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2010 Toyota Matrix repairs by problem area

Engine (57%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (14%)

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2010 Toyota Matrix repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (43%)

< $100 (43%)

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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.

2010 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch

158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Toyota Matrix in Alberta, Canada
May 2014 - Jun 2022
Jul 2017

67580 mi

C $15
Replaced corroded battery terminals 
Aug 2021

111600 mi

C $900
Driver front wheel bearing replacement for noise and vibration 
Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2015 - Jun 2022
Nov 2016

41300 mi

C $316
The water pump was "weeping" and it was replaced. 

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2010 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch

158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

Toyota Matrix in New Jersey, United States
Oct 2016 - Nov 2016
Nov 2016

84000 mi
Engine would not idle well. Engine would still start and run, but engine would stall if I slowed down. If I slowed down to take a 5 MPH turn, the engine would stall. I could still drive on the highway, but after slowing down, it would stall. 

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2010 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch

132-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada
May 2011 - Mar 2014
Apr 2012

34580 mi

C $470
Dip stick tube collapsed 

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2010 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch

132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Toyota Matrix in Quebec, Canada
Feb 2013 - Jun 2014
Apr 2013

59300 mi
Hatch lock broken, was taken care of by the dealership on the Quebec used vehicle basic warranty(3 months/1700 km. Seems like a common problem on the Matrix as my friend's has the same problem. Fortunately he has door unlock on his key) 
Jun 2013

61380 mi

C $200
Check engine light was on. was checked by the mechanic as a major leak but no leak were found and the car was running fine so light was turned off. Had the car checked up for a full verification before end of warranty 

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2010 Toyota Matrix Repair Histories

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