2005 Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla 2005

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2005 Toyota Corolla repairs by problem area

Engine (51%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 160 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2005 Toyota Corolla.

2005 Toyota Corolla other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (17%)

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Chart based on 6 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan

130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

99060 mi

C $200
Window blocked 
88660 mi

C $400
problems with undercarriage-front underside trim and also a plate underneath 
90000 mi Scraping noise from driver side front wheel well when turning steering wheel sharply. Dealer said this was a common Corolla problem and "adjusted" something for free. It is still not 100% fixed 
101000 mi

US $650
Drivers side window fell down and wouldn't roll up. 
112500 mi

C $1500
Bought a 200,000k / 7 year extended warranty in 2005 at the Dealers. Errors on paperwork after the original contract lead to Warranty expiring after 120,000k. Haven't had a MAJOR REPAIR but if and when I will challenge Toyota. 
124580 mi

C $225
Wiper assembly linkage defective. Passenger wiper no longer functional. 

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2005 Toyota Corolla Other Problems

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