembly. 
169000 mi

US $1400
Replace tie rods. Wheel alignment 
104000 mi

US $987
Also power steering fluid leaking. They also said the serpentine belt needed replacing. 
78700 mi

US $850
Steering was tight and car bounced excessively on rough road. Changed all four struts, front sway links and had wheels re-aligned. 

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2008 Toyota Corolla Suspension Problems

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