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2007 Toyota Matrix repairs by problem area

Engine (46%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (11%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (2%)

Chart based on 46 repairs.
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2007 Toyota Matrix engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (23%)

< $100 (55%)

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Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Toyota Matrix

Engine not specified

26000 mi Pulley and belt replaced on engine 
85560 mi

C $3200
Engine seized at 130,000km due to lack of oil. Caused engine rod to brake. 

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2007 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch

126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

37080 mi

C $75
Engine hesitation at highway speeds (any time and at lower speeds on cold morning starts; rough idle on cold morning starts even after engine has warmed up. Dealership ran diagnostics and did roadtest and felt things looked fine. 
55180 mi

C $400
Water pump leak; and also new wipers and timing belt. Chip and belt were covered by warranty. 
76260 mi

C $560
very small leak of water pump. Also alternator/pump strap was changed, new front brakes with 2 new disc and a oil change with oil filter 

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2007 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch

126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

84500 mi

US $800
timing belt, tune up 
102300 mi

US $45
exhaust shield near gas tank broken hanger 
2883 mi found the reason for terrible smell while engine is hot: they accidentally splashed engine oil on the hard-to-see area above oil filter. cleaned out the oil remainders. smell is gone. 
101000 mi Rear exhaust heat shield mounts rusted through, wide washers added at mounting points to prevent shield from falling. 
109000 mi

US $26
Oil leaking from fuel system 
86000 mi Oil was very thick and sludgy. White smoke began coming out of the tailpipe. Drained oil, dropped oilpan and cleaned out sludge. Replaced pan, refilled with synthetic oil. CEL came on afterward, P420 code. 
166000 mi Water pump broke and coolant leaked which caused the engine to overheat. Result was a damaged engine head. 
55000 mi Computer defective Dealer replaced with new one. No cost to owner. 
91140 mi

C $2000
Lost all oil. Gaskets and seals replaced 
97960 mi Still had an oil leak. Fixed again at no cost as my wife refused to pay since we had spent $2000 to supposedly fix it already. Not sure what parts were replaced. 
123380 mi

C $20
Heat shield over muffler was loose. The shop screwed it back in place 
130820 mi

C $400
The check engine light came on and the faults and follow up test revealed problems with the Fuel cap and Canister purge solenoid. We tried to replace the cap first but had to replace the solenoid as well. 
47200 mi

C $200
Required to replace timing chain tensioner due to gasket leak 
104780 mi

C $149
Engine warning light came on. Computer diagnosis showed intake gasket leaking. Gasket inspected - was deemed OK so was tightened and car OK. If reoccurs to have gasket replaced. 
136400 mi

C $500
Water pump leaking. informed by dealer it needed replacing as result could be catastrophic to engine. Had water pump replaced. 
23000 mi I had just picked up the vehicle from normal oil change and approx. 15 miles later the car was making a terrible noise, like it was falling apart. Called the dealer and they said bring it back. The heat shield bolt had come out and was hitting the exhaust 

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2007 Toyota Matrix Engine Problems

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