Engine not specified
99000 mi US $60 |
Replaced some stabilizer joints in the front wheel. |
4-cylinder manual 2WD
61300 mi US $80 |
Sway bar links needed replaced |
126000 mi | Knocking noise when going over bumps. Mechanic diagnosed as early signs of a bad strut. Advised that it was not a big problem so we elected to wait a little while before making the repair. |
133000 mi | Knocking noise reported in December 2011 later went away on its own. |
154500 mi | There is noise coming from the rear wheels when the road is not smooth. Mechanic identified the noise from several worn parts: suspension control arm, spring seat, etc.. Too expensive to repair. |
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
101000 mi US $70 |
Diagnosed strut going bad, it's a big noisy over bumps but isn't leaking or broken. Told to just keep driving and prepare to replace struts in the future. |
140000 mi | New owner will likely have to get the front struts replaced in the next few months. |
117180 mi C $90 |
rear stabilizer bar links replaced |
122140 mi C $45 |
replaced stabilizer links in the front - worn out |
134200 mi C $60 |
rear stabilizer links worn out - replaced. |
196000 mi US $47 |
Car makes noise when steering locked left or right. Also other noises from suspension while driving. Was told sway bars, tie rods, and strut mounts need replacing. Decided to wait and evaluate cost of repair over getting new car. |
91000 mi US $489 |
Power steering pump replaced along with belt. |
110000 mi US $732 |
Also asked to perform state inspection, found tie rod ends needed replacement which also necessitated a front end alignment. |
135000 mi US $450 |
Bearing noise coming from engine compartment. Power steering pump and drive belt tensioner needed to be replaced. First shop wanted $750, Toyota dealer wanted $1240, local vocational school did the work for $450 |
158000 mi US $80 |
Replaced power steering pump with used part. $80 vs $425 |
103000 mi | Faulty stabilizer bar end links both front and rear; replacement is required, and parts were ordered. |
105000 mi US $150 |
Faulty stabilizer bar end links were successfully replaced with new items. Problem resolved. |
137000 mi US $550 |
Irregular metal chatter noise from front left wheel area. Mechanic suspects struts but did not hear noise themselves. |
137000 mi | Two issues: front left wheel bearings ($300) and struts (640-front and 550-rear). |
137000 mi US $309 |
Left front wheel bearing needed to be repacked. Tires rotated as well. |