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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%)
Chart based on 593 repairs.
Toyota Matrix engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (42%)
< $100 (37%)
Chart based on 216 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 41300 mi C $316 |
The water pump was "weeping" and it was replaced. |
2010 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 84000 mi | Engine would not idle well. Engine would still start and run, but engine would stall if I slowed down. If I slowed down to take a 5 MPH turn, the engine would stall. I could still drive on the highway, but after slowing down, it would stall. |
2010 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
132-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 34580 mi C $470 |
Dip stick tube collapsed |
2010 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 61380 mi C $200 |
Check engine light was on. was checked by the mechanic as a major leak but no leak were found and the car was running fine so light was turned off. Had the car checked up for a full verification before end of warranty |
2009 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 45500 mi US $168 |
fuel injector service |
| 65720 mi | Antilock sensors were coming on and brakes felt a bit different. Called mechanic and booked an appointment. After looking up online, tried gas cap and that did it! So a loose gas cap set off all these sensors. It was two days after the fill. |
| 97960 mi C $300 |
Replaced O2 sensor. Check engine light came on. Took in once to dealer and they checked it. Did not have a sensor in stock,which seemed odd for a Toyota dealer. Replaced in an hour. Gas mileage has improved. |
| 119640 mi C $110 |
Engine light and Stability Control warning lights on. Required checking out evaporation emissions test. Code Scan indicated stuck switching valve. Switching valve was lubricated. Further check showed no problem. |
| 101000 mi | Oil consumption test |
2009 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 39680 mi | TPMS failure light. Replaced faulty sensor |
| 50620 mi C $20 |
heat sheilds |
| 99200 mi C $100 |
Replaced piece of rusted exhaust pipe |
| 83000 mi US $20 |
Heat shield was loose and rattling, has occurred before, was re-tightened. |
2009 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 114700 mi C $300 |
The thermostat appeared to stick (high engine temp., no heat in cabin on very cold day). Engine coolant was found to be under-strength (either from previous maintenance or recent oil change at non-Toyota shop). Thermo and coolant replaced. |
| 115480 mi | My car suddenly started using oil between changes. This is unusual. I'm up to a couple of L between changes (8,000 km). Never used to put oil in at all. Apparently there is a Toyota TSB on this, but it is way out of warranty and the fix is $3000+. |
| 133920 mi | Eligible for Extended Warranty due to high oil consumption by Matrix. An oil change was done, with seals affixed to dipstick, fill cap, filter, plug, PCV. After 2000 km, oil level will be checked to see if I qualify. Call dealer if light. |
| 135160 mi | Car underwent 2000 km oil consumption test by dealer. Failed. Car uses 1 L/1,000 km. This is twice the Toyota standard of 1 L/2,000 km. Awaiting response from Toyota Canada on potential engine rebuild. |
| 136400 mi C $35 |
Engine light on, scan codes checked, Evaporative Emissions Control system shows LEAK. Diagnosis at scan code stage only done so far; system to be smoke-checked and full quote provided. Yet to be done. |
| 126340 mi C $1200 |
Pistons replaced under an Extended Warranty Program. |
| 13640 mi | I had an appointment b/c my stereo had been malfunctioning when they noticed the water pump may need to be replaced. The next day they looked at the car when it was cool and replaced the water pump the day after that. |
2009 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
132-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 73000 mi US $300 |
Water pump replacement |
2009 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 41000 mi US $100 |
Water pump and coolant |
| 74000 mi US $80 |
Car set a code P0607 and a week later with P0138. The downstream O2 sensor was found to be defective. |
| 44700 mi US $356 |
Replaced water pump and belts |
| 71558 mi US $272 |
Timing chain tensioner showing leak around seal/gasket likely due to age of parts - seal/gasket was replaced |
| 27000 mi | Vehicle would not start. Towed to dealer. Battery tested good. Fuel sample tested good. After extended cranking it started, blew out a cloud of smoke almost the size of the car. Reflashed ECM with TSB for 18-209 for no start. |
| 36000 mi US $1098 |
Vehicle was making noise upon acceleration. Took it to dealer and water pump needed replacing. |
| 44500 mi US $395 |
Told by dealer drivebelt needed replacing after hearing noise at cold start. Drive belt was replaced but noise continues |
2008 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 90520 mi C $250 |
Clamp holding heat shield broke. Heat shield was resting on the exhaust system. New clamp installed. |
| 122760 mi C $1500 |
Oil Pan removed and reinstalled to fix oil leak. T-chain tensioner o-ring replaced to fix oil leak. Serpentine belt tensioner replaced. |
2008 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 82460 mi C $200 |
replaced water pump |
| 60140 mi | the water pump was leaking and had to be replaced (covered by warranty) |
| 60760 mi | Check engine light went on. The intake gasket needed to be replaced. (Covered under warranty). |
| 81840 mi C $80 |
replaced leaking O ring connected to the timing chain tensioner |
| 110980 mi C $165 |
replaced timing chain tensioner O-ring |
| 133300 mi C $125 |
Check engine light came on and the engine began running rough. The intake manifold gasket needed to be replaced. |
| 145700 mi C $164 |
oil leak - replaced chain tensioner o-ring |
| 91000 mi US $520 |
Leak at Timing Chain Tensioner. Tensioner Removed and new O-Ring Installed Replaced Thermostat - Car not warming up properly in cold weather. |
| 96000 mi US $10 |
Check Engine Light illuminated. Checked with OBD2 Scanner reading Lean Bank 1 several times and once MAF sensor out of range. Assuming dirty MAF but could be cold weather leaking intake manifold gasket. First repair attempt cleaning MAF. |
| 55000 mi US $100 |
new belt tensioner-the one NOT covered by p-train warranty. I complained so they covered the parts. |
| 74181 mi C $270 |
Check engine light was on. Took to dealer and intake manifold gasket replaced. |
| 77281 mi C $975 |
Timing chain cover and water pump replaced. |
2007 Toyota Matrix
Engine not specified
| 26000 mi | Pulley and belt replaced on engine |
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 |
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 |
| 101000 mi | Rear exhaust heat shield mounts rusted through, wide washers added at mounting points to prevent shield from falling. |
| 52400 mi C $200 |
Required to replace timing chain tensioner due to gasket leak |
| 109000 mi US $26 |
Oil leaking from fuel system |
| 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. |
| 141000 mi | Water pump broke and coolant leaked which caused the engine to overheat. Result was a damaged engine head. |
| 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. |
| 55000 mi | Computer defective Dealer replaced with new one. No cost to owner. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
2006 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 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 |
| 60340 mi C $850 |
Exhaust |
| 86000 mi US $125 |
Replaced intake manifold gasket. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 113000 mi US $750 |
Clutch work |
| 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. |
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 |
| 104000 mi US $600 |
A slowly developing oil leak from the timing chain compartment. |
| 21000 mi | Warranty replacement of the ECU. |
| 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. |
| 44640 mi | Repaired leaking high pressure oil line. |
| 36580 mi | ECM failed - known issue to Toyota - 6 weeks backorder for new chip. Failed under warranty |
| 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. |
2006 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
118-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 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 |
| 83700 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. |
2006 Toyota Matrix 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 132860 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. |
2005 Toyota Matrix
Engine not specified
| 122000 mi | It still needed an emissions canister. |
| 128000 mi US $125 |
throttle body cleaned and new plugs. |
| 178000 mi US $350 |
Drive belt cracked. Was replaced. Catalytic converter Clutch going out (manual transmission) Leaking oil |
2005 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
170-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 90000 mi US $6000 |
knock in engine, oil dry a month prior; metal in bottom of engine floating around; best option was re-built engine as the price was mounting on all the various issues to be more costly than replacement engine; water pump was also added. |
| 157500 mi US $35 |
Front passenger motor mount was bad. Caused bad vibrations and some jolting. |
| 50000 mi US $68 |
Belt Tensioner Replaced under warranty Water pump leaking -- replaced under warranty |
| 77200 mi US $2600 |
Replace clutch and flywheel Replace belt tensioner and belt Replace water pump |
2005 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 81286 mi C $1495 |
Engine would rough idle & gradually no more power from 3K rpm. Also chk/eng light would light up at times. After reading simillar stories over various blogs, i checked the IACV & it really needed cleaning. used proper product no prob since |
| 105480 mi C $25 |
CEL would lit up from time to time, always with P0171 showing, at 1st almost always on coldest days, then even when resetted would come back right on. Changed the Intake Manifold Gasket, PN 17171-0D020. |
| 124000 mi C $1109 |
Replaced Clutch Ass'y after lining wore out. New synthetic gear oil in transmission. Exhaust donut gasket (CEL P0401). |
| 137800 mi C $450 |
Replaced Catalytic converter. |
| 88300 mi US $815 |
check engine light was on checked and found that the charcoal canister needed to be replaced. The engine was not running smoothly had the fuel injection system cleaned. |
| 32965 mi | ECU malfunction = Change the ECU |
| 56607 mi | Water pump leak = replace water pump |
| 178000 mi US $25 |
Car running lean. Replaced intake manifold gasket |
| 181000 mi US $300 |
Squeaky belt. Replaced belt & tensioner |
2005 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 65100 mi C $130 |
Intake Manifold Gasket was wear-out, that caused Check Engine light with error codes P0171, P0300, P0301, P0302, P0304. Gasket was replaced. |
| 75400 mi C $100 |
Rear muffler seal was worn-out. |
| 76200 mi C $300 |
Charcoal Canister Failure diagnosed |
| 87000 mi US $900 |
Computer was causing transmission to slip so it had to be replaced. |
| 248 mi | Intermittent hardstart/long crank time when trying to restart warm engine after it has been off for at least 20 to 30 minutes. They did not repair denied there was anything wrong. It is normal all Corollas and Matrixs do that. |
| 49700 mi C $160 |
Check engine light was on, rough idle at red lights and stop signs. Very high idle 2000 rpm when cold engine was started. Intake manifold gasket was replaced. (a known issue with 2005 - 2008 Corollas/Matrixs, no recall) |
| Engine blew up on highway. #1 wrist pin failed, causing connecting rod to punch through the engine block. |
| 80600 mi C $310 |
Serpentine/accessory belt replaced |
| 123000 mi US $287 |
New oxygen sensor New alternator drive belt |
| 85560 mi C $175 |
The buckling joining the exhaust pipe and muffler was coming apart. Toyota wanted $1500 to install a new exhaust. A third party exhaust shop replaced the clip and welded the issue for a lot $175 |
| 108500 mi C $240 |
The strap holding the muffler in place failed. consequently the muffler was banging against the strike plate, causing a lot of audible racket. Part needed was a gas tank strap for $90, plus $110 labour, and taxes. |
| 112840 mi C $400 |
the manifold gasked needed to be replaced. Check engine light had come on. |
| 120900 mi | The head shield between the muffler and the trunk became loose and had to be replaced. A recall wrt airbags was also performed while the car was in the shop. |
| 73160 mi | Harsh shifts with automatic tranmission and check engine light.Repaired under 8 year 130000km emissions warranty at no cost |
| 142600 mi C $350 |
Rear o2 sesor |
| 155800 mi US $30 |
Check engine light was on I replaced the gas cap bought from the dealer. |
| 170000 mi US $250 |
Check engine light and sluggish acceleration. Replaced the catalytic converter. |
| 173000 mi US $450 |
Hard to start in cooler weather poor gas mileage poor acceleration. Intake minifold gasket replaced. Slow oil leak. Replaced valve cover gasket. |
| 53000 mi US $400 |
Belt tensioner rattling, replaced. |
| 87420 mi C $600 |
Oxygen sensor faulty |
| 48360 mi C $60 |
replaced intake manifold gasket because engine light was on. this is a common problem reported by other owners. replaced intake manifold gasket. it was leaking and causing power loss, rough idle, bad fuel mileage and engine light |
| 70680 mi C $75 |
Exhaust pipe leak due to corrosion. Leaky section was cut and a new section was welded in. |
| 45260 mi C $74 |
2005 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
123-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 83000 mi US $120 |
Synthetic Oil Change |
| 112220 mi C $180 |
Catalytic convertor - rust holes in the outer body patched by welding. |
| 41480 mi C $490 |
Replaced muffler and pipes. |
2005 Toyota Matrix 4-door
4-cylinder automatic AWD
| 20460 mi | Check engine light on |
2004 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 99200 mi C $30 |
Driveaxle seal was damaged during previous clutch replacement and transmission shop didn't replace with new seal as they should have. Brought back vehicle for warranty repair. Got roped into paying $30 for mechanic time. |
| 141980 mi C $100 |
Crankcase seal leaking slightly. Needs replaced. |
| 141980 mi | Crankcase seal leaking slightly when last had the car. |
| 102920 mi C $103 |
"Check engine" light came on. Rust removed from top of gas filler pipe -computer reset - light has not come since. |
| 85560 mi C $3200 |
Engine seized at 130,000km due to lack of oil. Caused engine rod to brake. |
| 221100 mi C $2500 |
new engine needed, new clutch, new brakes and remove catalyser (now illegal for gas emissions but it saved me 500$) |
| 103000 mi US $900 |
Clutch worn out and needed to be replaced. Transmission is likely soon to be next. |
| 66000 mi US $565 |
I had limited heat when heat turned on. Eventually there was a slight burning rubber smell. It turned out the water pump, serpentine belt, and thermostat had to be replaced. Coolant was also down 1 quart and was replenished. |
| 69000 mi | Engine light off and on for 10 days with no running problems. System evap leak was detected. Fuel filler tube was leaking and tube replaced. No further problems detected. While driving had no consistent air conditioning. Car temp thermostat began to climb to H. Once AC was off, temp was back to normal after a few minutes. Fan connector was not secured. This caused system to run hot. No charge! |
| 136400 mi C $1200 |
catalytic converter replacement |
| 143840 mi C $100 |
Engine check on because error on o2 sensor. Did not replace because not fatal. Mechanic discovered a strap that needed to be replace . Did it for 100$. After this the light went off. No problem since. |
| 176080 mi C $300 |
water pump replaced |
| 182900 mi C $1200 |
Had to replace the clutch |
2004 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 91800 mi C $160 |
An O2 sensor on the engine needed to be replaced. |
| 104140 mi C $80 |
Oil pressure sensor was leaking. Had to be replaced |
| 111180 mi C $200 |
Replaced catalytic converter, and rusted part of muffler. |
| 35960 mi | Car would have difficulty starting with a hot engine. Would crank and not start. Would eventually start after 2 to 3 turns of the key. The upc needed to be replaced. Warantee cover. |
| 192000 mi US $75 |
CK Engine light on. Code showed problem with Evap System, but shop could no pinpoint problem. Changed two short hoses, tightened connections. Later, CK ENGINE back on. Haven't got it back to shop yet. |
| 194000 mi US $82 |
Continuation of problem reported in November. Still no fix. Going back to shop in January. |
| 205500 mi | Ck engine light code for evap control problem. Mechanic has seen car 3 times, can't find anything wrong. However there is a strong odor whenever I pull into my garage. This is same problem from earlier trips to shop |
| 204000 mi US $230 |
Cont'd from last rept CEL, small emissions leak. Replaced canister valve, now down to only one CEL code. Haven't been able to take it back yet. |
| 208300 mi | CEL, small emissions leak. Said needed new gas tank filler tube, replaced that, did NOT fix CEL. Vibration. Mechanic installed new engine mounts, didn't fix it. I saw heat shield over catalytic converter was loose, banging on cat. Mechanic fixed, most of the vibration is gone. CEL, small emissions leak. In shop repeatedly in past. Idle rough unless rpm's run up to +1000. Vibrations result, and rptd separately. Mechanic chgd some parts having to do with computer control of idle spd. Have not pd yet, don't know $. |
| 209000 mi | Major vibrations, I saw 2 loose bolts thru the pan under firewall & pointed out to mechanic. He tightened them & most vibration is gone. I shouldn't have had to detect the problem, as car was in shop for this problem earlier. |
| 210000 mi | Have taken the car by the shop several times; CEL still on, problem not fixed. Shop owner not taking $$$ until repair is made. Car runs pretty good, except at idle; if put in neutral, all okay. Gas mileage is normal, around 29 MPG. ???? |
| 211500 mi | CEL still on. Car still idles rough. Repair shop tried running injector cleaner through system, with no improvement. Problems not fixed, but I'm tired of taking the car in, and it is okay to drive. I'm throwing good money after bad.... |
| 219000 mi US $95 |
Exhaust leak at manifold. Took to new mechanic. Exhaust pipe was malformed at manifold, possibly done by former mechanic. Mechanic was able to straighten the exhaust pipe. Leak fixed, but still have CEL. |
| 221000 mi | CEL with several codes, all related to evaporative control system. Virtually everything has already been replaced. This time the tech replaced two hoses. No charge yet, waiting until we get problem resolved. CEL is back on. |
| 222000 mi | Trying little things, hoping to cure the "small emissions leak" problem. Big stuff has been replaced. Car idles rough, motor mounts. Otherwise, runs great, gets 28-31 mpg. Nuisance problem, not a genuine mechanical one. |
| 231000 mi US $135 |
Intermittent CEL related to small emissions leak for several years; spent over $1000 but not fixed. Took to Toyota dealer for full-blown assessment. Total repair estimate $6,000, including needed items not related to CEL. Car is 14 yrs old with 231,000 miles. Not worth it, even though car runs good, does not burn oil. |
| 232000 mi | Due to long-term problem with emissions-related check engine light, including about $1,000 spent unsuccessfully, the car cannot pass mandated inspection FOR THE COUNTY IN WHICH I LIVE, and the current inspection expired in July 2017. I have taken the car out of service, although it is tight, runs good, and looks good; I would not hesitate to set drive the car from Texas to Washington to Maine and back. IF MY HOME WERE 2 MILES NORTH, IT WOULD BE IN A COUNTY THAT REQUIRES ONLY A SAFETY INSPECTION (tires, brakes, lights, exhaust system, etc.) WHICH IT WOULD EASILY PASS. |
2004 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
123-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 48360 mi C $100 |
Loose heat shield over exhaust pipe/rear axle |
| 57040 mi | check engine light on - no cause found |
| 85560 mi C $120 |
Fixed intermittent cold-soak P0122 ODBII error code by replacing intake manifold gasket as per Oct 2007 Toyota TSB EG045-07. |
| 93920 mi C $150 |
rusty pinhole in exhaust pipe between engine & muffler - small part of pipe replaced. |
| 109120 mi C $150 |
broken exhaust pipe between resonator and muffler |
2003 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
180-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 135780 mi C $1500 |
The clutch was slipping so I couldn't accelerate past an idle. The valve cover and oil pan gaskets were replaced. |
| 161500 mi US $460 |
Oil leak |
| 223000 mi US $90 |
Noticed CEL and rough idle/sluggish acceleration. Ignition coil failure on cylinder 1 caused by error code P0301. Replaced coil and cleared code, returned to normal. |
| 145000 mi US $150 |
wasn't idling and was stalling, a/t sensor in throttle body |
| 114300 mi US $150 |
clutch isn't right, broken motor mount, can't stop car to have either fixed |
| 111000 mi US $220 |
replaced o2 sensors(2) & catalytic converter |
| 122000 mi US $150 |
ECU so sensitive to any loss in performance of catalytic converter that it throws PO420 code prematurely. So I replaced the CAT for the 2nd time 1 yr after the first. The OEM CAT is $900+ so I refuse to pay that opting for a Magnaflow HD. |
| 135000 mi US $150 |
CEL P0420 indicating Catalytic Converter not properly functioning has been a reoccuring problem for 4 yrs. Instead of replacing the cat for the 3rd time and O2 sensors I went with a spark plug non fouler on the downstream o2 sensor. |
| 22000 mi US $50 |
Replaced a squeeky accessory belt. On the 2zz-ge engines, while in "LIFT" (6000rpm-8400rpm) the accessory belt & accessories don't spin at engine speed and the belt "burns" or "glazes" causing squeeking. Recommend Goodyear Gatorback belt for replacement |
| Check engine light illuminated, faulty O2 sensor. Replaced O2 sensor, but problem returned within 9 months. |
| 78000 mi US $150 |
Nine yrs old noticed drips on garage floor. Replaced water pump. thermostat, and serpentine belt. |
| 88300 mi US $650 |
Exhaust leak. Turn on fresh air, exhaust enters cabin. Knotso gud! |
2003 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
180-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 137000 mi US $60 |
Slow oil leak. Mechanic tightened screws around gasket that had shrunk a little bit; problem solved. |
| 138000 mi US $80 |
Faulty gasket on engine cover replaced. |
| 140000 mi | Valve head oil leak |
| 141000 mi | Check engine light went on. Code was for problem with variable valve timing system that I am opting not to repair. Had mechanic turn off check engine light. |
| 157000 mi US $500 |
Exhaust leak traced to worn-out gasket. Replaced gasket. |
| 160000 mi US $150 |
Accessory belt replacement |
| 185000 mi | CEL; code pointed to catalytic converter. Turned off CEL and it did not reoccur. |
| 99000 mi US $2100 |
Complete emission control system needed to be replaced. |
| 175000 mi US $750 |
Fuel Pump and injectors needed to be replaced |
2003 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 50000 mi | Catalytic converter replaced under extended emissions warranty. ECU reprogrammed to address premature cat wear. |
| 130820 mi C $1600 |
Fuel tank rusted through and leaking |
| 143000 mi US $2500 |
Catalytic converter was warranted until 2008. Defect to me appeared in 2012. I managed DIY repair until today. The car runs fine but emissions are above threshold. |
| 249000 mi US $380 |
Replace serpentine belt. Replace oil pan gasket |
| 251000 mi US $400 |
Catalytic converter failed with code P0420 |
| 153140 mi C $130 |
Engine vibrating and check engine check light blinking. Found cylinder #2 misfiring due to faulty ignition coil. New ignition coil installed correcting problem |
| 157260 mi C $100 |
While waiting in traffic engine temp was rising, found radiator fan fuse burnt. New fuse installed. |
| 193000 mi US $188 |
retune engine; identified that the CConverter is out, but did not repair. |
| 204000 mi | Catalytic converter never repaired. |
| 201000 mi US $260 |
Drive belt replacement |
| 132420 mi C $100 |
Oil pressure sender ruptured creating oil leak Part replaced, problem solved. |
| 98000 mi US $200 |
Oil change and Belt Tensioner was leaking and required repair. The repair added another 1.5 hours to the service. |
| 97000 mi US $5000 |
Piston problem with engine, requiring full rebuild or replacement. |
2003 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 98946 mi C $4500 |
Full engine swap due to a poorly trained mechanic at a seperate shop, forgot to put my oil drain plug back in, engine starved to death. Refused to accept responsibility. full engine swap due to a poorly trained mechanic at a seperate shop, forgot to put my oil drain plug back in, engine starved to death.. |
| 169960 mi C $265 |
Problem with ignition switch. Change it. Engine never stop when we turn off the key. Have to disconnect battery to stop engine. |
| 158100 mi C $542 |
Change the fuel tank intake pipe, air leak causes computer problem. |
| 173700 mi C $194 |
Rebuilt an exhaust bracket |
| 174220 mi C $73 |
change oil pressure sending unit located above the oil filter Was leaking I paid for |
| 620 mi | oxygen sensor - sulfur smell |
| 136000 mi US $70 |
Air in coolant system that needed to be removed. |
| 146000 mi US $25 |
Radiator seems to have a leak as the radiator coolant tank was consistently empty and the radiator hose didn't seem to have any flow, even after extensive engine use. Radiator was sealed using liquid sealing product and refilled with coolant |
| 113000 mi US $45 |
leaking oil at timing chain tensioner-replaced timing chain tensioner |
2003 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
123-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 195000 mi US $649 |
Radiator replaced Fuel rail replaced due to fuel leak at throttle body. |
| 60000 mi US $850 |
Engine light came on. Replaced O2 sensor, cleaned out fuel system. Toyota O2 sensors are a bit pricey! |
| 98000 mi US $230 |
Pipe welded |
2003 Toyota Matrix 4-door
4-cylinder automatic AWD
| 78000 mi | check engine light. probably faulty sensor. will need to check again |
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