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Toyota Solara repairs by problem area

Engine (32%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (6%)

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Toyota Solara electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (43%)

< $100 (43%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Toyota Solara 2dr Convertible

210-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

26513 mi

US $326
The driver's side rear lights were out. The driver's side taillight assembly had to be replaced. 

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2007 Toyota Solara 2dr Convertible

210-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

US $260 replaced high and low beam headlights at about 100k miles low beams cost $130.00 each ( high intensity). Indication of impending outage of high intensity: one or both bulbs go out at unpredictable intervals. Turning switch off and on restor 
91000 mi

US $400
Replaced alternator 
88000 mi

US $10
Safety Belt Sensor Passenger Seat. Disconnected car battery, applied conductive jelly on connectors. (Worked on same issue last year. May need to replace $800 air bag.) 

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2006 Toyota Solara 2dr Coupe

225-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

66960 mi

C $500
leaky high pressure line 
67960 mi

C $500
Bad compressor -rplaced 

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2006 Toyota Solara 2dr Convertible

225-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

35469 mi Defective rear defroster, dealer had to replace top. Dealer does not do this so top had to be outsourced. Top was not done right and as of 1/7/09 the car is still at dealers. 

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2005 Toyota Solara 2dr Convertible

225-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

137000 mi

US $35
Replaced a headlight bulb 
139000 mi Replaced other headlight and used the other bulb from the 2 pack previously reported 
77000 mi

US $98
Battery needed replacement 

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2004 Toyota Solara 2dr Coupe

225-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

67000 mi Both door actuators failed and needed replacement. 

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1999 Toyota Solara

Engine not specified

118000 mi

US $300
Replaced starter contacts 
148000 mi

US $325
Alternator and starter 

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1999 Toyota Solara 2-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

264000 mi

US $140
Replaced some of the wiring for headlights 

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Toyota Solara Electrical Problems

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