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Toyota Matrix repairs by problem area
Engine (41%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (14%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (4%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 593 repairs.
Toyota Matrix transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (13%)
$1000 - $2499 (21%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (20%)
< $100 (29%)
Chart based on 56 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 manual FWD
| 68200 mi C $1150 |
Transmission replaced as a result of issue with car slipping out of fifth gear. |
2009 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 93000 mi C $600 |
Universal, drive shaft and hangers |
| 74120 mi C $1200 |
Seals on rear diff replaced at my cost, |
2009 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
132-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 135000 mi US $2000 |
Total Transmission Failure |
2007 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 35960 mi | Clutch started squeaking to a point where it became annoying. Common with Matrixes. Brought it to the shop and they greased the bearing with synthetic grease w/ teflon (very expensive). The squeaking came back a week later. |
| 42780 mi | The squeaking clutch issue has been going on and off ever since the first "repair". I brought it to another shop and the mechanic/owner lubed up the push rod which was squeaking on the release fork. |
2007 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 149000 mi | Transmission would stop switching out of first gear after about 15-20 minutes of drive time. |
| 130820 mi C $500 |
Noise from right front wheel when taking my foot off the gas and coasting. Axel passenger side |
| 180000 mi US $60 |
Engine light turned on at 180K. Diagnosed with code P0741. Faulty Torque converter circuit. Since the trans wasn't slipping, mechanic advised not too worry about it. |
| 191000 mi | Diagnosed with code P0741 which was a faulty TCC solenoid. |
2006 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 135160 mi C $140 |
Passenger CV boot leaking. Replaced |
| 145700 mi C $2000 |
replaced transmission and clutch. |
| 142300 mi US $2300 |
transmission rebuilt due to output bearing failing and jamming up the transmission. all warn components (bearings and gears) replaced. |
| 83000 mi US $100 |
gasket failed on transmission. leaking fluid. |
| 93000 mi | Also the transmission shifting was getting prgressively worse. We couldn't stand driving the car any more due to the horrible transmission. |
2006 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 52000 mi | In the shop for a week for transmission repair. It was initially unable to replicate, then successful, but now a month later it is starting to hard shift. |
2006 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
118-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 92500 mi | Regular maintenance, still have a very slight fluids leak but have not found the point of leak. Fluid has no odor so we know it isn't motor oil, trans, drive units, steering. The fluid is viscous so it must be a lube of some type. |
| 113000 mi | Viscous coupling bearings going bad. Not yet repaired, looking for cost effective shop other than dealer. Other AWD Matrix owners, if you have over 100 - 120k check YouTube to see the bearing R&R. We find no shops want to do the work, yet. |
| 49600 mi C $300 |
right rear differential seal was leaking. Seal replaced, leak stopped. |
| 67460 mi C $2100 |
Replace left rear axle seal replace right front axle boot |
2005 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 217400 mi US $1600 |
Noise in manual transmission. Possibly bad bearings, shop replaced with a reconditioned unit. |
| 57191 mi | Replace left axle shaft |
| 58212 mi | Grinding noise in transmission when cold = replace clutch throwout bearing, every bearing in the transmission, both axle shaft seals and third gear synchro... did not solve problem |
2005 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
123-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 75900 mi US $785 |
REPLACED 2 FRONT TRANS AXLES THAT WERE LEAKING AND ONE IN REAR - PLUS REAR HOUSING SEAL |
| 56000 mi | Right rear drive axle seal leaks slightly. Will replace at next oil change. |
| 57000 mi US $104 |
Right rear drive axle seal leaks slightly. |
| 93000 mi US $164 |
Replaced transfer case extension housing oil seal and oil. Also front brake pads. Replaced transfer case extension housing oil seal. |
| 120000 mi | Vehicle lost power and stopped on a short hwy trip. Had to have it towed back to the repair shop. Verdict: Seized crankshaft, engine is toast. Cost to replace with another used engine = $4k. KBB on car is $6k, so I pass. |
| 33060 mi C $250 |
Seals leaking on left side near center of the car. |
| 220000 mi US $300 |
CV joint |
2004 Toyota Matrix
Engine not specified
| 31000 mi US $1200 |
Clutch went bad, it's poor design and many XRS owners have problems. |
| 125000 mi US $220 |
Failed Clutch...slipping |
2004 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
173-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 158000 mi | Vibration around 70mph under throttle. Inspected at dealer without cause. Tire balance didn't help. Drove until I feared mechanical failure. I'm convinced it was a CV joint or half shaft issue. |
| 68000 mi US $1150 |
Replaced clutch which was starting to slip. Apparently this is a common problem with the XRS models, with many needing a clutch replacement before 50k miles |
2004 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 106000 mi | Manual transmission failure. The car could be driven,however,with a high degree of reluctance. |
| 226300 mi C $450 |
3rd, 4th and 5th gear about to die, tranny rebuilt, found a great mechanic, he did it for cheap! |
| 98890 mi C $850 |
Replaced clutch |
2004 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 29760 mi | Key would not come out of ignition. Only happened in the cold days of winter. Needed to replace complete gear shift system. Need to wait now for 2007 winter to see if it happens again. Warantee covered. |
2003 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
180-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 29760 mi C $2500 |
transmission internal bearing failed. Transmission replaced under warranty. New clutch paid for. |
| 32860 mi C $250 |
Clutch release bearing replaced under warranty. |
2003 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
180-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 157000 mi US $500 |
Pending failure of half shaft; replaced. |
| 165000 mi US $934 |
The front axles were starting to disintegrate. Both were replaced. |
| 104000 mi US $380 |
Solenoid went bad |
2003 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 146000 mi US $2950 |
Internal gears in transmission were damaged, so that it was much harder to shift, and there were metal shavings in the transmission fluid. Also, the clutch plate had to replaced again, only 7 months after having been replaced (at 140,000) |
| 128960 mi C $2900 |
Manual transmission replaced with a used, but improved, version from a 2007 Corolla. Main bearing was failing. Toyota has since modified the transmission. |
| 142000 mi US $4000 |
After having 3 shops (including dealer) fail to diagnose the problem, my transmission failed. This vehicle has been my worst experience with Toyota - including service and reliability. |
| 99000 mi US $3200 |
Manual transmission failed. Needed to be replaced completely. |
| 96000 mi US $3100 |
Transmission bearings replaced New clutch |
| 107560 mi C $3000 |
Replacement of all transmission bearings. |
| 265000 mi US $750 |
Clutch badly warn (would frequently slip and burning smell malice replaced. |
| 38547 mi | Car had developed a rumble from engine compartment while accelerating. Five bearings in the manual transmission where replaced for free under warranty. |
| 139000 mi US $1500 |
Bearings in the transmission failed. This is the exact same failure that happened at ~38,000 miles. Toyota covered the first repair, they were of no help this time round. Very unimpressed. |
| 60760 mi C $650 |
contershaft bearings started making noise |
| 105400 mi C $1000 |
transmission bearing failing, hearing noise from the transmission. bearing replaced. |
| 111600 mi C $700 |
during "cold weather" the transmisson will not shift into overdrive it seems like you have to drive it for a certian number of blocks before it do's i've let the car warm up but it still has to drive that distance any idea why! |
| 139000 mi US $2300 |
Transmission bearing broke inside the housing, necessitating a transmission rebuild. New clutch installed as well. |
2003 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 115940 mi C $800 |
problems of the month, driver side cv boot tear (4th time) lead to a 4th drive shaft install, |
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