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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%)
Chart based on 78 repairs.
2008 Toyota Corolla engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (44%)
Chart based on 34 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Toyota Corolla
Engine not specified
| 47740 mi C $1000 |
The car kept shutting off on me when I would brake or slow down. They said it was the computer that needed to be replaced. |
| 35640 mi | Fluctuation in the RPM in the N mode and going below 600rpm in case of operation 0f the FAN |
| 50000 mi | Idler Pull and belt fail. This failed again at 50K miles but was not covered this time. Car now sold |
2008 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 102300 mi C $200 |
Oil leaking on the front side of the panel. Dealer replaced an oil seal and the front panel of the oil carter. Problem fixed. Dealer also put new oil as part of the process. This car is a frickin' rock.. |
| 140000 mi US $700 |
2 bad coils replaced, fuel system cleaned. |
| 172000 mi US $300 |
Replace serpentine drive belt and battery. |
| 111300 mi US $260 |
Replaced serpentine belt |
| 29000 mi | Dealer replaced entire gas tank and fuel pump assembly |
| 66500 mi US $5282 |
Engine threw a rod at 66,130 while on freeway. Vehicle had been maintained by Toyota specifications. A 2 inch X 3 inch hole was knocked out of the engine block. |
| 44020 mi | Intake Manifold gasket replaced (still under warranty) |
| 66960 mi | Water pump failled. Replaces with new one. |
| 67160 mi | The gas tank shield got dismounted making a loud banging noise under the car. Fixed with new screw -pretty easy procedure but need to go under the car very uncomfortable without proper lifting. |
| 112840 mi C $5 |
Timing chain tensioner leaking oil (very common problem). Easy DIY. |
| 120900 mi C $700 |
clutch disk has to be replaced (normal wear and tear) |
| 125860 mi | the gasket between engine and exhaust pipe front went bad (burnt gas smell into the car).had to replace it. not rocket science but very uncomfortable if you cannot lift the car the car-shops do. |
| 35900 mi | Serpentine belt tensioner replaced under warranty. Wheel balance to correct steering wheel vibe. |
| 49000 mi | Serpentine belt tensioner had been replaced under warranty at 36000 miles. Now at 49000 miles, the tensioner is again not putting correct tension on belt. This is a very common problem with the 1zz-FE engine in 2003-2008 corollas. |
2008 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 137400 mi US $600 |
Cracked exhaust manifold |
| 224000 mi US $690 |
Exhaust from CAT back rattling and very rusty. Replaced parts. |
| 234000 mi US $100 |
Loud noise from exhaust. Replaced broken tail pipe hanger with universal type. Tighten donut clamp before muffler. |
| 137000 mi US $40 |
Valve cover gasket had a minor leak. I replaced it myself. |
| 57000 mi | Blown head gasket. Don't know if top or bottom. Traded into dealer as is and bought new car. |
| 66960 mi C $145 |
Replace intake manifold gasket |
| 62000 mi US $250 |
Replace serpentine belt idler. Well-known Corolla problem. Timing belt tensioner leaking oil. Well-known Corolla problem. |
| 69000 mi US $100 |
Gas tank heat shield mount point broke, very loud rattle. Known Corolla design defect, subject of a Tech Service Bulletin |
| 79000 mi US $600 |
Engine management unit (computer) replaced. EMU was only a few years old since it had been replaced by a recall. |
| 68000 mi | Common repair for 2003-2008 Corollas. Replace Computer which fixed rough idling and poor auto. shifting. |
| 80200 mi US $450 |
Replaced exhaust manifold |
| 104000 mi US $987 |
Also oil leaking. |
| 37200 mi | Spring or bolt from the heatshield under the gas tank fell off causing the heatshield to land on the muffler tubes |
| 49000 mi | noise under engine/ transmission engine moves/twitchwhen putting in reverse or on gear |
| 68000 mi US $80 |
radiator leak |
| 66960 mi | waterpump and belt tensioner replaced |
| 122200 mi US $289 |
Oil pan gasket needed to be replace. Mechanic said much better to replace whole pan. |
2008 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan
| 50220 mi A $180 |
Number 2 ignition coil failed |
| 70680 mi A $230 |
very slightly leaking water pump replaced water pump, coolant and serpentine belt.. (was original) all genuine parts |
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