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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%)
Chart based on 66 repairs.
2009 Toyota Matrix engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (42%)
< $100 (50%)
Chart based on 24 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
| 45500 mi US $168 |
fuel injector service |
| 101000 mi | Oil consumption test |
| 65720 mi | Antilock sensors were coming on and brakes felt a bit different. Called mechanic and booked an appointment. After looking up online, tried gas cap and that did it! So a loose gas cap set off all these sensors. It was two days after the fill. |
| 97960 mi C $300 |
Replaced O2 sensor. Check engine light came on. Took in once to dealer and they checked it. Did not have a sensor in stock,which seemed odd for a Toyota dealer. Replaced in an hour. Gas mileage has improved. |
| 119640 mi C $110 |
Engine light and Stability Control warning lights on. Required checking out evaporation emissions test. Code Scan indicated stuck switching valve. Switching valve was lubricated. Further check showed no problem. |
2009 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 39680 mi | TPMS failure light. Replaced faulty sensor |
| 50620 mi C $20 |
heat sheilds |
| 99200 mi C $100 |
Replaced piece of rusted exhaust pipe |
| 83000 mi US $20 |
Heat shield was loose and rattling, has occurred before, was re-tightened. |
2009 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 114700 mi C $300 |
The thermostat appeared to stick (high engine temp., no heat in cabin on very cold day). Engine coolant was found to be under-strength (either from previous maintenance or recent oil change at non-Toyota shop). Thermo and coolant replaced. |
| 115480 mi | My car suddenly started using oil between changes. This is unusual. I'm up to a couple of L between changes (8,000 km). Never used to put oil in at all. Apparently there is a Toyota TSB on this, but it is way out of warranty and the fix is $3000+. |
| 133920 mi | Eligible for Extended Warranty due to high oil consumption by Matrix. An oil change was done, with seals affixed to dipstick, fill cap, filter, plug, PCV. After 2000 km, oil level will be checked to see if I qualify. Call dealer if light. |
| 135160 mi | Car underwent 2000 km oil consumption test by dealer. Failed. Car uses 1 L/1,000 km. This is twice the Toyota standard of 1 L/2,000 km. Awaiting response from Toyota Canada on potential engine rebuild. |
| 136400 mi C $35 |
Engine light on, scan codes checked, Evaporative Emissions Control system shows LEAK. Diagnosis at scan code stage only done so far; system to be smoke-checked and full quote provided. Yet to be done. |
| 126340 mi C $1200 |
Pistons replaced under an Extended Warranty Program. |
| 13640 mi | I had an appointment b/c my stereo had been malfunctioning when they noticed the water pump may need to be replaced. The next day they looked at the car when it was cool and replaced the water pump the day after that. |
2009 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
132-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 73000 mi US $300 |
Water pump replacement |
2009 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 71558 mi US $272 |
Timing chain tensioner showing leak around seal/gasket likely due to age of parts - seal/gasket was replaced |
| 27000 mi | Vehicle would not start. Towed to dealer. Battery tested good. Fuel sample tested good. After extended cranking it started, blew out a cloud of smoke almost the size of the car. Reflashed ECM with TSB for 18-209 for no start. |
| 41000 mi US $100 |
Water pump and coolant |
| 74000 mi US $80 |
Car set a code P0607 and a week later with P0138. The downstream O2 sensor was found to be defective. |
| 44700 mi US $356 |
Replaced water pump and belts |
| 36000 mi US $1098 |
Vehicle was making noise upon acceleration. Took it to dealer and water pump needed replacing. |
| 44500 mi US $395 |
Told by dealer drivebelt needed replacing after hearing noise at cold start. Drive belt was replaced but noise continues |
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