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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 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (44%)
< $100 (36%)
Chart based on 80 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
| Toyota Matrix in Manitoba, Canada Aug 2011 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Oct 201360340 miC $850 | Exhaust | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Feb 2010 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Oct 201071300 mi | Changed driver side front wheel bearing. It was producing loud noise. Changed driver side front wheel bearing. It was producing loud noise | ||
| Apr 201179360 miC $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. | ||
| Sep 201187420 miC $400 | Passenger side front wheel bearing replaced by myself. Sway bar link on front passenger side mounting was slightly damaged and repaired. Now every thing sounds better.Had 55point inspection done at dealership and rear brakes adjusted. | ||
| Dec 201189900 miC $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. | ||
| Aug 2014148800 miC $450 | Front end links, anti-roll bar | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2008 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Apr 201062700 miUS $200 | Excessive cupping on front tires. Tires replaced. Alignment was in spec. Appears to be design defect with the vehicle suspension. Told that the problem will re-occur and cannot be fixed. So much for Toyota quality. | ||
| Sep 201074000 miUS $320 | Dashboard clock backlight failing intermittently. Told this is a common failure, internal circuit board solder joints are faulty. Unit must be replaced at astronomical cost. Chose not to repair. | ||
| Dec 201079000 miUS $100 | Continued wear on tires. Attempting non-spec alignment settings just to see if anything can fix the tire wear. | ||
| Mar 201183000 miUS $100 | gasket failed on transmission. leaking fluid. | ||
| Sep 201194000 mi | Intermittent airbag light. Shop cannot find cause. Interior clock not working. Re-soldered clock circuit board. Repair successful ... for 1 week. Failed again. | ||
| Dec 201194000 mi | Intermittent airbag light when sold. Also the transmission shifting was getting prgressively worse. We couldn't stand driving the car any more due to the horrible transmission. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Kentucky, United States Sep 2014 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Feb 2015113000 miUS $750 | Clutch work | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Manitoba, Canada Feb 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 2014123380 miC $300 | Car was blowing smoke. Determined that new valve seals were needed. Repaired problem. | ||
| Apr 2015127500 miC $700 | Clutch was slipping, needed new clutch plate. Neighbour mechanic fixed it for us for cheap. | ||
| Jan 2016135160 miC $140 | Passenger CV boot leaking. Replaced | ||
| Feb 2017145080 miC $290 | Starter skipping. Replaced. | ||
| Oct 2017152306 miC $300 | Rear brakes replaced | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Saskatchewan, Canada Jun 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 2021145700 miC $2000 | replaced transmission and clutch. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Manitoba, Canada Oct 2017 - Sep 2020 | |||
| Jun 2017124000 miC $3000 | one tie-rod noisy, the other was needing repair soon while in for tie-rods, told left wheel bearing bad... and to do both recommended | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Oct 2009 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Mar 200934720 miC $400 | Oxigen sensor replacemet | ||
| Feb 201255800 miC $200 | Replaced intake manifold gasket | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Michigan, United States Dec 2007 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Mar 200715000 mi | New tires as original ones wore out. dealership covered it under warranty | ||
| Jul 2014142300 miUS $2300 | transmission rebuilt due to output bearing failing and jamming up the transmission. all warn components (bearings and gears) replaced. | ||
| Nov 2014149000 miUS $300 | wheel bearing replaced due to wearing out. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Jul 2011 - Oct 2018 | |||
| Mar 201391760 miC $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. | ||
| Mar 2017134415 miC $894 | Drive belts Replaced leaking water pump Exhaust leak Replaced leaking oil pressure switch | ||
| Jul 2017138880 miC $1200 | replaced leaking power steering lines | ||
| Sep 2017140813 miC $625 | front left wheel bearing replaced, 4 wheel alignment | ||
| Mar 2018146320 miC $270 | Replaced stabilizer, rhs | ||
| Oct 2018151280 miC $170 | Exhaust pipe rusted; fixed by the shop by manufacturing a coupling | ||
| Toyota Matrix in North Dakota, United States Jun 2011 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Apr 201382300 miUS $200 | Replaced front driver side wheel well liner | ||
| Jan 201481800 miUS $125 | Replaced intake manifold gasket. | ||
| Apr 201588300 miUS $50 | Door pillar cover came loose | ||
| Jun 201590000 miUS $175 | Noticed slightly less AC capacity. Took for preventative maintenance. Evacuated A/C system and replaced coolant and lubricant. Mechanic added dye for possible future leak check. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2008 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Mar 2012102000 miUS $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
| Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada - Jan 2007 | |||
| Jan 200736580 mi | ECM failed - known issue to Toyota - 6 weeks backorder for new chip. Failed under warranty | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Quebec, Canada May 2014 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Nov 2014194680 miC $700 | battery, terminal and alternator window washer pump | ||
| Toyota Matrix in California, United States May 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 2017138000 miUS $120 | Replace front brake pads and rotors Shock leaking fluid; replaced front shock absorbers Front + Rear engine mounts worn out; they were replaced | ||
| Jul 2019161000 miUS $80 | Replaced starter | ||
| Toyota Matrix in New Brunswick, Canada Feb 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 2021142600 miC $320 | Replaced front struts. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Massachusetts, United States May 2007 - Dec 2009 | |||
| Jun 200736000 miUS $690 | car was shuddering very badly on the highway. this is a reoccuring problem, and existed very soon after car was purchased. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Kansas, United States Mar 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 200921000 mi | Warranty replacement of the ECU. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in California, United States Apr 2008 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Mar 2009117130 miUS $9 | Driver's side headlamp burned out. Replaced burned-out driver's side headlight bulb myself. | ||
| Jul 2009124000 miUS $800 | Radiator hoses have become soft.. replaced hoses, radiator flush. Front Plastic Wheel Well Covers came loose and were partially damaged or ground down with tire tread. Mechanic was able to resecure to frame with plastic zip ties. | ||
| Jan 2010136000 miUS $10 | Passenger-side headlamp burned out. I replaced it with OEM part. | ||
| Feb 2010138200 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. | ||
| May 2010147900 miUS $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, | ||
| Jul 2010150800 miUS $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 | ||
| Mar 2011178000 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 | ||
| Dec 2011204000 miUS $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. | ||
| Feb 2014265000 miUS $2000 | replaced broken motor mount, as well as new tires, battery, brakes, trans & radiator fluids. | ||
| May 2014268300 miUS $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. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Manitoba, Canada Apr 2007 - Aug 2011 | |||
| Jun 201044640 mi | Repaired leaking high pressure oil line. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Dec 2008 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Dec 201086800 miC $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. | ||
| Apr 2016165540 mi | Hood latch failed at 90 km/h, hood flipped back destroying the hood, windshield, and roof. Vehicle written off. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Texas, United States Jun 2008 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Sep 200847000 mi | Alarm went off at any time. Replaced with new alarm. | ||
| Jun 200950000 miUS $50 | The rear hatch hydraulics stopped holding the hatch up | ||
| Dec 200952000 mi | In the shop for a week for transmission repair. It was initially unable to replicate, then successful, but now a month later it is starting to hard shift. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in California, United States Jun 2012 - Nov 2012 | |||
| Jul 2012104000 miUS $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
| Toyota Matrix in Massachusetts, United States May 2009 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Sep 2015177000 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. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Minnesota, United States Sep 2013 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Oct 201380700 mi | Clock inop | ||
| Jun 201491000 miUS $100 | Serpentine belt needed replacement | ||
| Sep 201494000 miUS $140 | Water from car wash leaked into cabin air filter. Filter saturated with water restricting air flow. Filter removed and dried. | ||
| Nov 201497000 miUS $700 | Left rear wheel bearing replaces | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Washington, United States Nov 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 201490300 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. Suggested we R&R the power steering system - will do it. Update, post concerning engine leak and dye test. After having the power steering system lube R&R'd a very slight leak - almost a sweat - was found at the steering pump seal. We'll watch the fluid level. | ||
| Jul 201492500 mi | Regular maintenance, still have a very slight fluids leak but have not found the point of leak. Fluid has no odor so we know it isn't motor oil, trans, drive units, steering. The fluid is viscous so it must be a lube of some type. | ||
| Mar 2017113000 mi | Viscous coupling bearings going bad. Not yet repaired, looking for cost effective shop other than dealer. Other AWD Matrix owners, if you have over 100 - 120k check YouTube to see the bearing R&R. We find no shops want to do the work, yet. | ||
| May 2018118000 miUS $100 | R&R front disc pads, rear drum shoes. This was the first time the rear shoes required replace, the third set of front disc pads. As is customary rotors and drums were turned. Even though the Toyota manual stats the trans fluids and filtters are supposed to be lifetime, for our peace of mind we will be servicing the trans fluids and filters next month. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Alberta, Canada May 2007 - Feb 2021 | |||
| Jul 200713392 miC $96 | Door sill tape kit TSB 2423 was done to all 4 door lower sills. Total warranty claim amount $239.92, but no charge to me as under warranty. Replaced engine oil and filter and cabin air filter. | ||
| Apr 200820460 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. The body door seal on driver side rear door was popping out at 2 corners. That door rarely used on this car, only 15000 kms driven in 1 year since I purchased it. | ||
| Jun 200822940 mi | Annoying ticking noise from radio housing on dashboard | ||
| Oct 200827280 mi | Annoying ticking noise from radio housing on dashboard. It's intermittent, very odd - can be driving on rough road and no noise or drive on smooth road with the noise. Toyota now says they can't fix it, must live with it. 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. | ||
| May 201149600 miC $300 | right rear differential seal was leaking. Seal replaced, leak stopped. | ||
| Aug 201367460 miC $2100 | Replace left rear wheel bearing Replace left rear axle seal Valve cover slight leak, replaced valve cover gaskets replace right front axle boot | ||
| Sep 201778740 miC $120 | Replaced serpentine belt, was showing many small cracks on underside | ||
2006 Toyota Matrix 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Dec 2013 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Jan 2015C $230 | Crack in "seal" led to oil beginning to leak inside engine | ||
| Aug 2016139500 miC $208 | New serpentine/alternator belt needed, rear brakes required cleaning and pedal was re-set. | ||
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