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2005 Toyota Matrix repairs by problem area
Engine (44%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (7%)
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 121 repairs.
2005 Toyota Matrix brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (67%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 6 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
170-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 86000 mi US $96 |
Rear Left Brake backing shield was rubbing -- shop adjusted it and noise is gone. |
2005 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 181000 mi US $300 |
Right caliper frozen. |
2005 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 60760 mi | check for clicking noise from front brakes when lightly braking. Advised it was because of rust from the resurfaced rotor and not a safety issue. |
| 170000 mi US $150 |
Noise from front brakes when backing up and steering wheel shaking at a certain speed. Needed new brake pads and rotors turned. Past due for pads. Also new tires. All is good now. |
2005 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
123-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 138000 mi US $100 |
Replaced seized piston. (Also replaced rotor and pads; cost of repair is only for piston repair.) |
| 57000 mi US $104 |
Dealer claims rear drum brakes had overheated and recommends replacement of brake shoes and wheel cylinders. Ordered parts and will have repaired by independent mechanic. |
| 59000 mi US $200 |
Resurfaced rear brake drums and replaced brake shoes and wheel cylinders. Listed here because of the latter. |
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