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Toyota Matrix repairs by problem area
Engine (41%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (14%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (4%)
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- 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 594 repairs.
Toyota Matrix brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (27%)
$100 - $499 (45%)
< $100 (15%)
Chart based on 33 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 79050 mi C $180 |
Seized parking brake cable, probably due to recent detailing and moisture getting into cable housing. No parts needed, just pulled cable out, freed it up, and reinstalled it |
2011 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 121520 mi C $500 |
Rear passenger brake pad keeps wearing on an angle, tilting. It has been changed twice in the last 20,000km.From some advice on a forum I filed down the pads this time to make sure they weren't binding in the caliper bracket, but they are wearing unevenly again. Seems to be a common problem in this generation. |
| 122760 mi C $250 |
Premature brake wear on the rear passenger side, pads wearing on an angle again. Took to Toyota for their opinion. They said that the tab on the brake pad was not aligned with the notch in the piston, which was causing the angle. They realigned it. We will see if this solves the issue. |
| 149420 mi C $150 |
Rear passenger brake pads continue to wear prematurely and on an angle. Decided to change caliper to see if issue resolved. |
2009 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 31264 mi C $516 |
Metallic noise was coming from a rear break. Changed both rear break disks and 1 rear break disk pad. |
2009 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 117180 mi C $1800 |
Caliper replacements and parking break fix. |
2009 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 10000 mi | Clicking sound coming from right front brake. They duplicated it on the rack but said it was a normal sound... I am not convinced but the brakes feel fine. |
| 97340 mi C $850 |
Brake calipers seized. Replace calipers, rotors and pads. |
2008 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 129580 mi C $500 |
When replacing the front pads (first time ever, which is amazing) the calipers also needed replacing which to my mind is not normal maintenance. |
| 170500 mi C $1000 |
Caliper seized. Replaced both front calipers, pads, and rotors. |
2007 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 55180 mi C $400 |
Seized calipers. |
2007 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 54397 mi US $219 |
Replaced front brakes |
| 100400 mi US $350 |
replaced rear drums, pads and fixed frozen front caliper |
2006 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 152306 mi C $300 |
Rear brakes replaced |
2006 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 138000 mi US $120 |
Replace front brake pads and rotors |
2006 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
118-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 118000 mi US $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. |
2005 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
170-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 86000 mi US $96 |
Rear Left Brake backing shield was rubbing -- shop adjusted it and noise is gone. |
2005 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 181000 mi US $300 |
Right caliper frozen. |
2005 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 170000 mi US $150 |
Noise from front brakes when backing up and steering wheel shaking at a certain speed. Needed new brake pads and rotors turned. Past due for pads. Also new tires. All is good now. |
| 60760 mi | check for clicking noise from front brakes when lightly braking. Advised it was because of rust from the resurfaced rotor and not a safety issue. |
2005 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
123-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 138000 mi US $100 |
Replaced seized piston. (Also replaced rotor and pads; cost of repair is only for piston repair.) |
| 57000 mi US $104 |
Dealer claims rear drum brakes had overheated and recommends replacement of brake shoes and wheel cylinders. Ordered parts and will have repaired by independent mechanic. |
| 59000 mi US $200 |
Resurfaced rear brake drums and replaced brake shoes and wheel cylinders. Listed here because of the latter. |
2004 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
123-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 114080 mi C $150 |
replaced rusted front disc brake backing plates - old plates rusted away to nothing, issue discovered at previous shop visit. |
2003 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
180-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 182000 mi US $750 |
Rebuilt rear brakes, including new hydraulics |
2003 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 154780 mi | park brake cable seizing, new cables installed |
| 125700 mi C $828 |
Front Calipers sticking. Prolonged undiagnosed problem. Calipers and disks replaced. |
| 130820 mi C $1600 |
Rust damage, seizing calipers |
| 199000 mi US $400 |
Brake line leaking |
2003 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 88040 mi $850 |
The brakes pump wore out, I had to replace it as well as the rear cylinders. |
| 140720 mi | change pads and rotor as needed |
| 66300 mi US $775 |
sticking caliper, front and back brakes needed attention. |
2003 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
123-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 99000 mi US $1200 |
New rotors, pads and calipers |
2003 Toyota Matrix 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 68000 mi US $600 |
Both front brake calipers seized. Calipers replaced, rotors machined and brake system serviced |
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