| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (40%)
< $100 (40%)
Chart based on 10 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
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 57191 mi | Replace left axle shaft |
| 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 |
| 217400 mi US $1600 |
Noise in manual transmission. Possibly bad bearings, shop replaced with a reconditioned unit. |
2005 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
123-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 75900 mi US $785 |
REPLACED 2 FRONT TRANS AXLES THAT WERE LEAKING AND ONE IN REAR - PLUS REAR HOUSING SEAL |
| 220000 mi US $300 |
CV joint |
| 33060 mi C $250 |
Seals leaking on left side near center of the car. |
| 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. |
| 56000 mi | Right rear drive axle seal leaks slightly. Will replace at next oil change. |
| 57000 mi US $104 |
Right rear drive axle seal leaks slightly. |
| 93000 mi US $164 |
Replaced transfer case extension housing oil seal and oil. Also front brake pads. Replaced transfer case extension housing oil seal. |
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