2004 Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla 2004

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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%)

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2004 Toyota Corolla suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (33%)

$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 9 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

41000 mi

US $330
RIGHT REAR WHEEL BEARING REPLACED, 
131940 mi

C $500
Replaced 2 front wheel bearings. RHS had 3-6o'clock play, LHS no play but noise. 

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2004 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan

130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

144000 mi replaced four struts (at 144k whaddya want) 
144200 mi

US $699
replaced rear struts normal at 144k 
162600 mi

US $550
One of the coils around the strut had broken. Both coils were replaced. 
184000 mi

US $150
Significant issues emerging. Clunking noise indicating suspension issue and possible wheel bearing failure. This car may not make it to 200k as it might be smarter to buy a new one before Trump tariffs raise the price of a new Corolla by $2k. 
181040 mi

C $1100
Both front wheel bearings worn out. 
147000 mi

US $42
told I needed new struts to quiet the noise from the tires 
130000 mi

US $80
The left rear wheel bearing was replaced due to a growling noise. 

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2004 Toyota Corolla Suspension Problems

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