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2010 Toyota Corolla repairs by problem area

Engine (36%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (4%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (34%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (5%)

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2010 Toyota Corolla electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (2%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (51%)

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Chart based on 43 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Toyota Corolla

Engine not specified

73320 mi

C $400
AC condenser leaking (replaced) 

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2010 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan

132-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

140120 mi

C $96
Battery was becoming weak and needed to be replaced before winter. 
73160 mi

C $750
Exhaust replaced rusted 
127720 mi

C $11
Replaced right front headlight. 
137902 mi

C $3
Replaced both license plate light bulbs. 
142712 mi Replaced right low beam headlight--second time in less than a year, so I am curious what's up with that? 

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2010 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan

132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

30000 mi

US $26
New DRL bulb 
38000 mi Alternator replacement 
71000 mi

US $95
Replaced the cabin blower motor. 
86000 mi

US $750
Replaced battery terminals 
62000 mi

$500
Alternator replacement 
80000 mi

US $450
Alternator bearings worn out, noticfible whining noise, failure imminent 
117000 mi

US $700
Alternator, serpentine belt,  
178000 mi

US $55
Replace Aux jack 
138000 mi

US $30
horn repaired 
58280 mi Grinding sound on cold start. Starter motor not disengaging, starter was replaced. 
23000 mi

US $238
Passenger detection system for airbag and front passenger seatbelt sensors were not operating properly, had to be recalibrated 
62000 mi Engine made a grinding noise shortly after being started. Starter was not disengaging properly. Replaced starter. 
75500 mi

US $403
Lights would flicker when the car was running. Alternator replaced. Lights would flicker when the car was running. First dealer replaced the alternator. Did not fix problem. 3 days later, the car would not start - obvious electrical/relay noises. Had to be towed - 2nd dealer found broken ground wire. 
125600 mi Noise from driver's power window. Replaced motor and regulator under warranty. 
129000 mi Radio quit working. Would not power on. 
150000 mi

US $20
Air conditioner not blowing cold. Hooked up a manifold set and added approximately 1 pound of Freon and dye. Will reevaluate later. 
58680 mi

C $1000
AC stopped working 
59520 mi AC not working 
115000 mi

US $127
Battery was critically low and needed replacing. 
145670 mi

US $496
Car shut down while driving and battery indicator light came on. Car was towed to the dealership and diagnosed with a bad alternator. Alternator was replaced and routine oil change was performed. 
150000 mi

US $125
Battery died and needed to be charged due to a sudden surge of cold weather. Car was driven to AutoZone for battery diagnostic test, and was diagnosed with a bad battery. AutoZone installed a new battery. 
39000 mi

US $150
Battery died with No warning, fine the night before (no hard starts, no indicators). Next morning dead, even after a jumping the battery to start the car, the battery would not charge. 
3000 mi Bluetooth activation button was not working properly. New part ordered and system successfully replaced. 
29760 mi Car had a difficult time starting. Technician performed test and discovered battery was defective. Battery replaced under warranty. 
77500 mi

C $985
car lost power when driving on the highway and had to be towed back to the dealership. see previous - car lost power and dealership replaced battery ( to run diagnostics as they said the battery was defective). Then informed the alternator was bad and had to be replaced as well. 
65000 mi

US $250
Failed power door actuator replaced (not LF) 
67000 mi

US $120
Replaced failed LF power door actuator 
57000 mi

US $386
Heater blower motor went bad, had to completely replace it. 
69440 mi Electric window switches replaced. 
83700 mi

C $320
Alternator replaced with an after-market item 
49600 mi

C $150
Replace battery 
41900 mi

US $322
replace starter 
82000 mi

US $250
replaced alternator; repaired engine ground strap 
41000 mi Radio shortened out. Was able to replace under pre-owned warranty. 
71000 mi

US $600
Had to replace the alternator. Nothing really since this is just standard maint. I suppose? 

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2010 Toyota Corolla 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

88200 mi Battery was low enough to preven the car from starting 

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2010 Toyota Corolla Electrical Problems

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