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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan
132-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
88000 mi
Squeaky linkage.
93000 mi
Squeaky linkage and clutch. Nothing done.
82000 mi
Transmission makes a clicking noise noticeable at low speeds that goes away when clutch is engaged. Common problem on corolla forums. Dealer could not replicate so they did not repair under extended warranty.
61500 mi
US $500
My throw out bearing started squeaking (a known issue on this corolla) and its replacement was covered under my extended warranty. While they were in there I had them replace the clutch which I paid for out of pocket.
34000 mi
Axle popping from time to time. Dealership could not duplicate.
Left side CV boot split and slinging grease. Boot replaced.
96100 mi
Removed transaxle to replace both noisy differential side bearings, due to noise. Replaced transmission filter, replaced transmission fluid with Castrol Synthetic fluid, and adjusted shifter cable.
3 instances of hard shifting, months apart. diagnosis revealed no problems. Feel 'adaptive' trans gets confused, resulting in hard shifts. Was told electronics was likely culprit, but no known problems exist. Info logged into dlr database.
90000 mi
Right CV joint went bad. Warranty repair, using extended warranty.
49000 mi
Automatic Transmission made high pitch whine. Dealer said that it was an internal failure and replaced it under the power train warranty. Also gave me a free rental on a Camry for the day.
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