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2005 Toyota Camry repairs by problem area

Engine (38%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (35%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (1%)

Chart based on 118 repairs.
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2005 Toyota Camry engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (23%)

$100 - $499 (52%)

< $100 (16%)

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Chart based on 44 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Toyota Camry

Engine not specified

85000 mi

US $1200
radiator and water pump replaced 

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2005 Toyota Camry 4dr Sedan

225-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

130300 mi

US $1896
Replaced Valve Cover Gaskets Check Engine Light. Replaced cracked hose. 

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2005 Toyota Camry 4dr Sedan

210-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

280000 mi

US $150
Rough idle. Cleaned out the throttle body and the contacts on the alternator. 
283000 mi

US $750
and valve cover gasket 
137000 mi

US $381
Water pump went bad. Had him replace timing belt also. 

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2005 Toyota Camry 4dr Sedan

157-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

166100 mi

US $650
Clutch wore out and was replaced, likely usual for this many miles 

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2005 Toyota Camry 4dr Sedan

157-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

176300 mi

US $120
Had to replace the valve cover gasket due to oil leak. Had to replace the valve cover gasket 
17000 mi oxygen sensor bad 
180000 mi

US $150
the car had a broken spark plug insulator 
124000 mi

US $508
Replace thermostat 
143000 mi

US $120
Engine was idling rough; shop performed throttle body cleaning. Problem subsided 
127000 mi

US $1300
The car would frequently not respond to the accelerator. The mechanic said it was the "throttle module". +$1000 part! 
148000 mi

US $600
Leaking valve cover 
188000 mi

US $300
New Clutch installed 
16000 mi Water pump was leaking, had to replace it. 
83300 mi

US $75
Serpentine belt was making noise; new belt put on. 
90400 mi

US $152
Dog bone mount was torn; mount replaced. 
102000 mi

US $400
Radiator was leaking; replaced with new one. 
74000 mi

US $500
found leaking coolant replaced thermostat and gasket.  Also replaced valve cover gasket to address oil leaking. 
152000 mi

US $300
Replace part 
124000 mi

US $567
Close canister valve & cap 
73780 mi The fuel tank has a rupture in seam causing minor fuel leak 
143300 mi

US $121
Replaced front motor mount 
168000 mi

US $21
Replace valve cover gasket 
176900 mi

US $820
Replaced all engine motor mounts (4 mounts total). 
196400 mi

US $110
Replace drive belt tensioner 
117000 mi

US $411
Repaired oil leak 
135000 mi

US $736
Water pump and other repairs 
147000 mi

US $520
Replaced Dog Bone 
101000 mi

US $159
Water pump started making noise and was leaking through the seep hole. Local " do it all shop" ....$159.00 installed including PA.State 6% tax. 
123000 mi

US $350
I had to replace the water pump again....I found out the the old one was a rebuilt , this new one is new! 
121000 mi

US $249
I had valve leak that needed replacing 
125500 mi

C $130
worn ignition key. Keys are much too expensive - required all keys to be re-programmed resulted in further labour cost 
128860 mi

C $250
Accessory belt tensioner starting to seize up, getting noisy. 
84000 mi

US $250
Water pump was leaking. Replaced by dealer. 
107000 mi

US $250
Broken engine mount. Replaced mount. 
69000 mi

US $400
Replace motor mounts 
112000 mi

US $450
Slight water pump leak. Pump replaced. 
115940 mi

C $1400
Water pump Oil pan reseal recommended from last year,transmission fluid replaced 
127720 mi

C $260
Muffler rusted and had crack 
80900 mi

C $500
Had two of the lower engine mounts replaced due to excessive engine movement and low speed vibration. Wear and tear, most camrys of this age have mount issues. 

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