| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Expensive Toyota Solara repairs by problem area
Engine (56%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (11%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (0%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 9 repairs.
Toyota Solara repair cost distribution
$2500+ (38%)
$1000 - $2499 (63%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 8 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
| 91000 mi US $400 |
Replaced alternator |
| 96000 mi US $2000 |
Needed gaskets and while in there they replaced spark plugs, etc. |
| 151000 mi US $1300 |
Convertible Top Replaced (11 years, >150k mi). |
2006 Toyota Solara 2dr Coupe
225-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 27000 mi US $1040 |
Steering gear re-lubed. Also, water pump was leaking and was replaced. Timing belt and other belts changed due to age of car, not mileage. |
| 66960 mi C $500 |
leaky high pressure line |
| 67960 mi C $500 |
Bad compressor -rplaced |
| 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. |
2005 Toyota Solara 2dr Coupe
157-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 138000 mi US $600 |
The rear struts (specifically the passenger side) were bad. The passenger side was making a lot of noise. Both rear struts were replaced and I did the tie rod ends for good measure (they're cheap.) |
| 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. |
2002 Toyota Solara 2dr Coupe
198-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 188600 mi US $3400 |
The transmission's reverse gear was slipping. Metal shavings were found in the pan. Various hard and soft parts needed to be replaced including the input bearing, torque converter, and a few sprockets. The transmission fluid had been changed on schedule . |
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 Coupe
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 102000 mi US $30000 |
Persistent squeaking and vibrating of brakes |
1999 Toyota Solara
Engine not specified
| 165000 mi US $1500 |
Replaced catalytic converter |
| 172100 mi US $820 |
New front rotors, calipers, pads |
| 173400 mi US $200 |
two new oxygen sensors |
| 177000 mi US $560 |
Replaced cracked forward exhaust manifold |
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