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2002 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan
125-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Toyota Corolla in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 124000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 133000 | 0 | Compression low in cylinder 2. Rebuild required. No repair made. |
| Toyota Corolla in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 100000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 114300 | 120 | Front passenger caliper froze up |
| Oct | 2011 | 128000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Corolla in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 180420 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 182280 | 550 | Car not handling well. Replaced front struts. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota Corolla in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 69000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 79000 | 360 | Emissions valve malfunctioned, triggering CEL and requiring replacement of the valve. Air conditioner O-ring leaking, requires labor-intensive repair and recharge A/C Headlight bulb burned out @79k miles (note this model has daytime running lights) Belt squeak for a few minutes when cold starting during cool or wet weather |
| Jan | 2010 | 81300 | 350 | Replace original rear brake drums, lubricate sticky/rusted parking brake cable, resurface front rotors |
| Jun | 2010 | 83000 | 55 | Air conditioning recharge |
| Apr | 2013 | 96000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Corolla in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 142600 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 164300 | 60 | Rod Bearing Blown. Estimated $2500-$4500 for engine replacement. |
| Jul | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan
125-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Toyota Corolla in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 61000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 64300 | 85 | Oil Leak across engine compartment.Problem was determined to be bad PCV valve. Also completed oil change. |
| Mar | 2013 | 69000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Corolla in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2003 | 115 | Diagnostic charge ($85) for first DTC observed for the vehicle. Related to EVAP system malfunction - dealer quoted $360 for repair, repaired it myself for $30 for the part. Dealer indicated that part would not be covered under emissions warranty. | |
| Aug | 2011 | 185000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Corolla in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2003 | 0 | Water pump leak-replaced with new under warranty | |
| Oct | 2006 | 500 | Belt tensioner replaced,Blower making noise-replaced | |
| Nov | 2007 | 2000 | Car had noise, dealer said is steering pump-replaced-turns out is AC compressor-replaced | |
| Apr | 2010 | 500 | Fuel&Air induction system service. Sway Bar bushings replaced | |
| Jun | 2010 | 300 | engine light on-dealer said is CAT converter, turns out to be O2 sensor-replaced myself | |
| Jan | 2011 | 1700 | Oil leak from Timing Chain Cover Gasket, Replaced Timing Chain, Front Brake Cilinders | |
| Feb | 2011 | 0 | Everything else is regular maintanence which cost me another 10000 throughout the 10 years period | |
| Apr | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota Corolla in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 133000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 142700 | 89 | battery connection was dirty and car wouldn't start |
| Jul | 2012 | 146700 | 13 | locks or keys seem to be wearing out |
| Oct | 2012 | 151700 | 70 | Windshield washer fluid reservoir deteriorated and replaced. |
| Jan | 2013 | 155300 | 15 | Interior & Exterior Driver's side door handles failing because of cracking plastic. Repaired before complete failure. |
| Mar | 2013 | 156000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Corolla in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 65000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 65000 | 217 | driver side door handle broke, door panel had to be replaced hence - +90bucks in labor; labor surhcharge would have been 45USD had the door panel not needed to be removed timing chain tensioner was "spitting" oil - the mechanic noticed that while performing the NC state inspection. changed the drive belt at the same time (+100 bucks) |
| Jul | 2011 | 67000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Corolla in North Dakota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 140000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 141000 | 0 | Bottom part of the shielding that protects the catalytic converter had rusted and fallen off. Mechanic said that the upper part of the shielding was still in place and it would be fine as long as I didn't drive in tall grass. |
| Sep | 2012 | 148000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Corolla in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 149000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 151000 | 0 | Air conditioner compressor started sporadically not coming on within this season. When it came on, it worked fine, but sometimes it didn't come on. The blower motor had problems throughout the life of the car. Six replaced under warranty over the years. The check engine light had been on for about two years. The repair shop said it needed a new catalytic converter. Really, I think all it needed was a new O2 sensor - it passes the emissions test with flying colors. |
| Toyota Corolla in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 102000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 102000 | 137 | In addition to routine maintenance, mass air sensor 1 |
| Mar | 2010 | 106000 | 88 | Check engine light, mass o2 sensor, possible cc; leaking oil |
| Jun | 2010 | 107000 | 0 | Possible mass oxygen sensor or catalytic convertor issues, engine drinking oil by the quart every 1000 miles. Opted not to repair. |
| Feb | 2011 | 114000 | 100 | Wiper motor out entirely. checked fuses initially, then noticed burnt plastic on the cylinder joint where the motor is attached. Front passenger side inner door handle pull snapped clean off. |
| May | 2011 | 116000 | 0 | P0420 code - catalytic convertor bank 1 imminent failure |
2002 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan
125-horsepower 1.8L I4 3-speed automatic FWD
| Toyota Corolla in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 87420 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 104160 | 147 | Timing chain tensioner was replaced as it was leaking oil. Had to replace front crankshaft oil seal as was leaking oil. |
| Mar | 2013 | 118420 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota in Nova Scotia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 106640 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 106640 | 275 | Rear brake drum shoe dragging. |
| May | 2009 | 110980 | 0 | Engine threw a rod. Complete write-off. Oil changes regularly - last one five weeks prior to breakdown. No oil in engine at time of failure. No oil on driveway, no blue smoke, no low oil pressure warning light prior to rod being thrown. |
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