| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Toyota Solara repairs by problem area
Engine (34%)
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%)
Chart based on 65 repairs.
Toyota Solara engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (19%)
$500 - $999 (24%)
$100 - $499 (19%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 Toyota Solara 2dr Convertible
210-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 195000 mi US $70 |
Replaced ignition coil. |
| 96000 mi US $2000 |
Needed gaskets and while in there they replaced spark plugs, etc. |
| 97000 mi US $820 |
Catalytic converter needed to be replaced. |
2006 Toyota Solara 2dr Coupe
225-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 91760 mi C $3900 |
Replaced engine after timing belt and water pump damage. Water pump was the final straw; timing belt caused valve damage due to interference engine. |
| 164300 mi US $300 |
Replace gas cover gasket |
2006 Toyota Solara 2dr Coupe
157-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 69000 mi US $600 |
Replacement |
| 42000 mi | water pump start to weep and oil pan start to seep. all covered under powertrain warranty |
2005 Toyota Solara 2dr Coupe
157-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 129000 mi US $600 |
Mechanic explained that it was a rebuild error on behalf of an earlier mechanic. The rebuild was noticeably hurried so I don't blame the car. It was a timing chain issue. |
| 34000 mi | Water pump replaced under warranty |
2005 Toyota Solara 2dr Coupe
157-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 148750 mi US $1113 |
I took it in for a serpentine belt and they found other stuff wrong (obviously.) They gave me a long list of things that I picked and chose from. I had them do a water pump, serpentine belt, coolant flush, brake fluid flush, and transmission fluid flush. |
| 155000 mi US $50 |
The valve cover gasket was leaking. The shop wanted way too much to do the work and it looked simple enough to do myself. All went smoothly. The old gasket had turned to plastic and came off in hard, brittle pieces. |
2004 Toyota Solara 2dr Coupe
225-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 47000 mi US $250 |
Emission system: cracked gas cap and worn hose/connector for evaporation. |
| 25000 mi | Engine light went on. Dealer says O2 sensor bad, tried to replace sensor, sensor fused to manifold, replaced manifold, then fried computer, replaced computer. |
| 68000 mi | Oil leak after oil change. Defective drain plug gasket, fixed. |
2004 Toyota Solara 2dr Convertible
225-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 155000 mi US $90 |
Replaced 02 senser |
2002 Toyota Solara 2dr Coupe
198-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 107 mi US $400 |
Timing belt |
2002 Toyota Solara 2dr Coupe
157-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 130000 mi US $1000 |
Muffler and exhaust pipe |
2001 Toyota Solara 2dr Convertible
157-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 72000 mi US $900 |
Harmonic Baiancer Wheel came apart.Master Brake Cylinder Leaked had to replace. |
2000 Toyota Solara
Engine not specified
| 180000 mi US $600 |
new timing belt |
1999 Toyota Solara
Engine not specified
| 165000 mi US $1500 |
Replaced catalytic converter |
| 173400 mi US $200 |
two new oxygen sensors |
| 177000 mi US $560 |
Replaced cracked forward exhaust manifold |
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