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Expensive Toyota Solara repairs by problem area

Engine (50%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (13%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (0%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 8 repairs.
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Toyota Solara repair cost distribution

$2500+ (43%)

$1000 - $2499 (57%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 7 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). 

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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. 

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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 . 

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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 Coupe

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

102000 mi

US $30000
Persistent squeaking and vibrating of brakes 

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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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Toyota Solara Expensive Problems

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