| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Chart based on 74 repairs.
2004 Toyota Corolla engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (44%)
Chart based on 34 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
| 40300 mi | water pump leaking, replaced under powertrain warranty |
| 121700 mi US $802 |
chain tensioner o ring |
| 121520 mi C $50 |
Engine service light on but no problem. Light turned off by technician. Initial reason for trip was for regular maintenance and new tires. |
| 111600 mi C $1500 |
Worn clutch |
| 92380 mi | exhaust pipe broke at coupling |
| 92380 mi | Replaced muffler. |
| 63860 mi | Initial problem was diagnosed as O2 sensor,it was replaced. Within 2 days, check engine light came on again-same fault-O2 sensor-taken back to shop. Further diagnostics revealed that intake manifold gasket was cracked. It was replaced, problem solved. |
| 63860 mi | Check engine light-diagnosed as O2 sensor, replaced Dec 30/08. Check engine light came on again Jan 2/09-diagnosed as faulty O2 sensor again, but found that intake manifold gasket was cracked. All covered free due to extended warranty purchased in 2004 |
| 75800 mi | check engine light came on, took to dealer who ran codes indicating gas cap seal was not adequate (surface rust). Dealer cleaned sealing surface and problem has not recurred since. Suggested a new $35 part be installed at next service in January. |
| 303000 mi US $120 |
Rusted exhaust pipe broke, required welding |
2004 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 83000 mi | Misfiring cylinders 1,3 (not an uncommon Corolla problem)! No warning light! After 1300.00 repairs and dealer initiating a Toyota Rep case, they suggested tearing down engine to find cause. That, plus car needing new catalytic, said NO! and traded. |
| 100000 mi US $650 |
Catalytic converter replacement |
| 105000 mi US $600 |
Serpentine belt |
| 291000 mi US $30 |
Oxygen sensor, downstream replaced. |
| 335500 mi US $45 |
Oxygen sensor replaced. (downstream) |
| 170000 mi US $475 |
Crank sensor |
| 155000 mi US $2200 |
Engine threw a rod through the block. |
| 41000 mi US $100 |
Oxygen sensor (downstream) replaced. |
| 160300 mi US $500 |
Engine light due to leak in fuel system...corrosion on neck below gas cap. |
| 47100 mi US $300 |
Coolant leak - waterpump replaced, serpentine belt replaced |
| 129000 mi US $720 |
Water pump worn out (rattling) and leaking radiator (small leak at metal to plastic joint). |
| 163500 mi US $400 |
Radiator was replaced. |
| 71000 mi US $700 |
timing belt |
| 206000 mi US $70 |
Exhaust pipe broke. |
| 43400 mi C $500 |
02 sensor replaced, ELM |
| 43400 mi C $250 |
O2 sensor and CEL again |
| 61160 mi C $180 |
O2 sensor, fuel system delivery |
| 66440 mi | Bosch part was glitching but no real Oxygen sensor fault |
| 174800 mi C $130 |
Accessory belt tensioner wore out |
| 181040 mi C $1100 |
Misfire on cylinders 1 & 2. Scan performed, nothing found. Possible intake gasket leak suggested. |
| 184780 mi C $150 |
Fuel system flushed to try to clear up misfire. Check engine light still on. |
| 190960 mi | Car was stalling at idle, removed throttle body and air idle valve from throttle body. Cleaned all and reinstalled. No longer stalling, but engine still misfiring occasionally. |
| 197780 mi | Check engine light, P300, P301, 0302 for random misfire. |
| 160000 mi US $30 |
engine oil leak at timing chain tensioner |
| 187600 mi | Catalytic converter needs to be replaced. |
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