2004 Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla 2004

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2004 Toyota Corolla repairs by problem area

Engine (47%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)

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

Other (5%)

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2004 Toyota Corolla electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (56%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan

130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

31000 mi Replaced two front window motors both passenger and driver 
95480 mi

C $300
car failed to start. gave no warning. wires were corroded &broke off. replace starter & coat wires to prevent. 

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2004 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan

130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

105000 mi

US $170
Small relay had failed in AC. Shop guy said for sure a dealer would have replaced entire AC. 
136000 mi

US $825
Blown bearing in AC compressor. Replaced AC compressor, tensor and accessory belt. 
149000 mi

US $100
Screeching noise during engine start: starter solenoid. 
197500 mi

US $85
Intermittant high leakage in lead from alternator replaced earlier in the year. Took the car in the shop for about 3 weeks to diagnose the wire occasionally rubbing against frame. 
125000 mi

US $200
The air bag light came on. The clock spring - which is located on the steering - wheel was replaced. 
82000 mi Had both headlamps go out at the same time. Thought it was a DRL problem, but turned out to be just my headlamps went bad (at the same time). Repaired myself. 
125000 mi Passenger window does not operate. We assumed it was related to the recall but dealer claims it is unrelated. 

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2004 Toyota Corolla 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

85800 mi

£100
Tricky headlight bulb change 

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2004 Toyota Corolla Electrical Problems

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