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2003 Toyota Matrix repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (3%)

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2003 Toyota Matrix body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (57%)

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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.

2003 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch

180-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD

213000 mi

US $70
Bought more clips for the rocker moldings and the spoiler on the rear bumper. (they are always falling off!) 
244500 mi

US $80
Replaced the dash covering for the stereo. The previous one had become scratched and loose. 

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2003 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch

130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

31282 mi Trim paint around radio and drivers door power window switch peeling. Both trim panels replaced for free under warranty. 
117800 mi Leak located around the top of the windshield and the side supports. Water coming through to the inside of the car at the top molding of the vertical windshield supports. Falling onto seat and driver passenger. Mostly accumulates when car is parked. Unresolved 

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2003 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch

130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

82000 mi Drver side door electric window/lock switch cluster not secure, clips broken. Took apart the door and glued it in place. Drver side door electric window/lock switch cluster not secure, clips broken. Took apart the door and glued it in place. Front and rear bumper spoilers were damaged. Took them off and glued the rear back together, put it back on, looks good. The front spoilers are back on but only a temp fix. I will take them off soon for a better fix and repaint. 
141360 mi

C $1340
RUST PROBLEM ON TOP, NEAR THE WINDSHIELD, RUST ON INSIDE BOTTOM OF CORNER OF A DOOR. 
173700 mi

C $194
Baffle plate over the gas tank completely rotten, be taken out. 
87000 mi

US $150
Right front door stop was making a loud popping noise every time the door was opened or closed. It was adjusted and is now silent. 

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2003 Toyota Matrix Body Problems

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