2005 Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla 2005

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2005 Toyota Corolla repairs by problem area

Engine (51%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (4%)

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2005 Toyota Corolla transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (33%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (25%)

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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.

2005 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan

130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

116000 mi Escalating 5spd Manual Transmission noise.Car being used only for short local travel until owner can pull transmission for rebuild. 
118000 mi Increasingly noisey 5spd man transmission. Failed. Not repaired at this time. 
118200 mi

US $2516
Transmission bearing failure. Replaced with a used 08 trans with 61K on it, turned flywheel, replaced clutch and TOB. 

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2005 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan

130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

237000 mi

US $1479
Replace front steel transmission lines 
146000 mi

US $500
Replaced CV Axle 
180420 mi Transmission lines to radiator (for cooling) were leaking. The mechanic fashioned new lines and installed. This was identified during the cars annual MVI. 
120000 mi

US $1300
Tubing carrying transmission fluid had a leak, caused a part below it to rust and need replacement as well. 
122500 mi

US $300
Transmission coolant line. 
105000 mi

US $385
Needed new half-shafts, inner CV joints worn out 
86000 mi

US $1600
transmission pan gasket leaking. 
64000 mi

US $1800
transmission mods or valves 

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2005 Toyota Corolla 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

37200 mi

R 300
technician suggested that I will need to replace gear box but problem is not that bad yet. Car is hardly driven. 

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2005 Toyota Corolla Transmission Problems

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