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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%)

Chart based on 63 repairs.
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Toyota Solara engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (16%)

$500 - $999 (26%)

$100 - $499 (21%)

< $100 (32%)

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Chart based on 19 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. 

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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 

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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 

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2005 Toyota Solara 2dr Coupe

157-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

34000 mi Water pump replaced under warranty 
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. 

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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. 

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2004 Toyota Solara 2dr Convertible

225-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

155000 mi

US $90
Replaced 02 senser 

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2002 Toyota Solara 2dr Coupe

198-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

107 mi

US $400
Timing belt 

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2002 Toyota Solara 2dr Coupe

157-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

130000 mi

US $1000
Muffler and exhaust pipe 

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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. 

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2000 Toyota Solara

Engine not specified

180000 mi

US $600
new timing belt 

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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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