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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%)

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2006 Toyota Matrix transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (33%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 9 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

145700 mi

C $2000
replaced transmission and clutch. 
135160 mi

C $140
Passenger CV boot leaking. Replaced 
83000 mi

US $100
gasket failed on transmission. leaking fluid. 
93000 mi Also the transmission shifting was getting prgressively worse. We couldn't stand driving the car any more due to the horrible transmission. 
142300 mi

US $2300
transmission rebuilt due to output bearing failing and jamming up the transmission. all warn components (bearings and gears) replaced. 

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2006 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch

126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

52000 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. 

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2006 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch

118-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

92500 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. 
113000 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. 
49600 mi

C $300
right rear differential seal was leaking. Seal replaced, leak stopped. 
67460 mi

C $2100
Replace left rear axle seal replace right front axle boot 

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2006 Toyota Matrix Transmission Problems

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