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2004 Toyota Matrix repairs by problem area
Engine (55%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)
Brakes and Traction Control (1%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 69 repairs.
2004 Toyota Matrix engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (34%)
< $100 (46%)
Chart based on 35 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 99200 mi C $30 |
Driveaxle seal was damaged during previous clutch replacement and transmission shop didn't replace with new seal as they should have. Brought back vehicle for warranty repair. Got roped into paying $30 for mechanic time. |
| 141980 mi C $100 |
Crankcase seal leaking slightly. Needs replaced. |
| 141980 mi | Crankcase seal leaking slightly when last had the car. |
| 221100 mi C $2500 |
new engine needed, new clutch, new brakes and remove catalyser (now illegal for gas emissions but it saved me 500$) |
| 103000 mi US $900 |
Clutch worn out and needed to be replaced. Transmission is likely soon to be next. |
| 66000 mi US $565 |
I had limited heat when heat turned on. Eventually there was a slight burning rubber smell. It turned out the water pump, serpentine belt, and thermostat had to be replaced. Coolant was also down 1 quart and was replenished. |
| 69000 mi | Engine light off and on for 10 days with no running problems. System evap leak was detected. Fuel filler tube was leaking and tube replaced. No further problems detected. While driving had no consistent air conditioning. Car temp thermostat began to climb to H. Once AC was off, temp was back to normal after a few minutes. Fan connector was not secured. This caused system to run hot. No charge! |
| 136400 mi C $1200 |
catalytic converter replacement |
| 143840 mi C $100 |
Engine check on because error on o2 sensor. Did not replace because not fatal. Mechanic discovered a strap that needed to be replace . Did it for 100$. After this the light went off. No problem since. |
| 176080 mi C $300 |
water pump replaced |
| 182900 mi C $1200 |
Had to replace the clutch |
| 102920 mi C $103 |
"Check engine" light came on. Rust removed from top of gas filler pipe -computer reset - light has not come since. |
2004 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 192000 mi US $75 |
CK Engine light on. Code showed problem with Evap System, but shop could no pinpoint problem. Changed two short hoses, tightened connections. Later, CK ENGINE back on. Haven't got it back to shop yet. |
| 194000 mi US $82 |
Continuation of problem reported in November. Still no fix. Going back to shop in January. |
| 173000 mi | Ck engine light code for evap control problem. Mechanic has seen car 3 times, can't find anything wrong. However there is a strong odor whenever I pull into my garage. This is same problem from earlier trips to shop |
| 204000 mi US $230 |
Cont'd from last rept CEL, small emissions leak. Replaced canister valve, now down to only one CEL code. Haven't been able to take it back yet. |
| 208300 mi | CEL, small emissions leak. Said needed new gas tank filler tube, replaced that, did NOT fix CEL. Vibration. Mechanic installed new engine mounts, didn't fix it. I saw heat shield over catalytic converter was loose, banging on cat. Mechanic fixed, most of the vibration is gone. CEL, small emissions leak. In shop repeatedly in past. Idle rough unless rpm's run up to +1000. Vibrations result, and rptd separately. Mechanic chgd some parts having to do with computer control of idle spd. Have not pd yet, don't know $. |
| 209000 mi | Major vibrations, I saw 2 loose bolts thru the pan under firewall & pointed out to mechanic. He tightened them & most vibration is gone. I shouldn't have had to detect the problem, as car was in shop for this problem earlier. |
| 210000 mi | Have taken the car by the shop several times; CEL still on, problem not fixed. Shop owner not taking $$$ until repair is made. Car runs pretty good, except at idle; if put in neutral, all okay. Gas mileage is normal, around 29 MPG. ???? |
| 211500 mi | CEL still on. Car still idles rough. Repair shop tried running injector cleaner through system, with no improvement. Problems not fixed, but I'm tired of taking the car in, and it is okay to drive. I'm throwing good money after bad.... |
| 219000 mi US $95 |
Exhaust leak at manifold. Took to new mechanic. Exhaust pipe was malformed at manifold, possibly done by former mechanic. Mechanic was able to straighten the exhaust pipe. Leak fixed, but still have CEL. |
| 221000 mi | CEL with several codes, all related to evaporative control system. Virtually everything has already been replaced. This time the tech replaced two hoses. No charge yet, waiting until we get problem resolved. CEL is back on. |
| 222000 mi | Trying little things, hoping to cure the "small emissions leak" problem. Big stuff has been replaced. Car idles rough, motor mounts. Otherwise, runs great, gets 28-31 mpg. Nuisance problem, not a genuine mechanical one. |
| 231000 mi US $135 |
Intermittent CEL related to small emissions leak for several years; spent over $1000 but not fixed. Took to Toyota dealer for full-blown assessment. Total repair estimate $6,000, including needed items not related to CEL. Car is 14 yrs old with 231,000 miles. Not worth it, even though car runs good, does not burn oil. |
| 232000 mi | Due to long-term problem with emissions-related check engine light, including about $1,000 spent unsuccessfully, the car cannot pass mandated inspection FOR THE COUNTY IN WHICH I LIVE, and the current inspection expired in July 2017. I have taken the car out of service, although it is tight, runs good, and looks good; I would not hesitate to set drive the car from Texas to Washington to Maine and back. IF MY HOME WERE 2 MILES NORTH, IT WOULD BE IN A COUNTY THAT REQUIRES ONLY A SAFETY INSPECTION (tires, brakes, lights, exhaust system, etc.) WHICH IT WOULD EASILY PASS. |
| 110320 mi C $160 |
An O2 sensor on the engine needed to be replaced. |
| 104140 mi C $80 |
Oil pressure sensor was leaking. Had to be replaced |
| 111180 mi C $200 |
Replaced catalytic converter, and rusted part of muffler. |
| 35960 mi | Car would have difficulty starting with a hot engine. Would crank and not start. Would eventually start after 2 to 3 turns of the key. The upc needed to be replaced. Warantee cover. |
2004 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
123-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 48360 mi C $100 |
Loose heat shield over exhaust pipe/rear axle |
| 57040 mi | check engine light on - no cause found |
| 85560 mi C $120 |
Fixed intermittent cold-soak P0122 ODBII error code by replacing intake manifold gasket as per Oct 2007 Toyota TSB EG045-07. |
| 93920 mi C $150 |
rusty pinhole in exhaust pipe between engine & muffler - small part of pipe replaced. |
| 109120 mi C $150 |
broken exhaust pipe between resonator and muffler |
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