2002 Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla 2002

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2002 Toyota Corolla repairs by problem area

Engine (52%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (6%)

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2002 Toyota Corolla electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (50%)

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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.

2002 Toyota Corolla

Engine not specified

80000 mi Replacement of battery 

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2002 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan

125-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

79000 mi

US $360
Air conditioner O-ring leaking, requires labor-intensive repair and recharge A/C Headlight bulb burned out @79k miles (note this model has daytime running lights) 
83000 mi

US $55
Air conditioning recharge 
108000 mi

US $469
Very slow leak at condenser o-ring, not repaired due to corrosion would require condenser replacement. Advised to recharge as needed every few years. 
111000 mi

US $20
headlight 

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2002 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan

125-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

115620 mi

US $265
Driver’s window was working intermittently. Window motor and regulator were replaced. 
133300 mi

C $500
Belt tensioner replaced,Blower making noise-replaced 
161200 mi

C $2000
Car had noise, dealer said is steering pump-replaced-turns out is AC compressor-replaced 
141400 mi

US $89
battery connection was dirty and car wouldn't start 
177000 mi

US $180
replaced alternator 
151000 mi Air conditioner compressor started sporadically not coming on within this season. When it came on, it worked fine, but sometimes it didn't come on. The blower motor had problems throughout the life of the car. Six replaced under warranty over the years. 
114000 mi

US $100
Wiper motor out entirely. checked fuses initially, then noticed burnt plastic on the cylinder joint where the motor is attached.  

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2002 Toyota Corolla Electrical Problems

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