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Toyota Corolla repairs by problem area

Engine (42%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (6%)

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Toyota Corolla engine repair cost distribution

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$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (16%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

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Chart based on 508 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

6000 mi

routine maintenance, but only problem with vehicle has been the navigation system, which does not understand voice addresses.

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52700 mi	Check engine light on . Gas cap found to be defective and battery terminals dirty from winter salt. Cleaned and reinstalled. . "O" ring on gas cap found to be faulty and replaced . Light is off and has not come back in 5k of driving .
146010 mi C $800	check engine light , trouble shooting done with smoke test revealed no leak . the solenoid valve was not operating on the evap system . solenoid and evap canister were replaced . two year warranty on parts. computer codes erased and no more problems

90000 mi

US $500

EVAP canister

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13000 mi

Check engine light on, disabling the cruise control. Rocker arm had misaligned itself causing the cam to be out of place.

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20460 mi

Dealer said it needed new fuel injectors because it was not starting at the very first turn of the key. It hesitated often.

61800 mi

US $75

Heat shield below engine was partly loose and caused rattle.

53000 mi

US $800

Car was noisy, shop replaced water pump, drive belt.

19911 mi

C $119

Engine Check and Track Off lights has come ON. After diagnostic testing, CODE P0441 Evap System purge flow. Inspect VSV, purge VSV. Removed VSV and cleeaned debris from purge VSV. Cancel lights.

81000 mi

US $800

Catalytic Converter was shot. Replaced the entire pipe and Oxygen sensors

23700 mi

Knocking noise coming from the engine at low idle once engine is warmed. Cause not found. Was told to bring back if it got worse.

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Computer recalibrated to correct slight engine surging while driving.

1200 mi

Odd transmission shifting (possibly fuel cutoff). Hardly noticeable but found TSB that described the issue perfectly, asked to have it applied.

10700 mi US $203	Three attempts made to start car, engine turned over but would not start. Shop ran diagnostic and did not find a problem. Cleaned fuel system.
138000 mi US $207	Replace fuel injectors and flushed fuel tank Engine warning lights, replaced radiator and coolant hoses. Brought back into a different shop to tighten hose.

24700 mi

Ticking sound under acceleration. Dealer replaced both VVT cam gears. Problem fixed.

35640 mi

Fluctuation in the RPM in the N mode and going below 600rpm in case of operation 0f the FAN

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143600 mi

US $300

Timing chain tensioner o-ring leaking and spark plugs replaced. Replaced both.

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124000 mi US $320	Water pump locked up. Had to replace the water pump, pulley and serpentine belt.
146200 mi US $325	Replaced water pump

125900 mi

C $420

Engine sounded noisy from water pump area, so had the water pump replaced. No change in sound, so I think the original pump was still good! Oh well. Thermostat replaced at same time (made sense) and because it had been sticking a bit.

102000 mi

US $422

Check engine signal was always lit. My mechanic put the car on a smoke machine and found that there was a leak in the EVAP valve. Toyota only allows you to replace the whole assembly, and not just the valve.

75020 mi

C $1100

Water Pump replaced. Heat shields on bottom of car were attached once more.

150040 mi

C $300

Exhaust system. A flexible joint between exhaust and engine was worn causing noise particularly at start up

51500 mi

US $10

Exhaust shields coming loose - rusted through where they attach. Fixed with a fender washer and nut.

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57000 mi

US $486

check engine light came on with code PO138(oxygen sensor) they replaced twice and then had to call Toyota cause eng light kept coming back on, then replaced air fuel sensor also because they were both bad.

21800 mi

I can smell coolant when the vehicle is driven for long periods. The coolant system does not retain pressure even after being driven for extended times. Dealer pressurized system and claimed no leaks

56420 mi

C $400

Oxygen sensor malfunction caused engine warning light. New sensor needed.

43000 mi	Timing belt squealing on cold start.
104172 mi US $168	Serpentine belt replacement Replaced cracked, worn serpentine belt

58678 mi	Engine made scraping sound on cold start. replaced camshaft timing gear. Engine made scraping sound on cold start. replaced camshaft timing gear. vehicle still under warranty
68520 mi C $40	A heat shield came loose on the exhaust. The mechanic added some washers to the bolts to hold it in place.

141000 mi

plastic cap for oil filter had been stripped--needed to be replaced

13640 mi	Car had hard time starting & check engine light lit along with VSC light flashing. Dealer had to flash computer. Car had hard time starting & check engine light lit along with VSC light flashing. Dealer had to flash computer.
24800 mi	Engine leaking oil. Dealer did not fix because they need to order parts and book at least a day's time to fix. Appointment has been made to take car in.
28200 mi	Timing chain cover was leaking. Parts replaced.
52700 mi	TCL light on, check engine light on & VSC light flashing. Car hesitated when accelerating & would intermittently make a grinding noise when starting. Computer flashed & part in ignition system replaced. Grind not fixed, tech did not hear it.
54560 mi	Engine makes grinding noise when started from a cold start.
57660 mi	Brief engine grinding and knock at cold start up. Recorded noise for technicians and they were able to determine problem with R & R Camshaft Timing Gear Assembly. Gear Assembly replaced.
58160 mi	Chk engine light lit with Traction-Control-Off light on & VSC flashing. 3rd/4th time this has occured. Told it was charcoal canister & they cleaned it as best they could. Have extended warranty, but told new one not covered. Will fail again.
60760 mi	Charcoal canister wet and causing check engine light to come on, which automatically disables traction control and stability control systems. Dealer agreed to cover under extended warranty after initially denying.

21503 mi

US $404

VSC off light flashing, TRAC light on, check engine light on, engine missing. Replace (1) ignition coil and (4) sparkplugs.

18000 mi	mechanic discovered oil leaking from front of engine.
19000 mi	Gasket was bad on timing chain cover. Small amount of oil leaked as a result.
57700 mi	Timing chain cover and gasket replaced due to oil leak.
59500 mi	Leak on Timing Chain cover. O-ring was replaced. Previous dealer didnt fully repair it.
117000 mi US $700	and battery terminals replaced

58000 mi

small leak at crankshaft seal.

74400 mi

$500

engine mount

49000 mi

Was told the belt was causing an oil SEEP. No parts have been replaced as of yet due to warranty specifically stating "LEAK" and not a seep.

69440 mi

Garage claims valve cover leaking at rear of engine as well as another seal leak. Decided that the estimated $900 repair cost was a little high for minor seepage.

60000 mi

Heat shield loose

98000 mi	Main seal oil leak. Per dealer, I am suspicious of this finding. Warranty paid for part and labor. They charged for 6 hours labor, but only had the car for 4.
129000 mi	Oil leak from timing chain tensioner gasket. Replaced timing chain tensioner and the gasket.

102000 mi

US $300

Oxygen Sensor just before the catalytic converter stopped working and needed to be replaced.

71000 mi US $95	Had the heat shield tightened and missing bolts replaced.
84000 mi US $35	Reattached heat shield

107000 mi

Brief engine knock on startup, when warm or hot.

84940 mi

C $35

Loose covering on catalytic converter

86180 mi

C $900

Catalytic converter needed replacing and part of the motor vehicle inspection.

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19840 mi

$500

Problem with the accessories V Belt and Tensor

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28000 mi	Exhaust shield broke
50000 mi US $1200	Clutch replaced

8000 mi

Diagnostic test and road test performed. Throttle surged up and down in icy road conditions. Problem could not be traced or repeated.

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37000 mi

Ck Engine Light came on. Smelled H2S at tailpipe. Dealer updated computer. I have noticed no change in performance. First and only problem in 37k of highway commuting. Getting 38 mpg highway

27299 mi

Water Pump Replaced

35000 mi	Engine rattles on warm restarts after being driven and sitting for about an hour. Dealer could not reproduce.
39100 mi	Rattle on warm engine startup.
38000 mi	Appealed diagnosis of engine noise to regional office and they ordered a repair. Parts ordered, but no follow-up from dealer.
47800 mi	Replaced camshaft gear assembly under a manufacturer TSB. Intermittent engine knock/rattle on warm starts continues.

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61380 mi $100	changed motor mount
86800 mi $20	Change coolant hose and thermostat. It was just preventive, I live in a very hot climate, in mexico, south of Arizona, the coolant hose looked a little inflated.

115000 mi

US $186

Replaced a faulty coil pack

Recommended: replace valve cover gasket and tube seals, replace timing tensioner O-ring, replace spark plugs and ignition wires.

52700 mi

C $100

Replaced noisy water pump with new updated design.

94900 mi	Weird cranking, grinding noise at start, T-SB-0087-09. Replaced camshaft timing gear assembly.
99426 mi US $661	Replaced starter motor

61000 mi

would not start. towed to dealer for required computer repair

63860 mi

A short but loud squeel everytime I started my car. Sounded like a drive belt. After many attempts over more than a year to identify the problem it was finally figured out that it was the timing belt and pulleys that needed changing. It is fixed now...

65000 mi

US $120

Replaced leaking water pump.

108700 mi

US $400

water pump completely broke down

64400 mi

US $674

Cooling system; water pump leaking; replaced with recommended Toyota upgraded water pump; system flush/coolant replacement

141000 mi US $350	Catalytic converter replaced.
149000 mi US $800	Crack in ignition coil. Blown fuses. Replaced both.

105000 mi

US $210

Replaced water pump after it began to leak. It wasn't leaking a lot, just weeping some fluid and it was being thrown on the underside of the hood.

87000 mi

Check engine light went on for vapor recovery system. Couldn't afford to repair, however, found out it was covered by recall.

138500 mi

US $90

Timing chain tensioner slight oil leak--replaced seal.

90000 mi

valve cover gasket leaking. Repaired under Toyota extened warranry. Repair would have been $900

	Exhaust shield rattle. Dealer repaired under warranty in about half an hour.
52000 mi US $750	Timing chain gear replaced by dealer after Toyota accepted responsibility for faulty parts. This was part of a service bulletin issued by Toyota. Repaired for free outside of warranty because of car's low mileage when problems began.

22320 mi

replaced computer

43300 mi

US $90

Water pump failure.

164000 mi US $30	Replaced coolant hose that was leaking.
165000 mi US $60	Replaced 1 Ignition Coil after CEL code reading. Replaced all 4 spark plugs.

103000 mi US $90	Replaced water pump when I noticed the pulley sounding loud. Coolant crusted inside the pulley wheel as well.
111600 mi US $275	Awful rattling noise at startup when cold, had to replace intake cam phasing gear with new model. Aftermarket part didn't work, must buy brand name Toyota part 13050-0T050. Also replaced valve cover, VVT, and timing chain tensioner gaskets.
112000 mi US $85	Engine started to hemorrhage oil 10 minutes into commute. Stopped in time, had it towed home, still ~1qt left in sump. Incorrectly installed oil filter o-ring determined to be the cause - failed after ~2000 miles into current oil change. Replaced filter, oil, cleaned the car and it works fine.

48000 mi

water pump had a small leak

53000 mi US $300	water pump failure
83000 mi US $400	Water pump, hoses, belt, radiator flush

81000 mi US $390	The water pump went bad. It was replaced with a new water pump.
173200 mi US $900	Problem: Alternator went bad (repaired same trip). Resolution: Serpentine belt replaced.
184000 mi US $332	Check engine light went on, checked my AAA SmartTrek email notification for immediate replacement of: P0352 - Ignition Coil "B" Primary Control Circuit/Open
164300 mi US $884	Check engine light went on & my AAA SmartTrek emailed the diagnosis for 1 coil replacement. I replaced the remaining 2 coils @ same time as a preventive measure.
201000 mi US $2032	The exhaust sheared completely off (rust) at the muffler. Had to replace entire exhaust piece from catalytic converter to tailpipe.
242000 mi US $771	Replaced dipstick holder (it was rusted and broke off at the bottom of the engine while getting an oil change)
247400 mi US $800	1 ignition coil replaced; all spark plugs replaced; oil change; fuel injection service

27280 mi

C $79

The oil filter cap assembly ( plastic!) had welded itself to the aluminum housing and had to be broken to remove. Toyota dealer service mgr.admitted this is not an unusual problem due to proximity of the cap to heat from the engine.

76000 mi

US $40

Hard to start, engine would turn over but not fire. Eventually started. Took to shop where they checked for codes. Code for throttle position sensor led them to check the throttle body, which was carbon-fouled. Throttle body was cleaned.

151000 mi

US $560

Timing gear making grinding noise on cold start-up. Removed and replaced the timing gear per service bulletin.

10000 mi	When coming to a stop in cool/cold weather, car shudders/idles rough. Has not stalled.
16000 mi	Car idles very rough, especially in cold weather. Was told that the idle is controlled by the computer, and that the computer reports nothing wrong. "They all do that."

38440 mi

Pink Rad fluid sprayed around engine bay, Dealer replaced water pump under warranty

12000 mi	Coolant leak around the radiator cap
12000 mi	Water Pump Leaks sometimes it won't start. ECU reflashed
13000 mi	Car can't start. Reflashed ECU again

206000 mi	problem discovered during smog test. cracked manifold replaced.
206000 mi	replaced O2 sensor that is located by the exhaust.

35960 mi

C $830

Replace leaking water pump

38440 mi

18000 mi	Engine burning 1 quart of oil very 2000 miles. Toyotas fix is reprogramming computer to change timing. Now engine has less power, lower gas mileage and still burns oil.
36300 mi	Engine uses over a quart of oil between oil changes even after reprogramming which caused fuel mileage and power to decrease. Engine shakes violently and has loud metal on metal noise when started after two to three days without running. Also has loud tappet noise when started after idle for two or more hours.

103416 mi

C $600

replace serpentine belt

50000 mi	Brief Engine Knock/Rattle Noise at Cold Startup. T-SB-007-09. 2009 Toyota Corolla made horrible noise when started. Dealer replaced the camshaft timing gear and associated gaskets.
33700 mi	When idling in drive, the RPM's drop from a normal level at about 900 down to 600 and then back up again, independent of the a/c being on or off. Car shake when its at 600 RPM. Dealer "Cleaned the injectors" but it did not help.
82000 mi	Still had uneven idle and terrible noise when first starte when sold.

52700 mi

US $144

Loud noise from sepentine belt area (passenger side of engine). Had dealer identify the cause as a defective water pump. I purchased an OEM water pump on line and replaced it myself.

6820 mi	The engine was noisy at start up when cold for a few seconds, kind of grinding noise, there is a TSB related to that problem, they replaced the variable valve timing drive pinion
61380 mi	water pump leaking

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71000 mi US $600	replace water pump
135000 mi US $365	ignition. car would not start.

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50000 mi

Idler Pull and belt fail. This failed again at 50K miles but was not covered this time. Car now sold

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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.

33480 mi

spark plugs

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.

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

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.

29000 mi

Dealer replaced entire gas tank and fuel pump assembly

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..

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66960 mi

waterpump and belt tensioner replaced

66960 mi

C $145

Replace intake manifold gasket

57000 mi

Blown head gasket. Don't know if top or bottom. Traded into dealer as is and bought new car.

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

80200 mi

US $450

Replaced exhaust manifold

137400 mi

US $600

Cracked exhaust manifold

137000 mi

US $40

Valve cover gasket had a minor leak. I replaced it myself.

122200 mi

US $289

Oil pan gasket needed to be replace. Mechanic said much better to replace whole pan.

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.

104000 mi

US $987

Also oil leaking.

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.

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.

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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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96720 mi

Exhaust heat shield came loose, metal sheared off around the nut holding it up, metal fatigue. Re-attached using a large washer.

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29000 mi

Engine control module defective and replaced by the dealer.

81000 mi

US $50

We started having an issue with cold starts (below 0Â° F), engine would start, then after 20 seconds or so would start misfiring, then quit. No engine codes/light etc. found out it was the intake manifold gasket. $7 part and around an hour. The car had been making a slight chirping sound from the belts when humid, started when about 1 year old. Replaced belt, tensioner arm/pulley, didn't help, replaced water pump and the sound went away briefly but now worse. Pump had a wobble.

62000 mi

US $140

Belt tensioner

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59000 mi US $650	leak in intake manifold gasket;
64000 mi US $56	Sudden banging noises, like a gorilla with bongos in gas tank. It was a loose rusty heat shield, which surrounds the gas tank on a corolla. The heat shield was reattached, and when it rots thru I plan to have it replaced.

21589 mi

Replaced faulty ECU

131200 mi

US $650

Oxygen sensor giving incorrect reading, replaced Intake manifold gasket replaced

83400 mi

US $100

Serpentine belt needed to be replaced; it was "chirping." This is the third time I have had the belt replaced, although the tensioner has not been replaced.

53920 mi

C $30

Heat shield came off from the back support. Shop says it's due to rust. They just removed the shield.

29080 mi

C $63

Exhaust system rattle fixed. Bracket and heat shield were lose (car went over a large ice bump on road) and were fixed without any new parts.

47120 mi ﷼500	drive belt tensioner and drive belt premauture wear
74400 mi ﷼200	Excessive engine vibration. Diagnosed and replaced engine front and rear mounts.

115000 mi

US $200

The idler pulley bolt snapped off inside of the engine block. The shop was able to reverse the bolt out surprisingly easily preventing them from having to lift the engine up which would have cost me $$$.

112000 mi US $175	Damper in drivebelt tensioner was leaking. Replaced drivebelt tensioner. Also drive/accessories belt was replaced as scheduled maintenance.
138500 mi US $200	Timing chain tensioner o-ring replaced.

78000 mi

US $912

Clogged charcoal canister was replaced. Belt tensioner not operating correctly, belt slipping so some Accessories like ac, power steering not operating well

134000 mi

US $500

Engine hesitates and sometimes stalls when initially accelerating. Sometimes acceleration is not smooth. All maintenance has been done, possible the fuel pump assembly needs replacement because the filters are full

48980 mi	Engine warning light came on and when I took it in to the Toyota service centre they said it was a fault with the engine management system and this was covered under a recall by Toyota no charge.
58900 mi C $50	Heat shield broke lose had to be resecured.
90520 mi C $500	Exhaust pipe replaced, serpentine belt replaced and car serviced.
99200 mi C $3000	Exhaust
119040 mi C $1100	New exhaust and muffler

95000 mi

US $200

Timing Chain Tensioner Gasket serpetine belt was cracked

40300 mi	oil leak in oil pan and oil seal
54560 mi C $200	water pump leaking
71300 mi	Exhaust heat shield bolt fell off. While driving the heat shield will bounce on the mufflers

77000 mi

US $300

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

40300 mi	Check engine code P0031 (OXYGEN SENSOR HEATER CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW (BANK 1 SENSOR 1)
45260 mi C $113	I noticed a few drops of oil in my parkway. Oil was leaking from an oil switch near the oil filter. Had to replace this switch by a mechanic. Since I was loosing oil, he changed oil & filter at the same time.
59520 mi C $20	One of the bolts on my Gas Tank Shield broke. I noticed it when my car has begun to rattle.

50000 mi

Car's computer went bad-ecu.

31620 mi

$1300

Electronic Control Unit failed and car stalled while driving. Dealer changed ECU under warranty and car was available next day.

129000 mi US $360	replaced intake manifold gasket
161500 mi	PROBLEM- tapping noise from rear bottom of car when going over bumps, bolt attaching heat shield to gas tank had rusted off; SOLUTION- replace gas tank strap

18000 mi

air bag cover mis-aligned, rear seat belt latches installed in wrong place, passenger side A-piller panel mis-aligned, Oxygen sensor malfunctioned all warranty repairs

125000 mi

US $140

I had the alternator drive belt replaced as it was showing as worn down

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114700 mi €50	Exhaust pipe came loose from Engine and needed to be reattached.
155000 mi €50	Idle too high in cold weather then drops to low when engine warms up. Mechanic tried to diagnose during regular svc, but can't find source of problem.

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22940 mi

problem with ignition, takes very long or several attempts (up to three times) before igniting

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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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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.

191000 mi

US $40

repaired exhaust pipe

108500 mi

C $550

Problem with radiator.

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

64000 mi

US $800

Noisy engine performance due to broken motor mount

127720 mi

C $80

ignition coil

320000 mi

US $1127

Clutch Replacement. Factory original clutch with 320,000 miles started slipping

117000 mi US $59	Canister that collects gasoline vapors from the fuel system is plugged. Causes check engine lite to come on. Throws off engine computer control emissions system.
124200 mi US $390	Currently have check engine light on fuel tank emission control system. Analyzed at garage repairing the steering link. Have not repaired it yet. Cost over $500 for emission problem solution.
129000 mi US $43	Never fixed emission control system.

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.

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.

36000 mi US $50	Faulty serpentine belt tensioner.
79300 mi US $165	Replaced serpentine belt due to squealing noise. 19k miles since last replacement.

175000 mi US $130	Exhaust manifold gasket needed to be replaced.
196000 mi US $47	Check engine came on, had it reset and light hasn't returned yet.

106020 mi

C $398

Check Engine light on. Oxygen Sensor #89465-02190 replaced.

72000 mi

water pump leak detected, water pump replaced

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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.

53000 mi

US $63

Computer check egine light.

10000 mi

Water pump leaking, discovered by dealer during battery replacement.

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.

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
61000 mi	ECU problem

115000 mi

US $600

Muffler and center pipe

136400 mi

C $200

The exhaust manifold was replaced due to the original one seperated at the weld

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.

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.

42800 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.

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.

76000 mi

US $5

Leaking intake gasket. replaced gasket

214000 mi

small leak in manifold gasket

67000 mi

US $200

Squeaking fan belt

238500 mi

US $200

Persistant noise from alternator area. Had self-replaced 225K mile alt with junkyard alt, new belt. Had shop replace with new alt for sanity and longevity. Noise traced to idler pulley bearings--planning engine swap, not worth fixing.

48000 mi

Automatic transmission shifting rough from 1st to 2nd gear. Dealer replaced computer.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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)

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16120 mi

The ECU had to be replaced.

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79000 mi

Solenoid emissions

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80920 mi

C $165

Replaced serpentine belt

39000 mi

Serpentine belt and tensioner replaced per a TSB

58000 mi US $500	Cooling pump failure - plastic vanes of pump impeller failed. Mechanic recommended a thermostat replacement since an overheat had occurred.
76000 mi US $250	Check Engine Light. Was a bad O2 sensor.

83000 mi

US $100

Bad thermostat replaced at 84,000 miles, first noticed at 83,000 miles with check engine light. Bad thermostat stuck open, drivibility unaffected.

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178000 mi US $150	Replaced the oxygen sensor
195300 mi US $200	Replaced the oxygen sensors
203000 mi US $92	Mufler was welded back to pipe.

87000 mi

US $250

The check engine light came on the car was idling really rough. There was a recall on the ECM unit. They replaced that and cleaned the throttle body.

96500 mi

C $275

1. Resonator pipe separated from the muffler pipe. Required new resonator pipe. 2. Heat shield between exhaust and gas tank came loose. New bracket was installed.

114000 mi US $300	Check engine light showed code P0171. I was told to replace oxygen sensor, which did no good, then I researched and found Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor was to blame. Replaced it, engine light off now.
119000 mi US $11	During cold weather (15 F) engine revved (hunted) @ startup. Check engine light on, code said "engine running lean). From internet research, replaced intake manifold gasket. $10 part, 1.5 hours labor.
194000 mi US $1175	Clutch had been slipping intermittently for about a year - mainly starting up steep grades. Recently started slipping in 2nd gear also. Took back to dealership for clutch replacement - about 24hour turnaround.
218000 mi US $125	Radiator had slow leak. Obtained Denso radiator off Amazon - very easy to remove and replace radiator. Replaced coolant at same time.

80600 mi

US $22

Replace intake manifold gasket with a new one. Did it myself in under an hour. Old gasket was worn and caused a vacuum leak.

87000 mi US $23	Intermittent PO456, Slow Evap Leak. Replaced Gas Cap.
119000 mi US $599	P2238, replace B1S1 sensor.
121000 mi US $246	Exhaust pipe sheared at rear flange (muffler). Installed resonator pipe kit.
127247 mi US $356	Int evap issue, P0441/0455. Replace Evap Canister assy.

171700 mi

US $1000

Worn out manual clutch. It was replaced.

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149500 mi

US $923

Replace timing chain tensioner and O-Ring

110000 mi US $300	Timing belt tensioner was "leaking", discovered at time of recall repair work, had it fixed
115500 mi US $350	Also had serpentine belt and tensioner pulley changed to fix a small oil leak.

93000 mi US $100	The car squealed moderately loudly for about 10 minutes after first starting up the car in the mornings. The noise would go away for the rest of the day, but I went ahead and had the timing belt replaced. Now, no noise and no problem.
101000 mi US $120	Minor oil leak near engine; gasket replacement solved the issue.

30000 mi

Intermittent squeaking. Problem has been seen in other Corollas. Replaced belt and idler. 3 weeks out of warranty, but Toyota authorized full coverage.

47000 mi US $500	canister evap system..svs valves
64000 mi US $1800	computer replaced
198100 mi US $400	Vacuum leak

119000 mi

US $900

Had to replace the radiator (small hole in it). Also, the valve cover gasket was leaking so that was replaced. The spark plugs were replaced. All of the motor mounts and transmission mounts needed to be changed, as well.

100000 mi

US $20

Check engine light for evaporative emissions purge....needed new gas cap

133000 mi

US $400

Oil Pan Reseal

90500 mi US $400	Tensioner pulley replacement.
98100 mi US $350	Intake manifold gasket leak triggering check engine light.

80600 mi C $340	Broken middle part muffler.
96400 mi C $600	Engine light. Emission control system defective.
105710 mi C $300	Muffler rear part was original and needed to be changed.
107260 mi C $1000	Mid-part muffler
109740 mi C $200	Oil pressure sensor leak
120900 mi C $1500	Muffler

114000 mi US $540	Check engine light was coming on. Fuel System evaporative cannister was replaced
122900 mi US $274	Intake manifold replaced

28662 mi	Reprogram computer (diffic. to start when warm). Change transmission cooler hose.
43090 mi C $350	Change belt tensionner

106000 mi

US $10

Replaced intake manifold gasket due to low idle condition, related to TSB.

44000 mi	The ecm went bad, could not drive it, had to be towed.
56000 mi US $127	mechanic noticed coolant hoses swelling and coolant not flowing properly. replaced upper and lower hoses.
66700 mi US $110	Motor mounts going bad. but not broken yet so mechanic could not replace. front and rear mounts.
55400 mi US $1150	Engine and tranny mounts no good.
86000 mi US $1600	timing chain tensioner exhaust from engine to cat converter
87000 mi US $300	belt tensr
86800 mi US $1500	cooling system - replaced water pump,thermostat,both hoses. yr 2013 and hoses in 2015' suspension - control arms bushing went bad with inner and outer tie rods. yr 2013.

115000 mi US $165	cracked and deteriorated serpentine belt
128000 mi US $654	Fuel pump failure

72000 mi

US $225

Intake valve was replaced. Also ECM was discovered to be bad. This item was replaced for free under a recall.

94100 mi US $80	Squealing from the engine while driving, especially in the morning. The belt was wearing and needed replacement.
120000 mi US $1300	Catalytic converter rusted away causing loud noise when driving.

93000 mi

C $500

Remove and install new computer-major problem with Corollas 2000-2010

87780 mi	CEL on. MAF sensor had to be cleaned.
111600 mi	Went in for general checkup but the engine light was on for several weeks. Manifold 'donut' seal leaking. Oil leaking from Crank or Torque, tranny side. Will live with it. Engine light on. Caused by Gas Cap defect. Gas Cap replaced. Pain: Costs 40$ to put the car on the computer to discover causes of Witness Lights.
217000 mi C $40	Oil change

69000 mi

US $200

Replaced leaking water pump.

83000 mi

US $1475

Fuel pump failed on busy highway. Fuel pump replaced. Confidence in Toyota products greatly reduced.

265000 mi

US $1100

replaced leaking valve cover and oil pan gaskets

112300 mi US $50	spark plugs replacement
119000 mi US $400	catalytic converter replacement

74400 mi

C $120000

ECU bad, diagnose dunder warenty ECU replaced under warenty

85100 mi

Brought the car in because of a warning light. A rubber gasket on the intake manifold was warn out or defective, requiring replacement of gasket.

106000 mi

US $34

Error code P2716 - Pressure Control Solenoid, showed up due to bad ECM. This is a common problem with 2005-2007 Toyota Corollas TSB TC015-07. Replaced the part with a similar salvaged ECM from ebay for $26 + Toyota OBDII cable to program the VIN into the unit. Taking the risk that the problem will occur again. Otherwise, replacing it using with a new part as recommended by the service bulletin would have cost $600 - $800.

59000 mi	Fuel pump died. The above doesn't seem to have a choice for fuel system issues and I dont know if it was electrical for mechanical. The dealer covered it for free under a "TSB" for issues with the Corolla fuel pumps.
111800 mi US $280	Code 0171...intake gasket was replaced...a TSB was released for it.

105000 mi

US $930

Oil seals failed on engine, dripping oil onto timing belt. Timing belt, oil seals were replaced along with old radiator hose.

98000 mi

US $498

Replace water pump, drain, flush, fill cooling system including heater core - serpentine belt, new plugs Small leak on pump - other items 100K PM.

322000 mi

US $225

This year is known for the ignition needing to be replaced. Other than that everything on this vehicle is original and never needed repair. Power windows/locks, transmission, engine, everything but the battery and tires.Simply Amazing!

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Car was taken in for annual serivce. During this service it was discovered that the water pump needed replacing. The part was ordered but did not arrive the same day - it was then installed on the next day.

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92380 mi	exhaust pipe broke at coupling
92380 mi	Replaced muffler.

121700 mi

US $802

chain tensioner o ring

63860 mi	Initial problem was diagnosed as O2 sensor,it was replaced. Within 2 days, check engine light came on again-same fault-O2 sensor-taken back to shop. Further diagnostics revealed that intake manifold gasket was cracked. It was replaced, problem solved.
63860 mi	Check engine light-diagnosed as O2 sensor, replaced Dec 30/08. Check engine light came on again Jan 2/09-diagnosed as faulty O2 sensor again, but found that intake manifold gasket was cracked. All covered free due to extended warranty purchased in 2004
75800 mi	check engine light came on, took to dealer who ran codes indicating gas cap seal was not adequate (surface rust). Dealer cleaned sealing surface and problem has not recurred since. Suggested a new $35 part be installed at next service in January.

40300 mi

water pump leaking, replaced under powertrain warranty

111600 mi

C $1500

Worn clutch

303000 mi

US $120

Rusted exhaust pipe broke, required welding

121520 mi

C $50

Engine service light on but no problem. Light turned off by technician. Initial reason for trip was for regular maintenance and new tires.

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160000 mi

US $30

engine oil leak at timing chain tensioner

47100 mi

US $300

Coolant leak - waterpump replaced, serpentine belt replaced

170000 mi

US $475

Crank sensor

100000 mi US $650	Catalytic converter replacement
105000 mi US $600	Serpentine belt

291000 mi US $30	Oxygen sensor, downstream replaced.
335500 mi US $45	Oxygen sensor replaced. (downstream)

43400 mi C $500	02 sensor replaced, ELM
43400 mi C $250	O2 sensor and CEL again
61160 mi C $180	O2 sensor, fuel system delivery
66440 mi	Bosch part was glitching but no real Oxygen sensor fault

174800 mi C $130	Accessory belt tensioner wore out
181040 mi C $1100	Misfire on cylinders 1 & 2. Scan performed, nothing found. Possible intake gasket leak suggested.
184780 mi C $150	Fuel system flushed to try to clear up misfire. Check engine light still on.
190960 mi	Car was stalling at idle, removed throttle body and air idle valve from throttle body. Cleaned all and reinstalled. No longer stalling, but engine still misfiring occasionally.
197780 mi	Check engine light, P300, P301, 0302 for random misfire.

206000 mi

US $70

Exhaust pipe broke.

187600 mi

Catalytic converter needs to be replaced.

71000 mi

US $700

timing belt

155000 mi

US $2200

Engine threw a rod through the block.

129000 mi

US $720

Water pump worn out (rattling) and leaking radiator (small leak at metal to plastic joint).

160300 mi

US $500

Engine light due to leak in fuel system...corrosion on neck below gas cap.

83000 mi

Misfiring cylinders 1,3 (not an uncommon Corolla problem)! No warning light! After 1300.00 repairs and dealer initiating a Toyota Rep case, they suggested tearing down engine to find cause. That, plus car needing new catalytic, said NO! and traded.

41000 mi

US $100

Oxygen sensor (downstream) replaced.

163500 mi

US $400

Radiator was replaced.

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111600 mi C $250	Resonator replaced.

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260000 mi

US $85

Ignition coil on cylinder 3 died, possibly from oil leaking into spark plug tube.

126000 mi	Check Engine Light (CEL) triggered code P0171, System Too Lean, Bank 1. Cleaned Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor which was dirty. CEL has not reappeared.
134000 mi	Mass Air Flow Sensor dirty. P0171 check engine code. Cleaned sensor, reset code. Same problem happened 1 year ago.
145000 mi	Check Engine Light, P0171 code - cleaned MAF sensor with MAF Sensor cleaner. Get this code every year in the desert. Easy fix.
155000 mi US $3	Check Engine Code P0171 (Mass Air Flow Sensor reqs. cleaning). Cleaned sensor with MAF Sensor cleaner from Walmart. 15 minute repair.
167300 mi US $45	Replaced Mass Airflow Sensor.

59520 mi C $220	oil leaks, crank seal and oil sending unit.
100440 mi	engine threw a P0420 code for the cat converter. $1000 repair, couples with the clutch it was to costly to repair becuse of the cars worth.

122955 mi

C $214

clip door handle replacement (rust leaking) oil pressure switch replacement (oil leaking) 55 points inspection

55800 mi

C $1100

oil leak. in midst of re-repair. replaced oil sending unit, oil pan seal, serpentine belt, swapped out wheels for winters.

60140 mi C $310	water pump replaced Part #6003610 was replaced [variable solenoid] but i dont have the exact name and what it does. It has to do with valve timing I believe.
83700 mi C $200	Replaced oil pressure "sensor."
97580 mi C $167	Exhaust system repair
135780 mi C $300	Replace flexible part of exhaust system

237100 mi

The engine light won't go out. Possible major repairs. Not fixing because of cost at this time. The engine light has been a problem over the years but often was cleared and passed inspection, Hoping this will happen again.

94000 mi

US $25

Check engine light for catalytic converter, mpg down, replaced 02 sensor both problems fixed

119660 mi

C $650

leaking oil pressure sensor

150660 mi

C $120

The serpentine belt was starting to show wear (cracks)

190000 mi

US $169

Water pump went out, replaced it.

243640 mi C $100	For what I know only the one faulty sensor was changed. It had to do with electric circuits to the cylinders so when it failed the engine simply stopped right there and then.
256220 mi C $550	Manifold leak

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114700 mi

C $350

EVAP Canister or Solenoid failure. Replaced unit as whole at cost of 350.00 CDN

116000 mi

US $300

fuel pump and module need to be replaced

32240 mi

C $260

73000 mi	MAF cleaned.
76000 mi	piston soak to help with oil consumption, successful
87500 mi US $10	Intake gasket leak. Known issue per TSB.

175000 mi US $280	Intake manifold gasket was bad. Replaced.
197000 mi US $300	I took it in for a CEL scan and left it overnight. When I went back the next day the mechanic said that the car's computer doesn't remember codes and that something is wrong with the ECU.

55598 mi US $4942	Engine, and engine computer replaced.
32000 mi US $2900	Broken rod in engine. The car broke a rod when I was driving home from work. noticed the problem five minutes after leaving.
131200 mi US $3700	Multiple things went out at once with this car in between the summer and now. ignition coils, headers, manifold all needed to be replaced in one month.
132000 mi	Then the computer the next. This car is no longer running.

193000 mi

US $343

Replaced serpentine belt tensioner and serpentine belt

87000 mi

US $150

Oil leaking from timing chain tensioner; tensioner replaced.

141000 mi US $520	Catalytic Converter needed to be replaced. Check engine light provided the code that pointed to the replacement. Oxygen Sensor needed to be replaced. Check engine light provided the code that pointed to the replacement.
142000 mi US $450	Replaced Rear Oxygen Sensor. Replaced Catalytic Converter.

159000 mi

US $25

intake manifold gasket replaced.

203000 mi

US $100

CEL code PO171. Replaced intake manifold gasket. Replaced O2 sensors.

143000 mi

US $10

Intake Manifold Gasket replaced as the car got a system too lean code

164000 mi US $120	O2 sensor had to be replaced.
169000 mi US $800	Radiator had a leak in it. Repaired the entire radiator.

76000 mi

US $98

Timing chain tensioner oil ring leaking

191000 mi

US $30

Belt squealing. Replaced belt.

60760 mi $4000	RPM rising wn I crank engine on N & P,but whenI put it on D RPM reduce from 2000 to 800,I didn't rectify so far..plz recommend from where I. Start
70060 mi $50	Hi Michael & all other comrades,wish happiness, success & good health for everyone,, well last month I found coolant leakeage in d morning,I filled distill water in it as it is clean than tap water.afterwards fixed radiator leakage...

130000 mi

US $52

Check Engine Light with P0420 error code. Replaced Downstream Oxygen Sensor. Check Engine Light with P0420 error code.rnReplaced Downstream Oxygen Sensor.

102700 mi

US $50

Check engine light turned on after a fill up at the gas station. Went to dealership and was told code was P0442 indicating a fuel vapor leak. I was told it would cost $500 but I really didn't need to get it fixed. Dealership cleared light.

218240 mi

C $35

Oil pressure sender sprang a leak. Quick fix while getting oil change.

162200 mi US $32	Check engine light came on with low fuel, did not clear by filling tank and tightening gas cap. I replaced gas cap, which was probably original. Light went out and stayed out.
167000 mi US $544	Broken exhaust pipe at rear flange, not due to collision. Re welded. Replace timing chain tensioner o-ring.
177000 mi US $900	Replacement of exhaust system catalytic converter to tailpipe.

143500 mi US $700	Replaced intake manifold gasket, replaced VSV Replaced serpentine belt Cracked Timing chain tensioner O-ring; replaced O-ring
179000 mi US $820	Replaced catalytic converter
186000 mi US $200	Replaced sensor

142000 mi

US $125

Failed radiator

110360 mi C $180	catalytic converter replaced
121700 mi C $230	Front bank oxygen sensors replaced

129000 mi US $175	Valve Cover Gasket was leaking and creating a bad smell in the cabin when the heat was on.
135000 mi US $1200	Replaced catalytic converter, intermediate pipe and muffler.

64000 mi

US $950

replace motor mounts.

118500 mi

clicking sound, engine light on took to toyota said there was nothing wrong in the initial diagnostic and said they "fixed" clicking however continued on to the next day took it back to the dealer and they finally fixed the problem

150700 mi US $275	I ordered a new catalytic convertor and resonator. I have yet to replace it.
169800 mi	Check Engine light is on for P046 for VSV Evap system. I have not diagnosed or repaired it yet
177300 mi	Muffler had a hole in it. Replaced the muffler

289000 mi

US $130

Dropped a cylinder, replaced wires from rotor to plugs.

113000 mi

US $160

Replaced serpentine belt

6200 mi	intermittent Chirp noise at idle after changing three belts they changed the exhaust donut.
55800 mi C $220	crank oil seal leak .
68200 mi C $20	occasional engine light and rough running on cold days. Replaced intake manifold gasket.
81840 mi C $60	4liters of oil leaked out of the oil pressure transducer
82540 mi C $300	Leaking exhaust manifold gasket causing squeezing sounds on idle when car wet
99200 mi C $250	Oil leak from main crank pulley oil seal

84000 mi US $361	Coil pack gone bad. Coil pack and spark plugs replaced.
95000 mi US $130	Coil pack replaced on #1 cylinder

45000 mi

US $150

belt tensioner

124000 mi

US $150

Gasket change, serpentine belt and idler pulley change

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110980 mi

Engine threw a rod. Complete write-off. Oil changes regularly - last one five weeks prior to breakdown. No oil in engine at time of failure. No oil on driveway, no blue smoke, no low oil pressure warning light prior to rod being thrown.

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205000 mi

US $1800

catalytic converter failed, replaced Muffler replaced

164300 mi

C $60

Rod Bearing Blown. Estimated $2500-$4500 for engine replacement.

79000 mi US $360	Emissions valve malfunctioned, triggering CEL and requiring replacement of the valve. Belt squeak for a few minutes when cold starting during cool or wet weather
98000 mi US $20	Muffler support bolt broke due to rust.
108000 mi US $469	1 of 2 exhaust gaskets replaced. 2nd not replaced due to stuck O2 sensor bolt. Timing chain tensioner O-ring replaced for leak
126000 mi US $460	Exhaust pipe at engine broke, due to both age and a minor muffler strike on a curb when backing into a parking space.

124000 mi

C $50

Replacement of pre-catalyser oxygen sensor.

124000 mi

Compression low in cylinder 2. Rebuild required. No repair made.

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65000 mi

US $100

timing chain tensioner was "spitting" oil - the mechanic noticed that while performing the NC state inspection. changed the drive belt at the same time (+100 bucks)

141000 mi

Bottom part of the shielding that protects the catalytic converter had rusted and fallen off. Mechanic said that the upper part of the shielding was still in place and it would be fine as long as I didn't drive in tall grass.

39680 mi	Water pump leak-replaced with new under warranty
C $300	engine light on-dealer said is CAT converter, turns out to be O2 sensor-replaced myself
227540 mi C $1700	Oil leak from Timing Chain Cover Gasket, Replaced Timing Chain, Front Brake Cilinders

86180 mi

C $90

Front pipe exhaust noise, they had to replace front pipe gasket and bolts. Still making a little noise but acceptable.

77100 mi

US $85

Oil Leak across engine compartment.Problem was determined to be bad PCV valve. Also completed oil change.

102000 mi US $137	In addition to routine maintenance, mass air sensor 1
106000 mi US $88	Check engine light, mass o2 sensor, possible cc; leaking oil
107000 mi	Possible mass oxygen sensor or catalytic convertor issues, engine drinking oil by the quart every 1000 miles. Opted not to repair.
116000 mi	P0420 code - catalytic convertor bank 1 imminent failure

38000 mi

US $115

Diagnostic charge ($85) for first DTC observed for the vehicle. Related to EVAP system malfunction - dealer quoted $360 for repair, repaired it myself for $30 for the part. Dealer indicated that part would not be covered under emissions warranty.

151000 mi

The check engine light had been on for about two years. The repair shop said it needed a new catalytic converter. Really, I think all it needed was a new O2 sensor - it passes the emissions test with flying colors.

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88000 mi

US $300

Replace leaking cam cover gasket

132000 mi US $10	Clean fuel injectors - a Seafom bottle did the trick. It was turning on the Engine Light with code P172 - Mix to lean.
140000 mi US $15	Engine light came on; it was lean gas mix. I pour a bottle of sea foam drive it a couple miles and gone. It might need to clean the injectors. The same as before; I am believing the problem is relate to a particular gas station. Check engine light came on; gas mix too lean; added a Seafoam bottle, drove a couple miles issue resolved.

145600 mi

US $700

failed charcoal issue.

104160 mi C $147	Timing chain tensioner was replaced as it was leaking oil. Had to replace front crankshaft oil seal as was leaking oil.
130200 mi C $50	It was time to replace the serpentine belt as small crack could be seen at 205K...

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50000 mi

US $4500

Bad engine replaced with rebuilt

134000 mi

Burning about a quart of oil a month when sold. Once I checked the oil and almost nothing at all showed up on the dipstick (it took 2 quarts to get it to halfway full) but the oil pressure warning light had not come on. CEL. My mechanic checked code, told me for catalytic converter. Advised me not to replace it, saying he'd often seen Corollas throw that code when nothing really wrong with catalytic converter.

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171700 mi

US $150

Replaced both oxygen sensors to eliminate pinging.

103800 mi

US $300

vapor canister replaced

165000 mi US $650	Blown spark plugs; replaced. Check engine light checked - Oxygen sensor bad (not replaced), MAP Sensor replaced.
175000 mi US $400	Plugs replaced. Oil Changed. PCV replaced.
181000 mi US $450	Oxygen sensor replaced. Plugs replaced. Determined to have a stuck piston ring (not repaired).
190000 mi US $130	Plugs fouled b/c of stuck piston ring - plugs replaced.

93000 mi

C $1500

the engine started using oil at 110000 for no reason, and alot of ti

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98000 mi US $350	Mass Air Flow sensor. I replaced it. Also did the PCV valve, which was a little gummy.
134000 mi US $25	VSV (vacuum switching valve) changed at charcoal canister. Now my CEL is off. Aesthetic change only, but worth it. The old one was rusty and totally dead.
148000 mi US $50	Replaced timing chain tensioner due to leaking o-ring.
149000 mi US $35	Replaced idle air controller. May not have been real cause of rough low idle, but it seems to be a little better.

217000 mi

US $25

Replace spark plugs

105000 mi

US $330

Replaced serpentine belt.

96000 mi

US $2000

Connecting rod bearing seized. Engine completely replaced. Complete engine replacement

98580 mi

Signficiant oil burning. Approx 1 litre + per month.

154660 mi

C $1100

Leaking exhaust near front manifold

83480 mi	It is burning oil started from 3 years ago. I need to add 1 liter oil for every 5000KM. Now, it generates blue smoke after driving down a long downhill road with engine break. On normal road it is fine. We decided not to fix it due to cost.
94240 mi C $200	Engine light was on. It used too much gas. The repair shop changed spark plugs and a circuit.

139500 mi

C $1150

Emission system cannister caused "Check Engine" light to come on, and needed to be replaced. $550 part and ~$300 labour (they threw in the annual wheel change)

99000 mi

Replaced worn-oout timing belt.

121000 mi US $458	Catalytic converter and oxygen sensor replaced. Check engine light had come on.
123000 mi	The original cat converter failed, was replaced with a non oem model, after a few weeks it failed, and then the shop replaced it with an upgraded better model, so far it's been ok.
130000 mi US $52	Cat Converter replaced again 2nd time by Midas. Part was not genuine Toyota part.

60000 mi

check engine light, and got P0354 code from OBD scanner. (ignition coil D). I guessed that it was the 4th from the left. replaced the coil, and all 4 spark plugs. 2 days went by, check engine light and now it's P0351 and P0354 (A and D) .

171000 mi

It is burning oil. About four quarts in between each oil change. Never actually got fixed, just keep filling it up.

217000 mi

Burned 1quart of oil per tank.

118000 mi

US $30

Gasket replaced

103000 mi

US $100

Serpentine belt beginning to show signs of wear. Needs to be eventually replaced.

144300 mi

US $150

Oil leak. Replaced the valve cover gasket.

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188000 mi

Fouling Spark plugs. Check engine light illuminated and was missing on cylinder 4. Pulled spark plug and was totally black with charcoal. I assume it is caused by a bad ring. Car burns a quart of oil every 200 miles. Replaced all plugs

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130000 mi

rattling noise- timing chain is going bad

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165540 mi

C $500

System lean bank 1: Mass Air Flow sensor needed replacement

128000 mi

Muffler broken-no repairing. Sold.

132000 mi US $150	Flange gasket after the exhaust manifold was leaking. Gasket was replaced.
144000 mi	Check engine light came on. Replace air filter and cleaned mass air flow sensor.
149000 mi US $700	Clutch replaced

147000 mi

US $388

Misfire in two cylinders, replaced two fuel injectors.

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155000 mi

US $500

Replaced Catalytic converter and O2 sensor

108000 mi

CEL on. Hesitation on acceleration. Cleaned MAS with carb cleaner. Car now running like new and increased MPG by 20%.

256000 mi US $560	replaced water pump (some coolant residue indicated slight leak),hoses,thermostat,coolant (factory toyota) Replaced front o2 sensor and leaking downpipe donut. To replace donut must remove the front o2 sensor, also a new set of bolts and springs which hold down pipe to manifold (old springs had lost their tension).
270000 mi US $400	I had to replace the fuel vapor canister. Yep, the good old PO420, Had to replace the catalytic converter.

286000 mi

US $100

Oil leak. Replaced valve cover gasket.

108500 mi US $60	replaced exhaust manifold to down pipe gasket
119000 mi US $320	replaced hydraulic belt tensioner

163420 mi C $35	would not start
167400 mi C $1000	catalytic converter

150000 mi

US $40

Silencer/exhaust Fell off (the rear part only). The screw that was holding it came off. A new screw fixed it.

89000 mi

US $80

Rich mixture - needed to replace little sensor. Easy. Now runs smoothly again.

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71000 mi US $1700	Oil light occasional flicker but no observed loss of oil pressure by test gauge or oil level by dip stick Engine failure on highway Replaced engine
163000 mi US $200	Engine CEL oncrankshaft position sensor and camshaft position sensor

42000 mi

US $700

Injectors replaced Radiator leak.

176000 mi

It just EATS oil. I don't mean leaks, because I've never found any sign of leaking, but neither have I seen the sort of black smoke one would associate with burning oil. It just goes into a black hole. I can put in 5 quarts a week.

154000 mi

US $333

Catalytic converter and manifold gasket replaced

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220000 mi

US $10

muffler clamp broke

100000 mi

US $300

piston

48640 mi

Water pump replaced under warranty

112000 mi

US $24

Replaced valve cover gasket. Also replaced spark plugs and wires.

US $450

Head Gasket & timing belt around March. Acccident in May, sold car.

203980 mi

Catalytic converter needed replacing

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245800 mi US $800	exhaust leak
249000 mi US $368	Radiator leak. Replaced radiator and fan belt.
267000 mi US $484	New ignition coil, plugs and wires

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91000 mi US $216	Serpentine belt tensioner replaced.
99000 mi US $400	CEL. replaced charcoal canister. CEL back on a few days later. Replaced another emissions system component.
110000 mi US $732	Brought car in for exhaust leak, found leak where exhaust pipe connects to manifold.
126000 mi US $40	There was/is a vibrating noise during idle in gear (waiting in traffic). It seemed quite loud, took car to Firestone and they supposedly tightened a shield under the hood. After a couple of days vibration noise returned, haven't gone back.
129000 mi US $500	Same problem as before, engine vibration noise more consistent. Different repair shop believes full tuneup will resolve the problem, will also change serpentine belt and perform other scheduled maintenance

70000 mi

US $400

some exhaust feed line leak causing the check engine light to come on.

104000 mi

US $1080

Replaced water pump.

123000 mi US $520	Check engine light (CEL) came on. Dealer noted that oil was leaking through engine gaskets into cylinder such that oil was making ignition impossible. Replaced gaskets, spark plugs and wires. Set timing to factory standards.
180500 mi US $124	Check Engine Light. Was informed needed aftermarket catalytic converter bolt on for about $1000. Declined to repair. Reset light. Came back on about six months later. Car not worth fixing. Drive belt tensioner rattles. Did not fix yet
195000 mi US $57	Gas cap

134000 mi US $240	Motor mount replaced
138000 mi	There's a clunking noise that occurs about half the time when I step on the brakes. I brought it in before, and he fixed the motor mounts, but that didn't fix the problem.
138000 mi	Check engine light came on (not related to the gas cap). The mechanic scanned the code and told me it was related to the emission system, cleared it, and told me to come back if it comes back on.

135000 mi

US $100

Code P0420, replaced cat, light and code went away.

130820 mi

C $150

Small leak in the exhaust

152520 mi

C $100

replaced coil pack

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180000 mi

US $200

The car also randomly shut off when idling. I was told it was just the sensor. These cars are built to last forever!!

170500 mi

US $130

Replaced radiator

105000 mi

US $80

Replaced O2 sensor

153600 mi

US $934

Replaced the original clutch assembly; started to slip after 14 years.

332000 mi US $155	Serpentine belt replaced along with oil pan gasket which had a leak
347700 mi US $130	water got into plugs and wires had to be replaced

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85560 mi

muffler

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202000 mi

US $500

Clutch slipping. Replaced clutch and release bearing. The lining was shot ... after 200,000 miles. Exhaust leak at manifold. Replaced manifold.

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45880 mi C $550	Replaced battery and exhaust pipe
73160 mi C $1000	Needed Exhaust Pipe replaced.

231000 mi

US $550

cracked manifold and cracked radiator

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154000 mi

US $200

Heater core failed, replaced with new, including hoses

	water pump, but it was not a naturally occurring break-down. Bad mechanic over tightened the water pump pulley so broke my water pump. :( thermostat. Dealer didn't burp the system enough/or something after new water pump installed so wasn't getting much heat.
US $250	Passenger side engine mount replaced.

220000 mi US $600	The fuel pump became severely weak
220000 mi	O-ring leak that led to burning of engine oil

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145000 mi

US $1150

Cracked exhaust manifold and damaged section of exhaust pipe.

138500 mi	Car has been in shop 3 times to repair leaks. This was a faulty after market rear main seal. They got one from the dealer and installed it.
141000 mi US $518	failed smog, needed a new map sensor
145000 mi US $250	Downstream O2 sensor repair
147600 mi	I replaced the spark plugs, wires, distributor cap, and ignition rotor

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