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2005 Toyota Solara repairs by problem area

Engine (29%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (43%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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2005 Toyota Solara repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (43%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (57%)

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Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Toyota Solara 2dr Coupe

157-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Toyota Solara in Georgia, United States
- Oct 2009
Jan 2008

34000 mi
Water pump replaced under warranty 
Oct 2009

69000 mi

US $500
Replaced the clutch hydraulic master cylinder. Clutch pedal was sticking, not engaging & unengaging. Dealer replaced the clutch in error for $1500, so didn't charge me $500 to replace the master cylinder, the actual problem. 
Toyota Solara in California, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Oct 2017

129000 mi

US $600
Mechanic explained that it was a rebuild error on behalf of an earlier mechanic. The rebuild was noticeably hurried so I don't blame the car. It was a timing chain issue. 

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2005 Toyota Solara 2dr Coupe

157-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Toyota Solara in California, United States
Aug 2018 - Feb 2022
May 2020

138000 mi

US $600
The rear struts (specifically the passenger side) were bad. The passenger side was making a lot of noise. Both rear struts were replaced and I did the tie rod ends for good measure (they're cheap.) 

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2005 Toyota Solara 2dr Convertible

225-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

Toyota Solara in Delaware, United States
Oct 2020 - Jan 2022
Dec 2021

77000 mi

US $98
Battery needed replacement 
Toyota Solara in Arizona, United States
Jun 2017 - Mar 2022
Nov 2017

137000 mi

US $35
Replaced a headlight bulb 
Feb 2018

139000 mi
Replaced other headlight and used the other bulb from the 2 pack previously reported 

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2005 Toyota Solara Repair Histories

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