2003 Toyota Matrix Problems and Repair Histories
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2003 Toyota Matrixs for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2003 Toyota Matrix problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
For 2003 Toyota Matrix problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2003 Toyota Matrix problems and repair histories that follow it.
Toyota Matrix Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2003 | Toyota Matrix | 47 Matrixs, 9.1 months of data per Matrix, average 115300 miles 37 |
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2003 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Toyota Matrix in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2007 | 66000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 139000 | 2300 | Transmission bearing broke inside the housing, necessitating a transmission rebuild. New clutch installed as well. |
| Mar | 2013 | 145000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Matrix in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 69000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 103000 | 42 | right headlight failing; still worked but sometimes didn't light up until knocked. I haven't reported routine oil changes @ 8k mi, air filters & coolant change @ 30k, and 4x tire change at 60k. Otherwise all original parts from 2002. |
| Mar | 2013 | 125000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 54560 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 60760 | 650 | contershaft bearings started making noise |
| Dec | 2012 | 105400 | 1000 | transmission bearing failing, hearing noise from the transmission. bearing replaced. |
| Toyota Matrix in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 127720 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 128960 | 2900 | Manual transmission replaced with a used, but improved, version from a 2007 Corolla. Main bearing was failing. Toyota has since modified the transmission. |
| Jan | 2010 | 137020 | 100 | Oil pressure sender ruptured creating oil leak Part replaced, problem solved. |
| Apr | 2013 | 160580 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Matrix in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 3100 | Transmission bearings replaced New clutch | |
| Aug | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 107260 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 108160 | 3000 | Replacement of all transmission bearings. |
| Jun | 2012 | 109120 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Toyota Matrix in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 122000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 136000 | 70 | Air in coolant system that needed to be removed. |
| Jan | 2012 | 146000 | 25 | Radiator seems to have a leak as the radiator coolant tank was consistently empty and the radiator hose didn't seem to have any flow, even after extensive engine use. Radiator was sealed using liquid sealing product and refilled with coolant |
| Feb | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2006 | 70 | Headlight relay was shorted out, causing a fuse to blow. The relay was repaired. | |
| Jan | 2008 | 59000 | 170 | The starter in the vehicle was deemed to be faulty. The starter was replaced, but failed again the following morning. A second trip to the shop revealed that the replacement starter was defective. It was replaced yet again. At this point, no further trips Starter replaced second time. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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