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2009 Toyota Corolla repairs by problem area

Engine (39%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (10%)

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2009 Toyota Corolla transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (33%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (67%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan

132-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

88000 mi Squeaky linkage. 
93000 mi Squeaky linkage and clutch. Nothing done. 
82000 mi Transmission makes a clicking noise noticeable at low speeds that goes away when clutch is engaged. Common problem on corolla forums. Dealer could not replicate so they did not repair under extended warranty. 
61500 mi

US $500
My throw out bearing started squeaking (a known issue on this corolla) and its replacement was covered under my extended warranty. While they were in there I had them replace the clutch which I paid for out of pocket. 
34000 mi Axle popping from time to time. Dealership could not duplicate. 

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2009 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan

132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

139000 mi

US $700
Right front axle worn out. Replaced. 
81138 mi

US $550
Left side CV boot split and slinging grease. Boot replaced. 
96100 mi Removed transaxle to replace both noisy differential side bearings, due to noise. Replaced transmission filter, replaced transmission fluid with Castrol Synthetic fluid, and adjusted shifter cable. 
100000 mi Poping noise driver side. Most likely outer CV joint needs replacement 
62000 mi

US $500
CV boot replacement 
24900 mi 3 instances of hard shifting, months apart. diagnosis revealed no problems. Feel 'adaptive' trans gets confused, resulting in hard shifts. Was told electronics was likely culprit, but no known problems exist. Info logged into dlr database. 
90000 mi Right CV joint went bad. Warranty repair, using extended warranty. 
49000 mi Automatic Transmission made high pitch whine. Dealer said that it was an internal failure and replaced it under the power train warranty. Also gave me a free rental on a Camry for the day. 

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2009 Toyota Corolla Transmission Problems

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