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2006 Toyota Solara repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)

Other (8%)

Chart based on 13 repairs.
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2006 Toyota Solara repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (33%)

$100 - $499 (8%)

< $100 (42%)

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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.

2006 Toyota Solara 2dr Coupe

225-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Toyota Solara in North Carolina, United States
- May 2011
May 2011

27000 mi

US $1040
Steering gear re-lubed. Also, water pump was leaking and was replaced. Timing belt and other belts changed due to age of car, not mileage. 
Toyota Solara in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2015 - Jun 2017
Jun 2015

66960 mi

C $500
leaky high pressure line 
Jul 2015

67960 mi

C $500
Bad compressor -rplaced 
Apr 2017

91760 mi

C $3900
Replaced engine after timing belt and water pump damage. Water pump was the final straw; timing belt caused valve damage due to interference engine. 
Toyota Solara in Texas, United States
Dec 2015 - Mar 2018
Oct 2016

164300 mi

US $300
Replace gas cover gasket 

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2006 Toyota Solara 2dr Coupe

157-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Toyota Solara in New Jersey, United States
Sep 2014 - Sep 2017
May 2014

69000 mi

US $600
Replacement 
Toyota Solara in New Mexico, United States
- Jan 2011
Jan 2011

89398 mi

US $20
Gas Cap replaced due to inadequate seal/air leak that initiated check engine light. 
Toyota Solara in Michigan, United States
- Jun 2009
Apr 2006

1500 mi
rear deck panel cracked and replaced under warranty 
Jun 2009

42000 mi
water pump start to weep and oil pan start to seep. all covered under powertrain warranty 

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2006 Toyota Solara 2dr Convertible

225-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Toyota Solara in Florida, United States
Feb 2015 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022

167000 mi

US $600
Bad tie rod  and CV joint 
Toyota Solara in New Jersey, United States
- Jan 2009
Dec 2008

35469 mi
Defective rear defroster, dealer had to replace top. Dealer does not do this so top had to be outsourced. Top was not done right and as of 1/7/09 the car is still at dealers. 
Jan 2009

35500 mi
Top was never repaired correctly, just had to live with it. 

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2006 Toyota Solara Repair Histories

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