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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%)

Chart based on 78 repairs.
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1999 Toyota Corolla engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (19%)

$100 - $499 (48%)

< $100 (30%)

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Chart based on 27 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
piston 
US $450 Head Gasket & timing belt around March. Acccident in May, sold car. 
220000 mi

US $10
muffler clamp broke 
203980 mi Catalytic converter needed replacing 
112000 mi

US $24
Replaced valve cover gasket. Also replaced spark plugs and wires. 

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1999 Toyota Corolla 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

245800 mi

US $800
exhaust leak 
249000 mi

US $368
Radiator leak. Replaced radiator and fan belt. 
267000 mi

US $484
New ignition coil, plugs and wires 

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1999 Toyota Corolla 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

134000 mi

US $240
Motor mount replaced 
138000 mi There's a clunking noise that occurs about half the time when I step on the brakes. I brought it in before, and he fixed the motor mounts, but that didn't fix the problem. 
138000 mi Check engine light came on (not related to the gas cap). The mechanic scanned the code and told me it was related to the emission system, cleared it, and told me to come back if it comes back on. 
175000 mi

US $130
Exhaust manifold gasket needed to be replaced. 
196000 mi

US $47
Check engine came on, had it reset and light hasn't returned yet. 
102000 mi

US $422
Check engine signal was always lit. My mechanic put the car on a smoke machine and found that there was a leak in the EVAP valve. Toyota only allows you to replace the whole assembly, and not just the valve. 
152520 mi

C $100
replaced coil pack 
130820 mi

C $150
Small leak in the exhaust 
91000 mi

US $216
Serpentine belt tensioner replaced. 
99000 mi

US $400
CEL. replaced charcoal canister. CEL back on a few days later. Replaced another emissions system component. 
110000 mi

US $732
Brought car in for exhaust leak, found leak where exhaust pipe connects to manifold. 
126000 mi

US $40
There was/is a vibrating noise during idle in gear (waiting in traffic). It seemed quite loud, took car to Firestone and they supposedly tightened a shield under the hood. After a couple of days vibration noise returned, haven't gone back. 
129000 mi

US $500
Same problem as before, engine vibration noise more consistent. Different repair shop believes full tuneup will resolve the problem, will also change serpentine belt and perform other scheduled maintenance 
123000 mi

US $520
Check engine light (CEL) came on. Dealer noted that oil was leaking through engine gaskets into cylinder such that oil was making ignition impossible. Replaced gaskets, spark plugs and wires. Set timing to factory standards. 
180500 mi

US $124
Check Engine Light. Was informed needed aftermarket catalytic converter bolt on for about $1000. Declined to repair. Reset light. Came back on about six months later. Car not worth fixing. Drive belt tensioner rattles. Did not fix yet 
195000 mi

US $57
Gas cap 
70000 mi

US $400
some exhaust feed line leak causing the check engine light to come on.  
104000 mi

US $1080
Replaced water pump. 

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