1997 Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla 1997

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1997 Toyota Corolla repairs by problem area

Engine (47%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (18%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)

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

Other (6%)

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1997 Toyota Corolla 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

140000 mi

US $88
Caliper piston sticking left side,replaced with re-manufactured calipers. 
243300 mi

US $330
Caliper seized. Replaced caliper, rotor, brake line on front passenger side of car. New pads only on the front driver side. Cost ~ $330 
249000 mi

US $175
Smelled what may have been brake fluid. Repair shop fixed leak in transmission, which was not a problem. They also "adjusted" the brakes, which resulted in them now making terrible noises. They refused to refund $,& refused to fix brakes 

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1997 Toyota Corolla Brake Problems

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