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2003 Toyota Matrix repairs by problem area
Engine (33%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (3%)
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Chart based on 153 repairs.
2003 Toyota Matrix suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (47%)
$100 - $499 (21%)
< $100 (16%)
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.
2003 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
180-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 190000 mi US $700 |
Lower control arm and sway bar bushings replaced. Also ball joints. |
| 91640 mi C $1200 |
replace front struts |
2003 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
180-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 154200 mi US $900 |
Control arms and ball joints were replaced, to correct really, really loose steering. |
| 185000 mi | Ball joints failing |
2003 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 125700 mi C $828 |
Replaced front left wheel bearing. Wear detected by mechanic. |
| 167580 mi C $2000 |
Worn out absorbers, Front Left rod ends, Front Right upper rod end. |
| 240500 mi US $650 |
Shocks both blown, replaced. Sway bar link replaced driver side. |
| 171000 mi US $3000 |
replaced worn shock and strut assembly all wheels |
| 99300 mi US $900 |
One of my bearings was going so they fixed it, and also re-did the brakes... |
| 154780 mi | control arm worn, new one installed |
2003 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 54000 mi US $251 |
Replace leaking power steering pump. |
| 93000 mi US $400 |
Got new tires, but they could not align the car because a tie rod was "frozen". Frozen tie rod replaced. |
| 115940 mi C $800 |
passenger front bearing gave out, passenger side sway link snap. car sits .8" from the floor on 16" rims... go figure... |
| 158100 mi C $542 |
Front shock broken. |
| 173700 mi C $194 |
Change right back wheel bearing assembly |
2003 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
123-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 80600 mi C $400 |
wheel bearings replaced |
| 198655 mi US $676 |
Rear wheel bearings replaced |
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