| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2008 Toyota Matrix repairs by problem area
Engine (65%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (9%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (9%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 23 repairs.
2008 Toyota Matrix engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (50%)
< $100 (29%)
Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 90520 mi C $250 |
Clamp holding heat shield broke. Heat shield was resting on the exhaust system. New clamp installed. |
| 122760 mi C $1500 |
Oil Pan removed and reinstalled to fix oil leak. T-chain tensioner o-ring replaced to fix oil leak. Serpentine belt tensioner replaced. |
2008 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 91000 mi US $520 |
Leak at Timing Chain Tensioner. Tensioner Removed and new O-Ring Installed Replaced Thermostat - Car not warming up properly in cold weather. |
| 96000 mi US $10 |
Check Engine Light illuminated. Checked with OBD2 Scanner reading Lean Bank 1 several times and once MAF sensor out of range. Assuming dirty MAF but could be cold weather leaking intake manifold gasket. First repair attempt cleaning MAF. |
| 74181 mi C $270 |
Check engine light was on. Took to dealer and intake manifold gasket replaced. |
| C $975 | Timing chain cover and water pump replaced. |
| 60140 mi | the water pump was leaking and had to be replaced (covered by warranty) |
| 60760 mi | Check engine light went on. The intake gasket needed to be replaced. (Covered under warranty). |
| 81840 mi C $80 |
replaced leaking O ring connected to the timing chain tensioner |
| 110980 mi C $165 |
replaced timing chain tensioner O-ring |
| 133300 mi C $125 |
Check engine light came on and the engine began running rough. The intake manifold gasket needed to be replaced. |
| 145700 mi C $164 |
oil leak - replaced chain tensioner o-ring |
| 55000 mi US $100 |
new belt tensioner-the one NOT covered by p-train warranty. I complained so they covered the parts. |
| 82460 mi C $200 |
replaced water pump |
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