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2006 Toyota Matrix repairs by problem area
Engine (40%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (20%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 99 repairs.
2006 Toyota Matrix engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (46%)
< $100 (30%)
Chart based on 37 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 60340 mi C $850 |
Exhaust |
| 113000 mi US $750 |
Clutch work |
| 123380 mi C $300 |
Car was blowing smoke. Determined that new valve seals were needed. Repaired problem. |
| 127500 mi C $700 |
Clutch was slipping, needed new clutch plate. Neighbour mechanic fixed it for us for cheap. |
| 55800 mi C $200 |
Replaced intake manifold gasket |
| 79360 mi C $200 |
Replaced precat o2 sensor and intake manifold gasket.Dealer changed engine module year ago due to same problems,i.e. rough idle,stumble,rpm hunting in cold weather,even stalled.So Toyota repair wasn't accurate. Now it is running 90% better. Replaced precat o2 sensor and intake manifold gasket.Dealer changed engine module year ago due to same problems,i.e. rough idle,stumble,rpm hunting in cold weather,even stalled.So Toyota repair wasn't accurate. Now it is running 90% better. |
| 89900 mi C $100 |
Replaced V-belt tensioner idler (installed a couple of years ago, not in good shape), V-belt. Also replaced lug bolt nuts for winter rims with proper ones. The former were for alloys and occasionally would come a bit loose. |
| 91760 mi C $300 |
Dealer advised replacing the oil pan gasket. Visible oil on crank case but no drips observed on driveway. Replaced only because I intend to keep the car for 5-6 more years. |
| 134415 mi C $894 |
Drive belts Replaced leaking water pump Exhaust leak Replaced leaking oil pressure switch |
| 151280 mi C $170 |
Exhaust pipe rusted; fixed by the shop by manufacturing a coupling |
| 86800 mi US $125 |
Replaced intake manifold gasket. |
| 102000 mi US $80 |
Check engine light was on. The mass flow sensor was varnished. The shop just cleaned it and put it back on. |
2006 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 138000 mi US $120 |
Front + Rear engine mounts worn out; they were replaced |
| 36580 mi | ECM failed - known issue to Toyota - 6 weeks backorder for new chip. Failed under warranty |
| 86800 mi C $283 |
Vehicle hesitating at low idle for about a week, check engine light came on, dealer diagnosed faulty intake manifold head gasket and replaced gasket. |
| 124000 mi US $800 |
Radiator hoses have become soft.. replaced hoses, radiator flush. |
| 138200 mi | Had Goodyear mechanics run diagnostics for Check Engine. P-codes could indicate a bad evaporative gas filter unit for fuel line. They said I should take it to Toyota for second opinion and repair. |
| 147900 mi US $960 |
Continued driving with Engine light on.. Transmission began to buck when shifting up the lower gears. Computer was replaced and programmed. Car ran well for two months, when it would not start, |
| 150800 mi US $489 |
Car would not start.. turns over well but won't ignite. Suspected fuel pump, but no.. Diagnostics showed it to be the computer module again. They ordered another computer, but programmer said there was nothing wrong with the first unit. ok |
| 178000 mi | Hard-shifting Transmission problem was a known issue before, along with Check Engine light. The car was repaired previously and the shop replaced the ECU. This problem recurred recently after I got the ECU recall notice from Toyota |
| 204000 mi US $570 |
O2 Sensor needed replacement.. I purchased an aftermarket model and they installed it.. Engine light still comes on, as part was not OEM. Will need to get a TOYOTA O2 sensor and try again before I need to take the smog test. Check engine light keeps coming on. Took car into TOYOTA DEALER, paid $570, plus rental for the day to get O2 sensor replaced again, have it smog tested and registered. |
| 265000 mi US $2000 |
replaced broken motor mount, as well as new tires, battery, brakes, trans & radiator fluids. |
| 268300 mi US $450 |
Emissions Control.. Error code needed to be cleared and issue repaired before getting registration renewed. $450 paid for replacement of Fuel Tank Carbon cannister. |
| 44640 mi | Repaired leaking high pressure oil line. |
| 21000 mi | Warranty replacement of the ECU. |
| 104000 mi US $600 |
A slowly developing oil leak from the timing chain compartment. |
2006 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
118-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 86500 mi | Our usual repair shop performed the 90k mile checks per Owners Manual. Found very minor oil leak, will do a dye test to find origin. |
| 177000 mi | The Matrix was in the shop every other week for the last two months my son had it. He did not get the misfiring repaired but traded it in. |
| 91000 mi US $100 |
Serpentine belt needed replacement |
| 20460 mi | From engine area a squealing noise increasing in intensity for 7 seconds when waiting at red lights. Toyota has TSB to replace serpentine belt and tensioner pulley. They would have never told me about TSB if I hadn't found it on internet. |
| 27280 mi | From engine area sounds like serpentine belt, a squealing noise increasing in intensity for 7 seconds or so, when waiting at red lights at idle. Intermittent problem. Toyota says they can't fix it, must live with it. |
| 67460 mi C $2100 |
Valve cover slight leak, replaced valve cover gaskets |
| 78740 mi C $120 |
Replaced serpentine belt, was showing many small cracks on underside |
2006 Toyota Matrix 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 134560 mi C $230 |
Crack in "seal" led to oil beginning to leak inside engine |
| 139500 mi C $208 |
New serpentine/alternator belt needed, rear brakes required cleaning and pedal was re-set. |
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