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2013 Toyota Corolla repairs by problem area

Engine (19%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (16%)

Other (19%)

Chart based on 31 repairs.
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2013 Toyota Corolla repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (30%)

< $100 (57%)

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Chart based on 30 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Toyota Corolla

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Toyota Corolla in Idaho, United States
Feb 2017 - Jun 2022
Feb 2021

78000 mi

US $383
My car was having trouble shifting gears, and was reading code P2757. Took to Toyota dealership and they fixed it. I know they added more transmission fluid but I don't remember what else they did. 
Jul 2021

82000 mi

US $150
There seemed to be a grinding sound especially when turning a corner and braking. My dad replaced a bearing on (I think) the front driver's side. 

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2013 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan

134-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Toyota Corolla in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2017 - Jun 2022
Nov 2021

75640 mi

C $50
Right front wheel bearing was noisy. No play in it but it was growling. 

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2013 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan

132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Toyota Corolla in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2018 - Jun 2022
Jun 2018

54000 mi

US $250
ABS module went out causing all three lights on the dash. Installed a used module due to the dealer cost being close to $700 new. 
Jan 2022

81000 mi

US $800
Catalytic Converter was shot. Replaced the entire pipe and Oxygen sensors 
Toyota Corolla in California, United States
Sep 2016 - Sep 2018
Aug 2018

95000 mi

US $245
recall for computer upgrade. Upgrade caused transmission to malfunction immediately. Dealer replaced transmission for free 
Toyota Corolla in Hawaii, United States
Sep 2014 - Jun 2022
Mar 2020

53000 mi

US $800
Car was noisy, shop replaced water pump, drive belt. 
Toyota Corolla in Florida, United States
Apr 2018 - Oct 2019
Jun 2018

52000 mi

US $17
AC not blowing cold. Dealer recharged the system. They never stated what they did to fix the problem. A/C not cooling well when fan speed set to high. Added 1 12oz can of R-134a refrigerant to the system. Now system cools down to 38F 
Sep 2018

55000 mi

US $65
Water leaking into trunk due to shrunk gasket. Replaced original factory gasket with a new one. 
Toyota Corolla in Manitoba, Canada
Oct 2015 - Jun 2022
Nov 2017

17980 mi

C $610
Rust at the truck lid. Removing of rust and repainting. 
Mar 2018

19911 mi

C $119
Engine Check and Track Off lights has come ON. After diagnostic testing, CODE P0441 Evap System purge flow. Inspect VSV, purge VSV. Removed VSV and cleeaned debris from purge VSV. Cancel lights. 
Apr 2018

19840 mi

C $18
Replaced wiper blade, damaged ( passenger side). From winter to hybrid type. 
Toyota Corolla in Georgia, United States
Feb 2013 - Aug 2020
Mar 2014

9000 mi
motor for the windshield washer system failed 
Dec 2014

13000 mi
fake chrome coating on door handles pealing 
Jul 2015

17300 mi

US $33
Windshield washer spray failed. 1 to 2 splitter valve for washer fluid to windshield failed. Could only get a replacement from Toyota. Small plastic T was $25. Seriously? 
Jun 2017

35000 mi
Manual trunk release did not work. Adjusted and now it works 80% of the time. 
Dec 2017

39000 mi

US $125
Front bumper came lose at the side at two connection points. Glove compartment chases became lose and would not longer align to close properly. 
Apr 2018

41000 mi

US $28
Passenger windshield washer sprayer clogged. Had to disassemble and clean and reassemble. Sprayer nozzle chipped and had to replace. 
Jun 2018

42000 mi

US $45
Manual trunk release fails 50%. Electronic works reliably. This is the third attempt to correct and still it fails intermittently. 
Jan 2019

44000 mi

US $250
Both my key/fob batteries died or nearly. Replaced both at batteries plus. Not smart to have non replaceable batteries . 
Apr 2019

47000 mi

US $12
Passenger side windshield washer line splitter failed and could not unclog. Replaced it with new non OEM. 
Toyota Corolla in Kentucky, United States
Jan 2013 - May 2015
Apr 2014

23700 mi
Knocking noise coming from the engine at low idle once engine is warmed. Cause not found. Was told to bring back if it got worse. 
Toyota Corolla in United Arab Emirates
Feb 2013 - Jul 2015
Sep 2013

20460 mi
Dealer said it needed new fuel injectors because it was not starting at the very first turn of the key. It hesitated often. 
Toyota Corolla in Florida, United States
Jul 2015 - Jun 2018
Aug 2016

19000 mi

US $20
Noticed that one of the map light covers was out of place, took it off and noticed that the plastic clip broke off not allowing it to clip in anymore. The second cover looked fine but when pressed on it, fell off. Covers were replaced 
Feb 2017

20000 mi

US $128
3 days prior, car did not start. Jump started okay. Thought it was battery, replaced it. Next day, happened again. Took it to mechanic, after tracing the electrical systems, found that the grounding wires broken. Replaced grounding wires. 
Toyota Corolla in California, United States
Oct 2015 - Jun 2018
Sep 2015

50610 mi

US $126
Car would suddenly no longer start, within 2 hours of still working and starting properly. Called AAA. They diagnosed that one cell in the battery failed and exchanged battery. 
Nov 2016

61800 mi

US $75
Heat shield below engine was partly loose and caused rattle. 
Jun 2017

68000 mi

US $556
Front rotors were badly warped. Replacement of front rotors, shims and pads. 
Toyota Corolla in California, United States
Dec 2012 - Jun 2022
Dec 2014

22000 mi
CD player intermittently fails to read discs. Dealer checked but could not reproduce. 
Dec 2021

75000 mi
Grinding noise when going over bumps. Hard to reproduce, not sure of diagnosis. 

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