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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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Chart based on 121 repairs.
2005 Toyota Matrix suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (23%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (31%)
< $100 (38%)
Chart based on 13 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
| 50000 mi US $68 |
power steering pump leaking - repaired under warranty |
| 74000 mi US $380 |
Ball joint replaced |
2005 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 99260 mi | Suspension made a knocking noise, I was told the strut was sticking and will have to be replaced if it gets worse. |
2005 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 148800 mi C $100 |
Wheel bearing.Front drivers side |
| 158100 mi | Both rear wheel bearing due to noise |
| 145700 mi US $1200 |
front bearings, struts and links |
| 102500 mi C $250 |
Wheel Bearing Replacement |
2005 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
123-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 35975 mi | purchase post-purchase complaint resolved as follows: - replaced left front strut under warranty - put on four new tires - performed alignment |
| 135000 mi | Rear struts, both. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 220000 mi US $300 |
Left rear, ball bearing |
| 108000 mi US $1050 |
Right rear wheel bearing replaced. |
| 130000 mi US $875 |
2- rear wheel bearing replaced. Right rear wheel bearing replaced in 2016 was not installed correctly and failed. |
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