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2006 Toyota Corolla repairs by problem area

Engine (59%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (2%)

Chart based on 124 repairs.
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2006 Toyota Corolla engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (28%)

< $100 (62%)

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Chart based on 65 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan

164-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD

28980 mi

US $236
Timing belt pulley was bad and had to be replaced. Even though the pulley was on warranty, they charged me for a new timing belt and the labor to put it on. The reason for a new timing belt was BECAUSE of the pulley. Ridiculous!!! 
48000 mi Replaced belt. Under warranty and Toyota did it for free. 
55000 mi

US $15
Vaccum hose came off and had to be put back on. 
98000 mi

US $105
Check engine light came on. Took to Toyota Dealer and told that coil pack for engine came loose. Dealer said who ever serviced car last (Other toyota dealership) didn't tighten the engine cover which holds the coil pack in place. 
36000 mi Oil leak from behind the timing chain 

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2006 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan

126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

72000 mi water pump leak detected, water pump replaced 
122400 mi

US $40
Replaced oxygen sensor 
164000 mi

US $400
Radiator was leaking. Had it replaced Oil and filter change. Serpentine belt and squeaking pulley replaced 
26000 mi Serpentine belt replaced under warranty. 
37200 mi Water pump had started to leak a very little bit. Dealer changed it under warranty. Accessory belt was changed at my expense in the meantime. 
191000 mi

US $40
repaired exhaust pipe 
53000 mi Water pump was leaking and replaced under warrantly. An independent mechanic identified the problem during preventative maintenance and recommended taking to dealer for warranty service. 
63000 mi code read very small leak. Reset check engine light. Check engine light came on a few days later. Back to shop. Leak tested. No leak detected. Identified Tech Bulleticn. Needs trip to dealer for warranty work. 
63000 mi

US $562
evap canister was leaking and required replacement. Not a warranty part. 
73000 mi

US $300
This is the third water pump for this car. Unbelievable. 
127720 mi

C $80
ignition coil 
320000 mi

US $1127
Clutch Replacement. Factory original clutch with 320,000 miles started slipping 
106020 mi

C $398
Check Engine light on. Oxygen Sensor #89465-02190 replaced. 
36000 mi

US $50
Faulty serpentine belt tensioner. 
79300 mi

US $165
Replaced serpentine belt due to squealing noise. 19k miles since last replacement. 
36000 mi

US $260
Car developed a low frequency vibration noise. Dealer took apart dash and added insulation. Didn't work. They finally tracked it down to a bad motor mount. Replaced it per TSB EG027 06. 
108500 mi

C $550
Problem with radiator. 
64000 mi

US $800
Noisy engine performance due to broken motor mount 

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2006 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan

126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

136400 mi

C $200
The exhaust manifold was replaced due to the original one seperated at the weld 
49401 mi Dealer replaced Intake Manifold Gasket under warranty after check engine light (P0171 - System too lean) 
94860 mi

C $50
Serpentine belt replacement; 3rd time in 3 years. 
102920 mi

C $139
Rattling noise coming from the engine compartment during vehicle operation caused by belt tensioner assembly. Technical Service Bulletin TSB EG021-07 (April 17 2007) documents issue of 2003-2007 model years, and would have been covered by 3 year warranty. Bought new belt tensioner assembly and replaced myself. 
32860 mi Rock hit radiator and created a hole. Toyota front grill does not sufficiently cover the radiator from damage. Radiator replaced under 60k warranty. 
31000 mi check engine light came on. Transmission was shifting rough. Worked fine after sensor. 
59520 mi head gasket found leaking after routine maintenance. Dealer replaced under warranty. 
93000 mi

$300
Replaced the intake gasket, too old and sticky, was causing irregular throttle. 
93000 mi

$200
Had to change the ignition sparks prematurely due to bad fuel (I live in Brazil, here the government mixes 1/4 alcohol to 1L gasoline and still calls it gasoline) 
115000 mi

US $600
Muffler and center pipe 
214000 mi small leak in manifold gasket 
8710 mi Oil leak on engine-Timing Chain Cover/tensioner-Reseal 
39000 mi ecu went down on highway. bad 
93000 mi

US $15
Irregular idle speed while stopped in traffic. Cleaned MAF and Throttle body 
106000 mi

US $50
intake manfold gasket 
112000 mi

US $50
Valve cover gasket 
10000 mi Water pump leaking, discovered by dealer during battery replacement. 
59000 mi

US $150
ECU failed while driving. Had to pay for tow but Dealer replaced for free and provided a rental car for a week. 
59000 mi ECU failed while driving AGAIN! Toyota claimed it had never happened twice on same vehicle before... at least it was a free repair w/free loaner car. 
68000 mi ECU Failure - CEL Code P0606 
49000 mi ECU problem 
19000 mi Engine computer completely shut down. Car would not run at all. Dealer replaced computer ECM no charge but had to wait 8 days for part. Free loaner was given. Part number 89661-02K21. FD Code po121,po606,po607 ecm open circuit. 
23700 mi

US $92
Replace serpentine belt. It had cracks in it. 
47300 mi

US $101
Replaced the pulley that the serpentine belt goes on. Was previously told when I had the belt replaced I should get the pulley replaced fairly soon. 
48000 mi

US $20
A bracket on the heat shield by the exhaust system broke and the heat shield was rattling when the car was being drove. The mechanic just took the heat shield off. 
50000 mi

US $745
Replaced the catalytic converter. 
135000 mi

US $1100
ECM replaced. Toyota knew the computers were bad and issued a TSB but no recall. Because I have high mileage, mine was out of warranty. They also charged $100 for software lease to reprogram computer. I'm no longer a Toyota fan. 
150000 mi

US $400
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, REPLACED 2 SENSORS, LIGHT STILL ON. MUST BRING BACK TO SHOP. 
166000 mi

US $105
Check engine light on. Showing lean condition. Intake obstruction was removed. Air filter replaced. 
58000 mi

US $5
Leaking intake gasket. replaced gasket 
79200 mi Check Engine light - code P0170 (running lean). Shop read/cleared code & tightened intake bellows, no charge. If light recurs, told to return and have intake manifold gasket replaced, but not urgently needed. 
80000 mi

US $270
Check engine light back on. Original air intake manifold gasket shrinks too much in cold weather, causing engine to run lean. Gasket replaced with newer version that does not shrink as much. 
30000 mi The drive belt/tensioner squeaking after the car sits for several hours. Drive belt and Tensioner were replaced under factory warranty. The comments on invoice says "Tensioner leaking" and replaced per TSB. Driven >1000 miles after repair and is ok. 
42000 mi Noticed squealing from belt and went to the dealer thinking that the previous repair (tensioner and belt) were the culprit again. But it was the water pump leaking. Water pump and belt were replaced under warranty (5yrs/60k miles) for free. Noticed squealing from belt and went to the dealer thinking that the previous repair (tensioner and belt) were the culprit again. But it was the water pump leaking. Water pump and belt were replaced under warranty (5yrs/60k miles) for free. 
67000 mi

US $200
Squeaking fan belt 
48000 mi Automatic transmission shifting rough from 1st to 2nd gear. Dealer replaced computer. 
53000 mi

US $63
Computer check egine light. 
25000 mi Engine lost power while driving. Replaced ECM per TSB EG7035.4 (warranty). 
28000 mi Tensioner assembly and V-ribbed belt replaced to correct squeaking (TSB EG021-07)(warranty). 
70000 mi

US $420
Replaced belt tensioner assembly and drive belt 
26000 mi failing water pump 
28000 mi Engine stalled while driving on highway at highway speed. Apparently problem was a computer failure.  
20000 mi Replaced leaking water pump. Replaced squeaking serpentine accessory drive belt PCM replaced with updated unit. TSB on record. 
41100 mi

US $175
replaced serpentine drive belt...squeaking badly !!! 
69872 mi

US $366
replaced serpentine drive belt and accessory belt tensioner 
79442 mi

US $20
replaced black intake manifold gasket with revised "red" gasket, this is a known TSB issue. internally cleaned throttle body and replaced throttle body to intake gasket. 

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2006 Toyota Corolla 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

16120 mi The ECU had to be replaced. 

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