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1999 Toyota Corolla repairs by problem area

Engine (36%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (26%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

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

Other (6%)

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1999 Toyota Corolla electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (21%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (29%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

1999 Toyota Corolla

Engine not specified

100000 mi

US $300
alternator 
155000 mi

C $100
Starter problem. Had a friend who is a mechanic look at my starter. He took it apart and rebuilt a part. 
204000 mi

US $60
rear driver's side brake light out- was wiring issue, bulb was fine 
202000 mi

US $400
Starter replaced 

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1999 Toyota Corolla 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

133000 mi Backup lights not operating. Mechanic found broken wiring to light assembly and repaired. 
270000 mi

US $800
Horn Stopped working 
283000 mi

US $257
needed new alternator 

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1999 Toyota Corolla 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

138000 mi The cigarette lighter stopped getting electricity, so I couldn't charge my GPS or my phone. They needed more time to fix it, so I had to bring it back in in September. 
138000 mi

US $150
Cigarette lighter no longer charged GPS or phone. The shop needed more time to fix it, so I came back in after Labor Day. 
164000 mi

US $50
Air conditioning coolant needed to be recharged. System was otherwise fine. 
137000 mi

US $550
replaced starter 
99000 mi

US $250
A/C had slow leak, dealer recharged adding in some sort of dye to find leak. Brought back in 2 weeks so that they could look for dye with special light. Leak found, A/C works great - now that it's fall! 
136000 mi

US $145
Heater fan squealing, replaced by Vocational school 

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1999 Toyota Corolla Electrical Problems

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