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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%)
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- 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 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (48%)
< $100 (43%)
Chart based on 23 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
| 76300 mi US $12 |
Rt Front low beam headlight replaced; required removing & reinstalling battery |
| 162000 mi US $550 |
AC compressor clutch failed. Looks like rubber material squeezed out of the clutch and seized. Had to order and install new compressor. |
2005 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 168000 mi US $30 |
Backup light switch |
| 84632 mi C $150 |
Windshield wiper motor slowly died out, ordered generic from auction site, fitted right in, everything works fine now. |
| 133300 mi | Ac comp. would engage & shut off after few seconds. After checking if recharge was needed, problem was id'd as too much pressure in the system, some moisture got into the system so as temp rose so did the pressure. Purged, now working fine. |
| 141980 mi C $187 |
replaced starter assembly |
| 144460 mi C $50 |
replaced dried A/C system O-rings then purged & recharged system. |
2005 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 155800 mi US $180 |
Starter replaced. |
| 198000 mi US $150 |
Radiator fan went out. |
| 20 mi | We took car to dealer to reset "low tire pressure" after a flat. The owner's manual was not useful in getting the sensor to reset. |
| 189000 mi US $678 |
Clock spring in passenger air bag. |
| 119900 mi US $140 |
Simple relay needed replaced. $20 part |
| 49700 mi C $160 |
Driver's air bag light comes on. Received a quote of $350 to replace the air bag sensor located in the clock. They could not get a reading on the scanner and said this air bag was not covered by any of the air bag recalls. Update: There is no air bag sensor in the clock. Morons at dealership don't know anything. It is a clock spring in the steering wheel for the air bag. |
| 73160 mi C $400 |
Clock module broke. Had been living with the problem for 6 months, but wife was constantly complaining about it. |
| 108520 mi C $160 |
Battery died during an intense cold snap. I was still on the original 8+ year old battery, so this was expected. |
| 52700 mi | clock stopped working due to cold solder problem. resoldered |
| 143000 mi | The A/C hose came off and the inside of the car on the passenger side got wet. |
2005 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
123-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 48980 mi C $250 |
Starter replacement due to malfunction caused by corroded through grounding cable. |
| 36580 mi | New blower motor for fan |
| 57000 mi US $104 |
SRS (airbag system) warning light on -> passenger occupancy detector ECU faulty. Per TSB EL005-05, not covered by 5/60 powertrain warranty. Mail-ordered part 89952–35010 based on VIN lookup, to be installed by local dealer. Paid $104 diagnostic charge. |
| 57000 mi US $339 |
I provided mail-ordered part 89952–35010 based on VIN lookup. Actual part found in vehicle is 89952–33011. Dealer will order part and provide at cost ($214 plus tax). Replacement of passenger occupant detection ECU (part 89952–33011) did not fix the problem even after recalibration. My own review of repair manual indicates that error code B1660 points to different flowchart not involving occupant ECU; I told them. |
| 59000 mi | They kept the car for several weeks (free loaner provided) and ended up replacing the clock assembly, listed as one of the trouble spots in the correct repair flowchart. No addl. charge for this repair b/c they had already charged for the wrong one. |
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