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2008 Toyota Corolla repairs by problem area

Engine (47%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (5%)

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2008 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan

126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

35900 mi Both rear door seals were shrinking away from the car's body as if the rubber compound they were made of had been formulated wrong chemically. 
36208 mi Car goes in to get the sunroof to get fixed for the third time. Sunroof rattles when you close it. They said they put in almost 3 000$CAD of parts to fix it. 

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2008 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan

126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

101000 mi

US $39
The heat shield covering the bottom of the engine lost a bolt and made a LOUD rattle. They replaced the bolt and it's fine now. Only took a few minutes. 
71000 mi had Toyota check on a rattle, did not find source  

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2008 Toyota Corolla Body Problems

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