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2006 Toyota Matrix repairs by problem area
Engine (40%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (20%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (3%)
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Chart based on 99 repairs.
2006 Toyota Matrix suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (44%)
< $100 (22%)
Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 71300 mi | Changed driver side front wheel bearing. It was producing loud noise. Changed driver side front wheel bearing. It was producing loud noise |
| 87420 mi C $400 |
Passenger side front wheel bearing replaced by myself. Sway bar link on front passenger side mounting was slightly damaged and repaired. Now every thing sounds better.Had 55point inspection done at dealership and rear brakes adjusted. |
| 148800 mi C $450 |
Front end links, anti-roll bar |
| 124000 mi C $3000 |
one tie-rod noisy, the other was needing repair soon while in for tie-rods, told left wheel bearing bad... and to do both recommended |
| 138880 mi C $1200 |
replaced leaking power steering lines |
| 140813 mi C $625 |
front left wheel bearing replaced, 4 wheel alignment |
| 146320 mi C $270 |
Replaced stabilizer, rhs |
| 62700 mi US $200 |
Excessive cupping on front tires. Tires replaced. Alignment was in spec. Appears to be design defect with the vehicle suspension. Told that the problem will re-occur and cannot be fixed. So much for Toyota quality. |
| 79000 mi US $100 |
Continued wear on tires. Attempting non-spec alignment settings just to see if anything can fix the tire wear. |
| 15000 mi | New tires as original ones wore out. dealership covered it under warranty |
| 149000 mi US $300 |
wheel bearing replaced due to wearing out. |
2006 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 138000 mi US $120 |
Shock leaking fluid; replaced front shock absorbers |
| 142600 mi C $320 |
Replaced front struts. |
| 36000 mi US $690 |
car was shuddering very badly on the highway. this is a reoccuring problem, and existed very soon after car was purchased. |
2006 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
118-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 86500 mi | Suggested we R&R the power steering system - will do it. Update, post concerning engine leak and dye test. After having the power steering system lube R&R'd a very slight leak - almost a sweat - was found at the steering pump seal. We'll watch the fluid level. |
| 67460 mi C $2100 |
Replace left rear wheel bearing |
| 97000 mi US $700 |
Left rear wheel bearing replaces |
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