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2002 Toyota Camry repairs by problem area

Engine (44%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (3%)

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2002 Toyota Camry electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (12%)

$100 - $499 (41%)

< $100 (41%)

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Chart based on 41 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Toyota Camry

Engine not specified

177000 mi replaced starter would not turn over only clicked. 

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2002 Toyota Camry 4dr Sedan

192-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

104300 mi

US $368
Starter motor replaced 
183000 mi Replaced starter 
103000 mi

US $300
Failed starter 
112400 mi

US $557
Starter motor failed. Installed new Toyota factory starter motor. 
131200 mi

US $350
Starter failure after the usual drive back home on a weekday. AAA Battery check tested fine, had to tow the car to AAA next day for repair. 
114000 mi

US $450
Replaced the Starter 
155000 mi

US $1000
Air conditioning had a flashing light 
70000 mi Air conditioning not working had sensor module replaced. Also flushed and refilled engine oil, radiator fluid, power steering fluid, transmission fluid, and brake fluid. On the return trip I was told that the air conditioning bearing was squeaking and should be replaced. Since this is one of the reasons for the first repair I decided to wait. 
86000 mi

US $1895
window motor compressor repair 
116000 mi The battery was 5 years old and the car wouldn't idle. I had the battery replaced, but it did not solve the idle problem 
116000 mi Local shop couldn't repair Camry and sent it to dealership. They replaced the electronic control module and the throttle control module. It took almost 2 weeks to diagnose and get parts and only a few hours to repair. Cost about $2,000. 

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2002 Toyota Camry 4dr Sedan

157-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

143900 mi

C $125
Back up lamps quit, replace switch for lamps in transmission. 

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2002 Toyota Camry 4dr Sedan

157-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

161200 mi

C $90
Windshield Wiper motor corroded so badly that the motor housing came off the white metal casting of the wiper gear box. Replaced with rebuilt motor. 
202120 mi

C $20
Windshield washer motor rusted internally and seized, requiring replacement. 
136300 mi

US $10
Intermittent compressor engagement. Searched Google & found magic bullet TSB. Replaced faulty clutch relay=common problem with this model range. Problem solved for now. 
149400 mi

US $48
Starter dead, worked after tap with hammer. Dismantled and found brushes worn. Replaced brushes and solenoid. 
148300 mi Fuse for ac system failed. Replaced on own. 
145000 mi

US $15
AC light flashing occasionally - AC stops working - shutting off AC allows it to work again. Replaced AC clutch relay myself - AC now working without issue. Also checked refrigerant level - was OK. 
154000 mi

US $250
Starter froze up. Was able to tap it and get it to work to get to the shop. Needed new starter. 
155000 mi

US $14
Had to replace ac compressor clutch relay. 
170000 mi

US $100
Fuse overheated and melted through the main fuse block under the hood. Car would not run. Instead of replacing the whole block, they soldered wires to an external fuse and used silicon glue to hold it all in place. It has worked fine ever since. 
124000 mi

US $190
Starter failed. Replaced. 
145000 mi

US $145
evaporator block water entered passenger side carpets on the front and back 
127700 mi

US $510
starter had to be replaced 
148240 mi

C $250
Replaced the starter 
104000 mi

US $12
replace halogen headlight bulb 
106000 mi

US $515
Replace starter motor 
114800 mi

US $5
R&R 2 license plate bulbs - required removing trunk trim piece 
126000 mi

US $30
clean out plugged A/C drain 
68200 mi

C $125
determine all power door locks need to be replaced at a cost of 350 each 
69440 mi

C $500
Replaced front passenger actuators left and right 
54000 mi

US $70
A/C clutch controller went bad. My boss's wife had the same exact thing go bad on Camry of the same year. A/C clutch controller went bad. My boss's wife had the same exact thing go bad on Camry of the same year. 
204000 mi

US $350
Replaced starter 
127800 mi

US $100
replaced instrument panel 
64000 mi

US $100
Motor and actuator for rear window failed. Need to be replaced 
159000 mi

US $350
Starter replaced and new battery. 
221000 mi

US $150
Starter failed, replaced starter. 
249000 mi

US $90
Battery dropped a cell. 

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2002 Toyota Camry 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

90000 mi

US $250
Alternator 

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2002 Toyota Camry Electrical Problems

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