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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%)

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1999 Toyota Corolla suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (70%)

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Chart based on 20 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

99000 mi

US $60
Replaced some stabilizer joints in the front wheel. 

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1999 Toyota Corolla 4-door

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. 

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1999 Toyota Corolla 4-door

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. 

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