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Chart based on 5 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1997 Toyota Camry 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
153760 mi
C $90
CV outer boots replace - older ones (5-6yrs old from Edmonton) were badly cracked
85560 mi
C $500
Transmission selection cable broke at engine where it attaches to the lever to shift transmission into gear
210000 mi
US $35
Transmission leak
176000 mi
US $1300
Transmission slipping. Need a new transmission. Dealer cost $3500,transmission shop cost $2500. Ended up finding a certified mech. from toyota to put in a used tranny for $1300. One day job, car runs fine.
187000 mi
US $390
Check engine light code showed a problem with a transmission solenoid, which was then replaced & the computer reset. Check engine light did return 2 days later - however it has since gone out by itself?
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