| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2009 Toyota Matrix repairs by problem area
Engine (36%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (18%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (5%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 66 repairs.
2009 Toyota Matrix electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (67%)
Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 23000 mi US $120 |
replace battery |
| 14260 mi C $25 |
Radio problem. |
| 17360 mi C $40 |
Display for radio not working intermittently. Dealer has ordered new radio(covered under warranty) but has not contacted me about it yet. |
2009 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 117180 mi C $1800 |
Alternator also. |
2009 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 13020 mi | My stereo was malfunctioning so they replaced it on warrenty and the new stereo is also malfunctioning. I haven't bothered to take it in yet as I'm sick of bringing my car in. I will go in in the near future though. Stereo was replaced under warranty. New stereo is also acting up and may need to be replaced as well. |
| 120900 mi C $95 |
The supplemental restraint system (SRS) or airbag light came on. Diag costs so far $95. The dealer quoted further diag costs in spring coil in the steering wheel or central SRS computer at almost $900 w/o guarantee of fixing the problem. |
| 129580 mi | This was to replace the spiral cable in the steering wheel airbag under the huge recall for this issue. The dealer and I have had "discussions" about who should pay for this for at least 14 months. |
| 129580 mi | SRS Warning Light ON - Spiral cable in steering wheel center airbag was replaced under recall - SRS Light went out - dealer refused to pay for earlier diagnostic work to determine cable might be problem. |
2009 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 71558 mi US $272 |
Battery failed load test - battery replaced |
| 50200 mi | Power locks on driver's side inoperable |
| 54000 mi | Front passenger side power locks inoperable |
| 42500 mi US $100 |
Aux port stopped working. Part was replaced and now it works fine. |
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