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2004 Toyota Matrix repairs by problem area

Engine (55%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (1%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (0%)

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2004 Toyota Matrix suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (14%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (43%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $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.

2004 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch

130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

124000 mi

C $850
Replace both front shock absorber  
192000 mi

US $800
sway bar broke, needed new brakes and tires 
221100 mi

C $2500
bearings and suspension making weird noises, discovered i had about 1 month of usage left. changed it right away so i wont have to tow it away 

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2004 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch

130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

148800 mi

C $1800
Both front wheel bearings. Bearings were making a grinding noise. both struts replaced 
43000 mi

US $610
Left front strut leaked. Replaced both front struts and had wheel alignment. 
81220 mi

C $300
A bolt holding the tensioner for the belt that drives the power steering, etc, broke but didn't fall out because side wall close. Belt tension was then loose. Mechanic had to remove part of bolt broken and in the engine before replacing with a new bolt. 

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2004 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch

123-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

111600 mi

C $250
replaced rear driver side wheel hub and bearing assembly - noise and vibration coming from worn wheel bearing. 

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2004 Toyota Matrix Suspension Problems

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