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2005 Toyota Solara repairs by problem area
Engine (44%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (0%)
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Chart based on 9 repairs.
2005 Toyota Solara repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (33%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (56%)
Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Toyota Solara 2dr Coupe
157-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Toyota Solara in Georgia, United States - Oct 2009 | |||
| Jan 200834000 mi | Water pump replaced under warranty | ||
| Oct 200969000 miUS $500 | Replaced the clutch hydraulic master cylinder. Clutch pedal was sticking, not engaging & unengaging. Dealer replaced the clutch in error for $1500, so didn't charge me $500 to replace the master cylinder, the actual problem. | ||
| Toyota Solara in California, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 2017129000 miUS $600 | Mechanic explained that it was a rebuild error on behalf of an earlier mechanic. The rebuild was noticeably hurried so I don't blame the car. It was a timing chain issue. | ||
2005 Toyota Solara 2dr Coupe
157-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Toyota Solara in California, United States Aug 2018 - Sep 2024 | |||
| May 2020138000 miUS $600 | The rear struts (specifically the passenger side) were bad. The passenger side was making a lot of noise. Both rear struts were replaced and I did the tie rod ends for good measure (they're cheap.) | ||
| Aug 2022148750 miUS $1113 | I took it in for a serpentine belt and they found other stuff wrong (obviously.) They gave me a long list of things that I picked and chose from. I had them do a water pump, serpentine belt, coolant flush, brake fluid flush, and transmission fluid flush. | ||
| Mar 2024155000 miUS $50 | The valve cover gasket was leaking. The shop wanted way too much to do the work and it looked simple enough to do myself. All went smoothly. The old gasket had turned to plastic and came off in hard, brittle pieces. | ||
2005 Toyota Solara 2dr Convertible
225-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| Toyota Solara in Delaware, United States Oct 2020 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Dec 202177000 miUS $98 | Battery needed replacement | ||
| Toyota Solara in Arizona, United States Jun 2017 - Mar 2022 | |||
| Nov 2017137000 miUS $35 | Replaced a headlight bulb | ||
| Feb 2018139000 mi | Replaced other headlight and used the other bulb from the 2 pack previously reported | ||
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