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Toyota Matrix in District of Columbia, United States Nov 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
Jan 2011 US $150 |
wasn't idling and was stalling, a/t sensor in throttle body | ||
Feb 2011 114300 mi US $150 |
clutch isn't right, broken motor mount, can't stop car to have either fixed |
Toyota Matrix in Texas, United States Sep 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
Oct 2008 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. |
Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Dec 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
Jan 2011 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! |
180-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
Toyota Matrix in Ohio, United States Feb 2006 - May 2009 | |||
Jun 2006 22000 mi US $50 |
Replaced a squeeky accessory belt. On the 2zz-ge engines, while in "LIFT" (6000rpm-8400rpm) the accessory belt & accessories don't spin at engine speed and the belt "burns" or "glazes" causing squeeking. Recommend Goodyear Gatorback belt for replacement |
Toyota Matrix in California, United States Nov 2013 - Dec 2023 | |||
Dec 2014 213000 mi US $70 |
Bought more clips for the rocker moldings and the spoiler on the rear bumper. (they are always falling off!) | ||
Jan 2017 US $80 |
Replaced the dash covering for the stereo. The previous one had become scratched and loose. | ||
Aug 2022 280000 mi US $400 |
New AC blower motor |
Toyota Matrix in Texas, United States May 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jan 2011 111000 mi US $220 |
replaced o2 sensors(2) & catalytic converter | ||
Mar 2012 122000 mi US $150 |
ECU so sensitive to any loss in performance of catalytic converter that it throws PO420 code prematurely. So I replaced the CAT for the 2nd time 1 yr after the first. The OEM CAT is $900+ so I refuse to pay that opting for a Magnaflow HD. | ||
Mar 2013 135000 mi US $150 |
CEL P0420 indicating Catalytic Converter not properly functioning has been a reoccuring problem for 4 yrs. Instead of replacing the cat for the 3rd time and O2 sensors I went with a spark plug non fouler on the downstream o2 sensor. | ||
Apr 2015 160700 mi US $350 |
OE Starter Motor died. | ||
Feb 2017 190000 mi US $700 |
Lower control arm and sway bar bushings replaced. Also ball joints. |
Toyota Matrix in New Jersey, United States Sep 2009 - Apr 2017 | |||
Jun 2012 78000 mi US $150 |
AC just quit. turns out to be a ceramic relay, part cost $85.00 found problem in fifteen minutes. Easy fix Nine yrs old noticed drips on garage floor. Replaced water pump. thermostat, and serpentine belt. | ||
Oct 2013 88300 mi US $650 |
Exhaust leak. Turn on fresh air, exhaust enters cabin. Knotso gud! |
Toyota Matrix in California, United States Sep 2010 - Oct 2011 | |||
Jun 2011 223000 mi US $90 |
Noticed CEL and rough idle/sluggish acceleration. Ignition coil failure on cylinder 1 caused by error code P0301. Replaced coil and cleared code, returned to normal. |
Toyota Matrix in Saskatchewan, Canada Oct 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
Mar 2016 135780 mi C $1500 |
The clutch was slipping so I couldn't accelerate past an idle. The valve cover and oil pan gaskets were replaced. | ||
Aug 2017 139500 mi C $700 |
Driver's door power window motor replacement |
Toyota Matrix in Florida, United States Oct 2012 - Mar 2016 | |||
Oct 2015 161500 mi US $460 |
Oil leak |
Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Jun 2007 - Aug 2007 | |||
Feb 2007 29760 mi C $2500 |
transmission internal bearing failed. Transmission replaced under warranty. New clutch paid for. | ||
Jul 2007 32860 mi C $250 |
Clutch release bearing replaced under warranty. |
Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Mar 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
Feb 2012 91640 mi C $1200 |
replace front struts |
Toyota Matrix in Washington, United States Jul 2015 - Jul 2015 | |||
Jul 2015 | Check engine light illuminated, faulty O2 sensor. Replaced O2 sensor, but problem returned within 9 months. |
180-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
Toyota Matrix in Indiana, United States Jul 2011 - Feb 2018 | |||
Dec 2011 137000 mi US $60 |
Slow oil leak. Mechanic tightened screws around gasket that had shrunk a little bit; problem solved. | ||
Jan 2012 138000 mi US $80 |
Faulty gasket on engine cover replaced. | ||
Feb 2012 140000 mi |
Valve head oil leak | ||
Mar 2012 141000 mi |
Check engine light went on. Code was for problem with variable valve timing system that I am opting not to repair. Had mechanic turn off check engine light. | ||
Feb 2013 152600 mi US $250 |
Battery died. | ||
Jul 2013 154200 mi US $900 |
Control arms and ball joints were replaced, to correct really, really loose steering. | ||
Feb 2014 157000 mi US $500 |
Pending failure of half shaft; replaced. Exhaust leak traced to worn-out gasket. Replaced gasket. | ||
Aug 2014 160000 mi US $150 |
Accessory belt replacement | ||
Sep 2014 161000 mi US $400 |
Starter failed. Replaced it. | ||
Apr 2017 182000 mi US $750 |
Rebuilt rear brakes, including new hydraulics | ||
Sep 2017 185000 mi |
Ball joints failing CEL; code pointed to catalytic converter. Turned off CEL and it did not reoccur. |
Toyota Matrix in Virginia, United States Apr 2016 - Nov 2016 | |||
Apr 2016 104000 mi US $380 |
Solenoid went bad |
Toyota Matrix in Wisconsin, United States Oct 2009 - Aug 2016 | |||
Nov 2009 99000 mi US $2100 |
Complete emission control system needed to be replaced. | ||
Mar 2015 175000 mi US $750 |
Fuel Pump and injectors needed to be replaced |
Toyota Matrix in Texas, United States Jun 2017 - Dec 2018 | |||
May 2018 165000 mi US $934 |
The front axles were starting to disintegrate. Both were replaced. |
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
Toyota Matrix in Alberta, Canada Apr 2012 - Jun 2012 | |||
May 2012 107560 mi C $3000 |
Replacement of all transmission bearings. |
Toyota Matrix in Colorado, United States Jul 2007 - Jun 2024 | |||
Sep 2012 139000 mi US $2300 |
Transmission bearing broke inside the housing, necessitating a transmission rebuild. New clutch installed as well. | ||
Aug 2023 212000 mi US $1000 |
Clutch replacement - clutch was worn out and slipping (last replacement was 12 years ago) |
Toyota Matrix in Yukon Territory, Canada Sep 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
Sep 2016 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 | ||
Nov 2016 119000 mi C $828 |
Front Calipers sticking. Prolonged undiagnosed problem. Calipers and disks replaced. Replaced front left wheel bearing. Wear detected by mechanic. | ||
Dec 2016 122140 mi C $130 |
Starter replaced. Sturgeon Falls Canadian tire said they had part and did not, then said they would have it the next day and did not. Unresponsive to complaints. Work time included driving time to pick up part and learning time for myslel | ||
Sep 2017 130820 mi C $1600 |
Rust damage, seizing calipers Fuel tank rusted through and leaking | ||
Jul 2018 139500 mi C $200 |
Alternator seized, also had to repair serpentine belt |
Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Jul 2012 - Oct 2012 | |||
Oct 2012 155000 mi C $497 |
Replaced starter, new serpentine belt, oil change. Cost was 497 dollars - labour included. |
Toyota Matrix in Nova Scotia, Canada Oct 2012 - Jan 2013 | |||
Nov 2012 164600 mi C $80 |
Odometer stopped at 299,999km. Odometer replaced | ||
Jan 2013 181660 mi |
The hood release came open while driving 100Km/hr down the highway. Smashed roof, windshield, hood, side panels - car was written off. |
Toyota Matrix in New Brunswick, Canada Aug 2014 - Sep 2015 | |||
Dec 2014 153140 mi C $130 |
Engine vibrating and check engine check light blinking. Found cylinder #2 misfiring due to faulty ignition coil. New ignition coil installed correcting problem | ||
Apr 2015 154780 mi |
park brake cable seizing, new cables installed control arm worn, new one installed | ||
Jul 2015 157260 mi C $100 |
While waiting in traffic engine temp was rising, found radiator fan fuse burnt. New fuse installed. |
Toyota Matrix in Texas, United States Feb 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jun 2013 199000 mi US $400 |
Starter broke, had to be replaced. Brake line leaking | ||
Jan 2014 201000 mi US $260 |
Drive belt replacement | ||
May 2014 206600 mi US $120 |
Replaced battery | ||
Sep 2016 215000 mi US $450 |
Steering wheel clock spring for airbag failed | ||
Jan 2017 219000 mi US $200 |
Fractured battery lead cable |
Toyota Matrix in Kansas, United States Jul 2018 - Aug 2018 | |||
Aug 2018 137000 mi US $35 |
Starter would not even spin or click, removed starter my self, took it to claire generator, we found that the brushes were completely worn out. Parts and labor to change the brushes was less than $40, it took less than 40 minutes to remove starter and replace starter. |
Toyota Matrix in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
Oct 2011 101000 mi US $42 |
Right headlight bulb failing and replaced; still worked but sometimes needed to be knocked to light up. 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. | ||
Oct 2015 143000 mi US $2500 |
Catalytic converter was warranted until 2008. Defect to me appeared in 2012. I managed DIY repair until today. The car runs fine but emissions are above threshold. | ||
Nov 2020 171000 mi US $3000 |
replaced worn shock and strut assembly all wheels |
Toyota Matrix in Arizona, United States Mar 2007 - Jan 2015 | |||
Jan 2010 98000 mi US $200 |
Replaced headlight Oil change and Belt Tensioner was leaking and required repair. The repair added another 1.5 hours to the service. | ||
Mar 2010 99000 mi US $3200 |
Manual transmission failed. Needed to be replaced completely. | ||
Jan 2015 123000 mi US $5000 |
Piston problem with engine, requiring full rebuild or replacement. |
Toyota Matrix in Wisconsin, United States Feb 2003 - Jun 2010 | |||
Aug 2003 31282 mi |
Trim paint around radio and drivers door power window switch peeling. Both trim panels replaced for free under warranty. | ||
Oct 2003 38547 mi |
Car had developed a rumble from engine compartment while accelerating. Five bearings in the manual transmission where replaced for free under warranty. | ||
Jul 2006 106500 mi |
One of the lights in the radio display failed such that about 1/3 of the display is dark and hard to read. A replacement factory radio was around $300 but as the old still one works otherwise I decided to live with the dim display. | ||
Jun 2010 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. |
Toyota Matrix in Utah, United States Sep 2016 - Sep 2021 | |||
Oct 2016 240500 mi US $650 |
Shocks both blown, replaced. Sway bar link replaced driver side. | ||
Aug 2017 249000 mi US $380 |
Replace serpentine belt. Replace oil pan gasket | ||
Jan 2018 251000 mi US $400 |
Catalytic converter failed with code P0420 | ||
Feb 2019 265000 mi US $750 |
Clutch badly warn (would frequently slip and burning smell malice replaced. |
Toyota Matrix in New York, United States Mar 2005 - Oct 2010 | |||
Aug 2005 50000 mi |
Catalytic converter replaced under extended emissions warranty. ECU reprogrammed to address premature cat wear. |
Toyota Matrix in Washington, United States Aug 2010 - Apr 2017 | |||
Sep 2010 112000 mi US $600 |
Windshield fluid motor had broken, had to be replaced. Belts replaced. Fluids. | ||
Nov 2010 114500 mi US $130 |
Right front low beam light and the "pigtail" of wiring, which had shorted and left minor burn marks at a wiring connection a few inches behind the lamp. | ||
Oct 2011 128000 mi US $250 |
Bearings on front left wheel were very bad, and made much noise. Replaced the front right wheel bearings, too. | ||
Nov 2012 143700 mi US $90 |
Car horn stopped working | ||
Jan 2013 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) | ||
Mar 2016 193000 mi US $188 |
retune engine; identified that the CConverter is out, but did not repair. | ||
Mar 2017 204000 mi |
Replace starter | ||
Apr 2017 204000 mi |
Catalytic converter never repaired. |
Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Jun 2009 - Dec 2012 | |||
Dec 2009 60760 mi C $650 |
contershaft bearings started making noise | ||
Dec 2012 105400 mi C $1000 |
transmission bearing failing, hearing noise from the transmission. bearing replaced. |
Toyota Matrix in Alberta, Canada Apr 2009 - Aug 2013 | |||
Jun 2009 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. | ||
Jan 2010 C $100 |
Oil pressure sender ruptured creating oil leak Part replaced, problem solved. |
Toyota Matrix in New York, United States May 2010 - Aug 2011 | |||
Sep 2010 96000 mi US $3100 |
Transmission bearings replaced New clutch |
Toyota Matrix in Quebec, Canada Jan 2015 - Jan 2017 | |||
Oct 2015 167580 mi C $2000 |
Worn out absorbers, Front Left rod ends, Front Right upper rod end. | ||
Dec 2016 185380 mi C $75 |
Replaced wiper transmission due to corroded shafts slowly starting to seize. |
Toyota Matrix in California, United States Oct 2009 - Jan 2011 | |||
Aug 2010 99300 mi US $900 |
One of my bearings was going so they fixed it, and also re-did the brakes... |
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
Toyota Matrix in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
Mar 2011 82000 mi |
Speaker in driver side door had poor output. Cleaned connections and applied conductive anti corrosion gel. Sound improved. 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. Speaker in driver side door had poor output. Cleaned connections and applied conductive anti corrosion gel. Sound improved. | ||
Aug 2012 89300 mi US $20 |
Cabin air filter broke down and collapsed into the blower fan. Made a terrible noise and I thought the fan was toast. Opened it up behind the glove box, took out the shredded remains of the filter and popped in a new one. Problem solved. |
Toyota Matrix in New Jersey, United States Nov 2009 - Feb 2012 | |||
Mar 2011 136000 mi US $70 |
Air in coolant system that needed to be removed. | ||
Jan 2012 146000 mi US $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 |
Toyota Matrix in Florida, United States Nov 2009 - Jan 2015 | |||
Jan 2010 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. | ||
Mar 2010 93000 mi US $400 |
Got new tires, but they could not align the car because a tie rod was "frozen". Frozen tie rod replaced. |
Toyota Matrix in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2003 - Jul 2016 | |||
Feb 2003 620 mi |
oxygen sensor - sulfur smell | ||
Sep 2011 101060 mi |
Starter replaced. It would start if the engine was warm, but not a cold start. I've got a young child, so fixing it asap was impt. |
Toyota Matrix in California, United States Aug 2009 - Oct 2013 | |||
Sep 2009 54000 mi US $251 |
Replace leaking power steering pump. | ||
Oct 2012 78700 mi US $20 |
Replaced both headlights which failed within one day of each other |
Toyota Matrix in Indiana, United States Mar 2006 - Jun 2011 | |||
Oct 2006 30000 mi US $70 |
Headlight relay was shorted out, causing a fuse to blow. The relay was repaired. | ||
Jan 2008 59000 mi |
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. |
Toyota Matrix in Indiana, United States Feb 2010 - Sep 2017 | |||
Jun 2010 113000 mi US $45 |
leaking oil at timing chain tensioner-replaced timing chain tensioner | ||
Mar 2017 156000 mi US $100 |
Starter brushes worn down. Replaced brushes, brush holder & solenoid |
Toyota Matrix in Quebec, Canada Mar 2010 - Dec 2015 | |||
Apr 2010 140720 mi |
RUST PROBLEM ON TOP, NEAR THE WINDSHIELD, RUST ON INSIDE BOTTOM OF CORNER OF A DOOR. A/C RADIATOR BREAK BY STONE. THERE IS NO PROTECTION FOR INCOMMING OBJECT. AS LISTED ON INTERNET FORUM, IT IS A PROBLEM FOR MATRIX. THE WEAKNESS OF MATRIX A/C. change pads and rotor as needed | ||
Jan 2011 C $265 |
Problem with ignition switch. Change it. Engine never stop when we turn off the key. Have to disconnect battery to stop engine. | ||
Mar 2011 158100 mi C $542 |
Front shock broken. Change the fuel tank intake pipe, air leak causes computer problem. | ||
Dec 2013 170500 mi C $528 |
Starter | ||
Oct 2015 173700 mi C $194 |
Change right back wheel bearing assembly Baffle plate over the gas tank completely rotten, be taken out. Rebuilt an exhaust bracket | ||
Dec 2015 174220 mi C $73 |
change oil pressure sending unit located above the oil filter Was leaking I paid for |
Toyota Matrix in Nuevo Leon, Mexico Feb 2013 - Jun 2013 | |||
Apr 2013 88040 mi $850 |
The brakes pump wore out, I had to replace it as well as the rear cylinders. |
Toyota Matrix in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2012 - Mar 2017 | |||
Apr 2015 66300 mi US $775 |
sticking caliper, front and back brakes needed attention. | ||
Feb 2017 80000 mi US $190 |
weak battery |
Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Nov 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Dec 2010 98946 mi C $4500 |
Full engine swap due to a poorly trained mechanic at a seperate shop, forgot to put my oil drain plug back in, engine starved to death. Refused to accept responsibility. full engine swap due to a poorly trained mechanic at a seperate shop, forgot to put my oil drain plug back in, engine starved to death.. | ||
Jun 2011 115940 mi C $800 |
problems of the month, driver side cv boot tear (4th time) lead to a 4th drive shaft install, passenger front bearing gave out, passenger side sway link snap. car sits .8" from the floor on 16" rims... go figure... |
123-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Oct 2010 - May 2012 | |||
Mar 2011 80600 mi C $400 |
wheel bearings replaced |
Toyota Matrix in Illinois, United States Apr 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
Dec 2013 60000 mi US $850 |
Engine light came on. Replaced O2 sensor, cleaned out fuel system. Toyota O2 sensors are a bit pricey! | ||
Nov 2017 98000 mi US $230 |
Pipe welded | ||
Mar 2018 99000 mi US $1200 |
New rotors, pads and calipers |
Toyota Matrix in Mississippi, United States Aug 2015 - Jan 2018 | |||
Jan 2016 US $75 |
Relay for compressor failed, was replaced. | ||
Mar 2016 180000 mi US $400 |
Old battery Starter failure | ||
Dec 2016 195000 mi US $649 |
Radiator replaced Fuel rail replaced due to fuel leak at throttle body. | ||
Mar 2017 198655 mi US $676 |
Rear wheel bearings replaced |
4-cylinder automatic AWD
Toyota Matrix in Maine, United States Mar 2007 - Sep 2007 | |||
May 2007 78000 mi |
check engine light. probably faulty sensor. will need to check again | ||
Sep 2007 80000 mi |
Gas cover spring. |
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
Toyota Matrix in Indiana, United States Dec 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
Feb 2008 68000 mi US $600 |
Both front brake calipers seized. Calipers replaced, rotors machined and brake system serviced |