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2005 Toyota Matrix repairs by problem area
Chart based on 121 repairs.
Chart based on 100 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Toyota Matrix
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| Toyota Matrix in Florida, United States Sep 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jun 2014 122000 mi |
It still needed an emissions canister. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Texas, United States Feb 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Mar 2008 62000 mi US $300 |
Right driver side window fell off the track and has been doing it alot. | ||
2005 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
170-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Toyota Matrix in Arizona, United States Nov 2015 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Jan 2016 US $35 |
Front passenger motor mount was bad. Caused bad vibrations and some jolting. | ||
| Aug 2016 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. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Virginia, United States May 2008 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Jun 2009 50000 mi US $68 |
Belt Tensioner Replaced under warranty Water pump leaking -- replaced under warranty power steering pump leaking - repaired under warranty | ||
| Dec 2011 74000 mi US $380 |
Ball joint replaced | ||
| May 2012 76300 mi US $12 |
Rt Front low beam headlight replaced; required removing & reinstalling battery | ||
| Oct 2012 77200 mi US $2600 |
Replace clutch and flywheel Replace belt tensioner and belt Replace water pump | ||
| Jun 2014 86000 mi US $96 |
Rear Left Brake backing shield was rubbing -- shop adjusted it and noise is gone. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in California, United States Apr 2015 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Apr 2015 90000 mi US $6000 |
knock in engine, oil dry a month prior; metal in bottom of engine floating around; best option was re-built engine as the price was mounting on all the various issues to be more costly than replacement engine; water pump was also added. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Georgia, United States Jul 2015 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Aug 2015 178000 mi US $350 |
Drive belt cracked. Was replaced. Catalytic converter Clutch going out (manual transmission) Leaking oil | ||
2005 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Toyota Matrix in Alberta, Canada Sep 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Feb 2012 99260 mi |
Suspension made a knocking noise, I was told the strut was sticking and will have to be replaced if it gets worse. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Quebec, Canada Jul 2012 - Mar 2019 | |||
| Mar 2012 81286 mi C $1495 |
Engine would rough idle & gradually no more power from 3K rpm. Also chk/eng light would light up at times. After reading simillar stories over various blogs, i checked the IACV & it really needed cleaning. used proper product no prob since | ||
| Apr 2012 84632 mi C $150 |
Windshield wiper motor slowly died out, ordered generic from auction site, fitted right in, everything works fine now. | ||
| Feb 2014 105480 mi C $25 |
CEL would lit up from time to time, always with P0171 showing, at 1st almost always on coldest days, then even when resetted would come back right on. Changed the Intake Manifold Gasket, PN 17171-0D020. | ||
| Apr 2014 109480 mi C $110 |
wiper Motor & linkage seized, replaced with salvaged recon parts. | ||
| Oct 2014 111280 mi C $725 |
many small rust patches had to be corrected on the car's roof & tail gate. | ||
| Sep 2015 124000 mi C $1109 |
Replaced Clutch Ass'y after lining wore out. New synthetic gear oil in transmission. Exhaust donut gasket (CEL P0401). | ||
| Jun 2016 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. | ||
| Nov 2016 137800 mi C $450 |
Replaced Catalytic converter. | ||
| Apr 2017 142600 mi C $60 |
replaced starter assembly Replaced both headlights as original ones were beyond polishable (already did twice). | ||
| Jul 2017 144460 mi C $50 |
replaced dried A/C system O-rings then purged & recharged system. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Quebec, Canada Dec 2007 - Aug 2010 | |||
| Feb 2007 32965 mi |
ECU malfunction = Change the ECU | ||
| Nov 2008 56607 mi |
Water pump leak = replace water pump | ||
| Dec 2008 57191 mi |
Replace left axle shaft | ||
| Jan 2009 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 | ||
| Toyota Matrix in California, United States May 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 2007 23000 mi |
(1) Check Engine Light came on. I could not clear CEL by removing EFI relay for five minutes. Toyota checked vehicle and replaced a cannister in the emission system, as being too low in pressure. Problem cured; repaired under warranty. One of the two remote key units lost "registration" with the car such that the one unit would not lock/unlock anything. Toyota reprogrammed or re-registered the unit under warranty. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Illinois, United States Dec 2014 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Apr 2015 88300 mi US $815 |
check engine light was on checked and found that the charcoal canister needed to be replaced. The engine was not running smoothly had the fuel injection system cleaned. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in California, United States May 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 2015 168000 mi US $30 |
Backup light switch | ||
| Dec 2016 178000 mi US $25 |
Car running lean. Replaced intake manifold gasket | ||
| Mar 2017 181000 mi US $300 |
Right caliper frozen. Squeaky belt. Replaced belt & tensioner | ||
| May 2021 220590 mi US $100 |
Leaking radiator. Replace with after market part | ||
| Dec 2021 217400 mi US $1600 |
Noise in manual transmission. Possibly bad bearings, shop replaced with a reconditioned unit. | ||
2005 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Dec 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 2014 148800 mi C $100 |
Wheel bearing.Front drivers side | ||
| Sep 2014 158100 mi |
Both rear wheel bearing due to noise | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Washington, United States Nov 2009 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Aug 2014 143000 mi |
The A/C hose came off and the inside of the car on the passenger side got wet. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Illinois, United States Nov 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jan 2016 123000 mi US $287 |
New oxygen sensor New alternator drive belt | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Colorado, United States Mar 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 2018 189000 mi US $678 |
Clock spring in passenger air bag. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2017 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Mar 2017 80600 mi C $310 |
Serpentine/accessory belt replaced | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Ohio, United States - Apr 2006 | |||
| Apr 2006 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. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Texas, United States Jan 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 2016 155800 mi US $30 |
Starter replaced. Check engine light was on I replaced the gas cap bought from the dealer. | ||
| Sep 2017 170000 mi US $400 |
Check engine light and sluggish acceleration. Replaced the catalytic converter. 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. | ||
| Dec 2017 173000 mi US $450 |
Hard to start in cooler weather poor gas mileage poor acceleration. Intake minifold gasket replaced. Slow oil leak. Replaced valve cover gasket. | ||
| Sep 2020 180000 mi US $200 |
Replaced two mtor mounts. | ||
| Apr 2021 198000 mi US $150 |
Radiator fan went out. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Montana, United States Sep 2012 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Sep 2012 | Engine blew up on highway. #1 wrist pin failed, causing connecting rod to punch through the engine block. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Michigan, United States Oct 2012 - Mar 2016 | |||
| May 2014 119900 mi US $140 |
Simple relay needed replaced. $20 part | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Mar 2011 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Nov 2011 48360 mi C $60 |
replaced intake manifold gasket because engine light was on. this is a common problem reported by other owners. replaced intake manifold gasket. it was leaking and causing power loss, rough idle, bad fuel mileage and engine light | ||
| Nov 2012 52700 mi |
clock stopped working due to cold solder problem. resoldered | ||
| Mar 2016 70680 mi C $75 |
Exhaust pipe leak due to corrosion. Leaky section was cut and a new section was welded in. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Jun 2010 - May 2018 | |||
| Dec 2010 73160 mi C $400 |
Clock module broke. Had been living with the problem for 6 months, but wife was constantly complaining about it. | ||
| Mar 2012 85560 mi C $175 |
The buckling joining the exhaust pipe and muffler was coming apart. Toyota wanted $1500 to install a new exhaust. A third party exhaust shop replaced the clip and welded the issue for a lot $175 | ||
| Jan 2014 104360 mi C $160 |
Battery died during an intense cold snap. I was still on the original 8+ year old battery, so this was expected. | ||
| Nov 2014 108500 mi C $240 |
The strap holding the muffler in place failed. consequently the muffler was banging against the strike plate, causing a lot of audible racket. Part needed was a gas tank strap for $90, plus $110 labour, and taxes. | ||
| Dec 2015 112840 mi C $400 |
the manifold gasked needed to be replaced. Check engine light had come on. | ||
| Aug 2016 120900 mi |
The head shield between the muffler and the trunk became loose and had to be replaced. A recall wrt airbags was also performed while the car was in the shop. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in California, United States Jun 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jul 2009 53000 mi US $400 |
Belt tensioner rattling, replaced. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Texas, United States Feb 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| May 2009 128000 mi US $125 |
throttle body cleaned and new plugs. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in New Jersey, United States Dec 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 2009 87000 mi US $900 |
Computer was causing transmission to slip so it had to be replaced. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Jul 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Mar 2011 87420 mi C $600 |
Oxygen sensor faulty | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Sep 2004 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Nov 2004 248 mi |
Intermittent hardstart/long crank time when trying to restart warm engine after it has been off for at least 20 to 30 minutes. They did not repair denied there was anything wrong. It is normal all Corollas and Matrixs do that. | ||
| Apr 2014 44220 mi |
Driver side air bag warning light keeps coming on. Scanned for error code, but not repaired. Car is not part of the Toyota air bag recall they currently have. | ||
| May 2014 44720 mi |
Driver side air bag warning light keeps coming on. Scanned for error code, but not repaired. Car is not part of the Toyota air bag recall they currently have. | ||
| Jun 2014 45260 mi |
Driver side air bag warning light keeps coming on. Scanned for error code, but not repaired. Too expensive. Car is not part of the Toyota air bag recall they currently have. Still no TSB or Recall. | ||
| Jul 2015 49700 mi C $160 |
Check engine light was on, rough idle at red lights and stop signs. Very high idle 2000 rpm when cold engine was started. Intake manifold gasket was replaced. (a known issue with 2005 - 2008 Corollas/Matrixs, no recall) 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. | ||
| May 2018 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. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Nova Scotia, Canada Jun 2010 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jul 2010 73160 mi |
Harsh shifts with automatic tranmission and check engine light.Repaired under 8 year 130000km emissions warranty at no cost | ||
| Jul 2012 102500 mi C $250 |
Wheel Bearing Replacement | ||
| Dec 2016 142600 mi C $350 |
Rear o2 sesor | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Connecticut, United States Aug 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Apr 2012 145700 mi US $1200 |
front bearings, struts and links | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Feb 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Apr 2008 45260 mi C $74 |
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| Toyota Matrix in Quebec, Canada Jun 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Mar 2012 65100 mi C $130 |
Intake Manifold Gasket was wear-out, that caused Check Engine light with error codes P0171, P0300, P0301, P0302, P0304. Gasket was replaced. | ||
| Jul 2012 75400 mi C $100 |
Rear muffler seal was worn-out. | ||
| Aug 2012 76200 mi C $300 |
Charcoal Canister Failure diagnosed | ||
2005 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
123-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Toyota Matrix in Alberta, Canada Jan 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Feb 2007 35340 mi |
New rear door seals | ||
| Mar 2007 36580 mi |
New blower motor for fan | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2018 - Feb 2020 | |||
| Mar 2019 81000 mi US $700 |
Replace 4 Uniroyal Tiger Paw (dry-rot 6yrs old) ... with Pirelli CINTURATO P7 ALL SEASON PLUS - P205/55R16 tires | ||
| Jul 2019 83000 mi US $120 |
Synthetic Oil Change | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Dec 2014 - Dec 2021 | |||
| Mar 2017 48980 mi C $250 |
Starter replacement due to malfunction caused by corroded through grounding cable. | ||
| Oct 2021 112220 mi C $180 |
Catalytic convertor - rust holes in the outer body patched by welding. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Illinois, United States Feb 2007 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Aug 2007 35975 mi |
purchase post-purchase complaint resolved as follows: - replaced left front strut under warranty - put on four new tires - performed alignment | ||
| Jun 2009 56000 mi |
Right rear drive axle seal leaks slightly. Will replace at next oil change. | ||
| Aug 2009 57000 mi US $104 |
Right rear drive axle seal leaks slightly. 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. 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. | ||
| Sep 2009 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. | ||
| Oct 2009 59000 mi US $200 |
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. Resurfaced rear brake drums and replaced brake shoes and wheel cylinders. Listed here because of the latter. | ||
| Jul 2012 93000 mi US $164 |
Replaced transfer case extension housing oil seal and oil. Also front brake pads. Replaced transfer case extension housing oil seal. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in New York, United States Sep 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 2015 135000 mi |
Rear struts, both. | ||
| Nov 2015 135600 mi |
Currently not driving the vehicle due to needing a passenger rear bearing. I've bought the part, intend to do the work myself. | ||
| Oct 2016 137000 mi US $1000 |
We just had the bearing done on the Matrix this month at an independent shop that was willing to use the part I bought. Apparently Toyotas are known for the spindle seizing to the bearing and that needed to be replaced as well. | ||
| Jun 2017 138000 mi US $100 |
Replaced seized piston. (Also replaced rotor and pads; cost of repair is only for piston repair.) | ||
| Toyota Matrix in California, United States Nov 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Dec 2014 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. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Maryland, United States Nov 2014 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Apr 2015 220000 mi US $300 |
Left rear, ball bearing CV joint | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Florida, United States Mar 2015 - Jul 2016 | |||
| May 2015 75900 mi US $785 |
REPLACED 2 FRONT TRANS AXLES THAT WERE LEAKING AND ONE IN REAR - PLUS REAR HOUSING SEAL | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2015 - Feb 2021 | |||
| Jun 2016 108000 mi US $1050 |
Right rear wheel bearing replaced. | ||
| Jul 2018 130000 mi US $875 |
2- rear wheel bearing replaced. Right rear wheel bearing replaced in 2016 was not installed correctly and failed. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2008 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Aug 2010 33060 mi C $250 |
Seals leaking on left side near center of the car. | ||
| Feb 2013 41480 mi C $490 |
Replaced muffler and pipes. | ||
2005 Toyota Matrix 4-door
4-cylinder automatic AWD
| Toyota Matrix in Nova Scotia, Canada Jun 2007 - May 2008 | |||
| Sep 2007 20460 mi |
Check engine light on | ||
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