

4-cylinder automatic 2WD
Toyota Matrix in Nova Scotia, Canada Feb 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
Nov 2016 49600 mi C $400 |
Leaking strut was replaced. May have been accident damage. |
132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Sep 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
Dec 2021 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 |
132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
Toyota Matrix in Quebec, Canada - Jun 2012 | |||
Jun 2012 310 mi |
Inside rearview mirror was vibrating more and more when driving normally. Up to the point it was too much as if I had a 200watts subwoofer in the car. Dealer simply tightened the small screw holding the mirror unit to the windshield. |
132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Jun 2017 - Apr 2024 | |||
May 2018 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. Sunroof is rusting very badly, bits of rust fall inside when opening it. Outer metal edge of the glass is heavily corroded. Seems to be mentioned frequently in forums as well as a problem with the Vibe/Matrix 2nd Gen. | ||
Aug 2018 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. | ||
Aug 2019 132060 mi C $450 |
Sunroof is rusting so badly that metal is falling into car when sunroof is opened. Sunroof panel with glass replaced. | ||
Jun 2021 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. | ||
Jul 2023 158100 mi |
Rattling metallic noise from bottom of the car. Found the heat shield near the catalytic converter is only attached in one area, other connections have disintegrated. Cut heat shield off. |
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Toyota Matrix in Alberta, Canada May 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jul 2017 67580 mi C $15 |
Replaced corroded battery terminals | ||
Aug 2021 111600 mi C $900 |
Driver front wheel bearing replacement for noise and vibration |
Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Aug 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
Nov 2016 41300 mi C $316 |
The water pump was "weeping" and it was replaced. |
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
Toyota Matrix in New Jersey, United States Oct 2016 - Nov 2016 | |||
Nov 2016 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. |
132-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada May 2011 - Mar 2014 | |||
Apr 2012 34580 mi C $470 |
Dip stick tube collapsed |
132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
Toyota Matrix in Quebec, Canada Feb 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
Apr 2013 59300 mi |
Hatch lock broken, was taken care of by the dealership on the Quebec used vehicle basic warranty(3 months/1700 km. Seems like a common problem on the Matrix as my friend's has the same problem. Fortunately he has door unlock on his key) | ||
Jun 2013 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 |
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Jun 2010 - Jan 2020 | |||
Dec 2010 17360 mi C $40 |
Display for radio not working intermittently. Dealer has ordered new radio(covered under warranty) but has not contacted me about it yet. | ||
Sep 2011 26040 mi |
Plastic door moulding on the inside door pillar came loose. Had to be put back in-not a big deal, but really shouldn't be that easy to come off. Seemed very cheaply manufactured | ||
Jun 2014 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. | ||
Jul 2017 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. |
Toyota Matrix in Alberta, Canada May 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
May 2010 14260 mi C $25 |
Radio problem. |
Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Jan 2012 - Aug 2021 | |||
Jul 2012 69440 mi |
tires noisier after rotation | ||
Sep 2015 104160 mi |
Low air pressure in tires light on. Tire pressure balanced, wait for light to cancel. Caused by sudden temperature drop. | ||
Nov 2016 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. | ||
Feb 2018 133300 mi C $590 |
ABS light on continually. Replaced right Rear Hub, bearing, and ABS wiring |
Toyota Matrix in Ohio, United States Aug 2015 - Apr 2016 | |||
Apr 2016 101000 mi |
Oil consumption test |
Toyota Matrix in Maryland, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
Dec 2009 23000 mi US $120 |
replace battery |
Toyota Matrix in Quebec, Canada Apr 2012 - Apr 2013 | |||
Feb 2012 31264 mi C $516 |
Metallic noise was coming from a rear break. Changed both rear break disks and 1 rear break disk pad. |
Toyota Matrix in California, United States Oct 2012 - Jun 2016 | |||
Jan 2013 63300 mi US $1200 |
Replace worn struts replace struts | ||
Jan 2014 44000 mi US $168 |
fuel injector service |
Toyota Matrix in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Nov 2010 24000 mi |
Large amount of water noticed on front passenger floor soaking carpeting & floor mat. AC hose had detatched. Dealer replaced plastic piece with metal piece. Dealer also replaced rug in entire car. Did give me a loaner to use all 5 days. |
Toyota Matrix in Nova Scotia, Canada Jul 2008 - Sep 2011 | |||
Aug 2008 2480 mi |
Rattle in front end of car. The driver front strut was bad as it was leaking and had to be replaced. |
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
Toyota Matrix in Nova Scotia, Canada Jun 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
Sep 2011 39680 mi |
TPMS failure light. Replaced faulty sensor | ||
Apr 2013 50620 mi C $20 |
heat sheilds | ||
Jun 2016 68200 mi C $1150 |
Transmission replaced as a result of issue with car slipping out of fifth gear. | ||
Mar 2018 99200 mi C $100 |
Replaced piece of rusted exhaust pipe |
Toyota Matrix in Illinois, United States Jun 2011 - Jul 2012 | |||
Nov 2011 83000 mi US $20 |
Heat shield was loose and rattling, has occurred before, was re-tightened. |
Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Jun 2017 - Jun 2021 | |||
Jan 2019 117180 mi C $1800 |
Caliper replacements and parking break fix. Alternator also. |
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
Toyota Matrix in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
Aug 2009 13020 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. My stereo was malfunctioning so they replaced it on warrenty and the new stereo is also malfunctioning. I haven't bothered to take it in yet as I'm sick of bringing my car in. I will go in in the near future though. Stereo was replaced under warranty. New stereo is also acting up and may need to be replaced as well. |
Toyota Matrix in New York, United States Jan 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
Oct 2021 40000 mi US $600 |
Front struts leaking, would not pass NY State annual inspection. Also replaced anti-roll bar links at the same time. |
Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Jan 2009 - Mar 2018 | |||
Apr 2014 56700 mi C $700 |
Right rear bearing and housing | ||
Mar 2015 68820 mi C $550 |
Front right wheel bearings and hub replaced | ||
Jun 2017 93000 mi C $600 |
Universal, drive shaft and hangers |
Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Nov 2008 - Sep 2017 | |||
Mar 2009 5704 mi |
Dealer replaced aftermarket dealer-installed rear license plate cover. Was a flexible clear plastic cover with dealer logo screened on. Made loud slapping noises in cross-winds from either rear quarter of car. When replaced with stiff cover, no more noise | ||
Jun 2011 76260 mi C $784 |
Driver's rear wheel bearing noisy, first noticed at about 122,000 km. Car is AWD. Sounded like tire noise, escalated in volume rapidly in 5 days before repair. Bearing and hub replaced; price competitive with non-dealer shop quote. | ||
Jan 2013 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. | ||
Sep 2013 120900 mi C $95 |
The supplemental restraint system (SRS) or airbag light came on. Diag costs so far $95. The dealer quoted further diag costs in spring coil in the steering wheel or central SRS computer at almost $900 w/o guarantee of fixing the problem. | ||
Jan 2014 122240 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+. | ||
Feb 2015 129580 mi |
This was to replace the spiral cable in the steering wheel airbag under the huge recall for this issue. The dealer and I have had "discussions" about who should pay for this for at least 14 months. | ||
Mar 2015 129580 mi |
SRS Warning Light ON - Spiral cable in steering wheel center airbag was replaced under recall - SRS Light went out - dealer refused to pay for earlier diagnostic work to determine cable might be problem. | ||
Sep 2015 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. | ||
Nov 2015 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. | ||
Dec 2015 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. | ||
Dec 2016 143840 mi C $750 |
Replaced one wheel bearing due to noise, one other also faulty and will be done in new year | ||
Jan 2017 126340 mi C $1200 |
Pistons replaced under an Extended Warranty Program. Seals on rear diff replaced at my cost, also one wheel bearing (makes 3 I have changed so far) |
132-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
Toyota Matrix in Tennessee, United States Jul 2017 - Jul 2017 | |||
Jul 2017 135000 mi US $2000 |
Total Transmission Failure |
Toyota Matrix in North Carolina, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Jul 2010 24000 mi |
B pillar molding on driver side will not stay in place |
Toyota Matrix in Colorado, United States Apr 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
Oct 2015 73000 mi US $300 |
Water pump replacement |
132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
Toyota Matrix in Nevada, United States Sep 2011 - Sep 2015 | |||
Feb 2013 50200 mi |
Power locks on driver's side inoperable | ||
May 2013 54000 mi |
Front passenger side power locks inoperable |
Toyota Matrix in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 2013 41000 mi US $100 |
Water pump and coolant | ||
Nov 2017 74000 mi US $80 |
Car set a code P0607 and a week later with P0138. The downstream O2 sensor was found to be defective. |
Toyota Matrix in Texas, United States May 2011 - Jul 2012 | |||
May 2012 68400 mi US $300 |
leaky windshield water tank |
Toyota Matrix in California, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
Apr 2017 71558 mi US $272 |
Timing chain tensioner showing leak around seal/gasket likely due to age of parts - seal/gasket was replaced Battery failed load test - battery replaced |
Toyota Matrix in Georgia, United States Jul 2012 - Jun 2015 | |||
Aug 2012 44700 mi US $356 |
Replaced water pump and belts |
Toyota Matrix in Florida, United States Apr 2014 - Jul 2015 | |||
Aug 2014 36000 mi US $1098 |
Vehicle was making noise upon acceleration. Took it to dealer and water pump needed replacing. Vehicle was making noise upon acceleration. Took it to dealer and water pump needed replacing.also humming noise coming from wheel. | ||
May 2015 44500 mi US $395 |
Told by dealer drivebelt needed replacing after hearing noise at cold start. Drive belt was replaced but noise continues |
Toyota Matrix in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2010 - Sep 2017 | |||
Sep 2014 97340 mi C $850 |
Brake calipers seized. Replace calipers, rotors and pads. |
Toyota Matrix in Florida, United States Jun 2009 - Nov 2011 | |||
Jan 2009 1223 mi |
Left front interior B pillar (inside trim) popped out.......... |
Toyota Matrix in Florida, United States Mar 2009 - Dec 2017 | |||
Apr 2009 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. | ||
May 2009 11000 mi |
Hubcab broke and fell off on its own accord. | ||
Jan 2011 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. | ||
May 2013 42500 mi US $100 |
Aux port stopped working. Part was replaced and now it works fine. | ||
Jun 2016 53000 mi US $1200 |
Electric power steering computer failed. Toyota would not cover it under a related TSB for power steering feel. The computer it self is behind the dash so I cost 8 hours of shop labor plus the part to fix it. |
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Jun 2012 - Jul 2018 | |||
Dec 2016 90520 mi C $250 |
Clamp holding heat shield broke. Heat shield was resting on the exhaust system. New clamp installed. | ||
May 2018 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. OEM front driver shock worn. Replaced both front stocks. |
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Jan 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
Sep 2012 60140 mi |
the water pump was leaking and had to be replaced (covered by warranty) | ||
Oct 2012 60760 mi |
Check engine light went on. The intake gasket needed to be replaced. (Covered under warranty). | ||
Feb 2014 81840 mi C $80 |
replaced leaking O ring connected to the timing chain tensioner | ||
Sep 2015 110980 mi C $165 |
replaced timing chain tensioner O-ring | ||
Sep 2016 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. | ||
Dec 2016 133300 mi C $125 |
Check engine light came on and the engine began running rough. The intake manifold gasket needed to be replaced. | ||
Sep 2017 145700 mi C $164 |
oil leak - replaced chain tensioner o-ring | ||
Jan 2021 167400 mi C $1700 |
replaced both struts and stabilizer link. Also replaced a gas tank strap and had an exhaust link near the resonater welded. | ||
Jul 2021 170500 mi C $1000 |
Caliper seized. Replaced both front calipers, pads, and rotors. |
Toyota Matrix in Washington, United States Jul 2011 - Jan 2013 | |||
Aug 2011 55000 mi US $100 |
new belt tensioner-the one NOT covered by p-train warranty. I complained so they covered the parts. |
Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada May 2011 - Dec 2013 | |||
Dec 2013 82460 mi C $200 |
replaced water pump |
Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Oct 2013 - Feb 2016 | |||
Dec 2013 74181 mi C $270 |
Check engine light was on. Took to dealer and intake manifold gasket replaced. | ||
Jul 2014 81840 mi C $23 |
Gas tank cover bolt rusted and fell out. Loud rattling when car running. Replaced with random bolt from Canadian Tire. | ||
Jan 2015 77281 mi C $975 |
Timing chain cover and water pump replaced. |
Toyota Matrix in Ohio, United States Oct 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
Feb 2014 81000 mi |
Replaced Low Beam Headlight Bulb | ||
Jun 2014 87000 mi |
Clunk when rolling power window up and down. Window regulator was found bent and was replaced, then door check strap was also replaced because it was bent and interfering with the window. | ||
Sep 2014 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. Dealer doing other work reported that on test drive after other work alternator bearing started making noise. They were concerned the alternator would fail so they kept the vehicle until it could be replaced. | ||
Nov 2014 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. |
Engine not specified
Toyota Matrix in Ohio, United States May 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Jun 2010 26000 mi |
Pulley and belt replaced on engine |
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
Toyota Matrix in Quebec, Canada Jan 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
Sep 2013 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 |
Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Dec 2009 - Sep 2011 | |||
Feb 2010 33480 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. | ||
Jun 2011 50220 mi |
Recurring loud road noise. Front bearing repaired some time ago but still happens - usually when slowing from hwy speeds. Occasional extreme vibration in steering wheel at speeds over 80k. Mechanic could not replicate. | ||
Sep 2011 55180 mi C $400 |
Seized calipers. Water pump leak; and also new wipers and timing belt. Chip and belt were covered by warranty. |
Toyota Matrix in New Brunswick, Canada Feb 2010 - Jan 2015 | |||
May 2011 35960 mi |
Clutch started squeaking to a point where it became annoying. Common with Matrixes. Brought it to the shop and they greased the bearing with synthetic grease w/ teflon (very expensive). The squeaking came back a week later. | ||
Nov 2011 42780 mi |
The squeaking clutch issue has been going on and off ever since the first "repair". I brought it to another shop and the mechanic/owner lubed up the push rod which was squeaking on the release fork. | ||
Apr 2014 64580 mi C $594 |
Both front wheel bearings were replaced with Car Quest parts including 3 year warranty on parts. |
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
Toyota Matrix in Alberta, Canada Sep 2011 - Apr 2016 | |||
Dec 2012 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. | ||
Dec 2014 133920 mi C $867 |
both front struts and shocks needed to be replaced. | ||
Mar 2015 136400 mi C $500 |
Water pump leaking. informed by dealer it needed replacing as result could be catastrophic to engine. Had water pump replaced. |
Toyota Matrix in Texas, United States May 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
Jun 2009 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 |
Toyota Matrix in Maryland, United States Jun 2016 - May 2017 | |||
Nov 2016 146600 mi US $120 |
Rear windshield washer motor died, replaced motor | ||
May 2017 149000 mi |
Transmission would stop switching out of first gear after about 15-20 minutes of drive time. |
Toyota Matrix in Missouri, United States Jul 2013 - Jan 2022 | |||
Sep 2016 37000 mi US $5 |
Rocker panel was coming loose at the end. I bought clips from the dealer and re-attached it myself. | ||
Jul 2017 40290 mi US $120 |
Replaced 10 year old battery | ||
Jun 2018 46237 mi US $18 |
Slow leak in tire turned out to be a nail. It was removed and the hole patched. | ||
Aug 2021 54397 mi US $219 |
Replaced front brakes |
Toyota Matrix in Virginia, United States Mar 2009 - Dec 2014 | |||
May 2009 55000 mi |
Computer defective Dealer replaced with new one. No cost to owner. |
Toyota Matrix in New York, United States Sep 2016 - Jan 2018 | |||
Jul 2017 101000 mi |
Rear exhaust heat shield mounts rusted through, wide washers added at mounting points to prevent shield from falling. Negative terminal connector failed catastrophically. Removed terminal connector remnants and upgraded with higher quality replacement part. The corrosion wouldn't have been an issue if Toyota's stock cables used more robust clamps, but because they are very thin and can't be tightened as well as a more robust option the stock cables promote corrosion as much as they fail because of it. I had cleaned it up at each oil change or other under hood operation, probably close to every 60 days. |
Toyota Matrix in New Hampshire, United States Mar 2009 - Apr 2021 | |||
Oct 2013 84500 mi US $800 |
timing belt, tune up | ||
May 2015 100400 mi US $350 |
replaced rear drums, pads and fixed frozen front caliper | ||
Jul 2015 102300 mi US $45 |
exhaust shield near gas tank broken hanger |
Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Feb 2018 - Apr 2018 | |||
Apr 2018 158720 mi C $47 |
The roof leaks when it rains. I start to drive and water pours in from the top left and top right where the roof rails end. Had to seal the rail tracks with caulking type silicone. |
Toyota Matrix in New Brunswick, Canada Mar 2007 - Oct 2009 | |||
Aug 2007 186 mi |
the hood front end was touching left headlamp. regulated by myself using rubber bosses that support the hood. took to the dealer to verify that it's the only thing that could be done. they confirmed. apparently, manufacturing tolerances are quite big. | ||
Oct 2007 682 mi |
rattling noice in cabin. comes from glovebox. dealer told that nothing could be done. just keep driving with it. annoying. | ||
Jul 2008 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. |
Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Apr 2009 - Aug 2013 | |||
Sep 2010 40300 mi C $500 |
failure of driver side macpherson strut - shock leak | ||
Aug 2011 49360 mi |
Drain hose detached from AC causing water to leak into interior on passenger side carpeting | ||
Jan 2012 44980 mi C $200 |
Required to replace timing chain tensioner due to gasket leak |
Toyota Matrix in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
Mar 2018 256471 mi US $200 |
Alternator dies |
Toyota Matrix in California, United States May 2012 - Jun 2012 | |||
Jun 2012 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. |
Toyota Matrix in California, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2014 | |||
Nov 2012 167700 mi US $460 |
Worn front wheel bearings replaced. | ||
May 2013 180000 mi US $60 |
Engine light turned on at 180K. Diagnosed with code P0741. Faulty Torque converter circuit. Since the trans wasn't slipping, mechanic advised not too worry about it. | ||
Jan 2014 168000 mi |
Water pump broke and coolant leaked which caused the engine to overheat. Result was a damaged engine head. Diagnosed with code P0741 which was a faulty TCC solenoid. |
Toyota Matrix in Georgia, United States Jan 2017 - Jan 2018 | |||
Aug 2017 109000 mi US $26 |
Oil leaking from fuel system |
Toyota Matrix in Quebec, Canada Aug 2010 - Jul 2019 | |||
Dec 2010 34100 mi |
Rear hatch seal was leaking so they replaced it. | ||
Mar 2015 91140 mi C $2000 |
Lost all oil. Gaskets and seals replaced | ||
Sep 2015 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. | ||
Jul 2017 123380 mi C $20 |
Heat shield over muffler was loose. The shop screwed it back in place | ||
Jun 2018 130820 mi C $500 |
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. Noise from right front wheel when taking my foot off the gas and coasting. Axel passenger side |
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
Toyota Matrix in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2008 - Dec 2011 | |||
Apr 2010 62700 mi US $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 2010 74000 mi US $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 2010 79000 mi US $100 |
Continued wear on tires. Attempting non-spec alignment settings just to see if anything can fix the tire wear. | ||
Mar 2011 83000 mi US $100 |
gasket failed on transmission. leaking fluid. | ||
Sep 2011 94000 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 2011 94000 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 Massachusetts, United States Aug 2008 - Jun 2013 | |||
Mar 2012 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. |
Toyota Matrix in Manitoba, Canada Oct 2017 - Sep 2020 | |||
Jun 2017 124000 mi C $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 Feb 2010 - Aug 2014 | |||
Oct 2010 71300 mi |
Changed driver side front wheel bearing. It was producing loud noise. Changed driver side front wheel bearing. It was producing loud noise | ||
Apr 2011 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. | ||
Sep 2011 87420 mi C $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 2011 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. | ||
Aug 2014 148800 mi C $450 |
Front end links, anti-roll bar |
Toyota Matrix in North Dakota, United States Jun 2011 - Mar 2018 | |||
Apr 2013 82300 mi US $200 |
Replaced front driver side wheel well liner | ||
Jan 2014 81800 mi US $125 |
Replaced intake manifold gasket. | ||
Apr 2015 88300 mi US $50 |
Door pillar cover came loose | ||
Jun 2015 90000 mi US $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 Ontario, Canada Jul 2011 - Oct 2018 | |||
Mar 2013 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. | ||
Mar 2017 134415 mi C $894 |
Drive belts Replaced leaking water pump Exhaust leak Replaced leaking oil pressure switch | ||
Jul 2017 138880 mi C $1200 |
replaced leaking power steering lines | ||
Sep 2017 140813 mi C $625 |
front left wheel bearing replaced, 4 wheel alignment | ||
Mar 2018 146320 mi C $270 |
Replaced stabilizer, rhs | ||
Oct 2018 151280 mi C $170 |
Exhaust pipe rusted; fixed by the shop by manufacturing a coupling |
Toyota Matrix in Manitoba, Canada Aug 2011 - Jul 2015 | |||
Oct 2013 60340 mi C $850 |
Exhaust |
Toyota Matrix in Michigan, United States Dec 2007 - Oct 2015 | |||
Mar 2007 15000 mi |
New tires as original ones wore out. dealership covered it under warranty | ||
Jul 2014 142300 mi US $2300 |
transmission rebuilt due to output bearing failing and jamming up the transmission. all warn components (bearings and gears) replaced. | ||
Nov 2014 149000 mi US $300 |
wheel bearing replaced due to wearing out. |
Toyota Matrix in Manitoba, Canada Feb 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
Aug 2014 123380 mi C $300 |
Car was blowing smoke. Determined that new valve seals were needed. Repaired problem. | ||
Apr 2015 127500 mi C $700 |
Clutch was slipping, needed new clutch plate. Neighbour mechanic fixed it for us for cheap. | ||
Jan 2016 135160 mi C $140 |
Passenger CV boot leaking. Replaced | ||
Feb 2017 145080 mi C $290 |
Starter skipping. Replaced. | ||
Oct 2017 152306 mi C $300 |
Rear brakes replaced |
Toyota Matrix in Kentucky, United States Sep 2014 - Dec 2015 | |||
Feb 2015 113000 mi US $750 |
Clutch work |
Toyota Matrix in Saskatchewan, Canada Jun 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
Oct 2021 145700 mi C $2000 |
replaced transmission and clutch. |
Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Oct 2009 - Jun 2017 | |||
Mar 2009 34720 mi C $400 |
Oxigen sensor replacemet | ||
Feb 2012 55800 mi C $200 |
Replaced intake manifold gasket |
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
Toyota Matrix in California, United States Jun 2012 - Nov 2012 | |||
Jul 2012 104000 mi US $600 |
A slowly developing oil leak from the timing chain compartment. |
Toyota Matrix in Quebec, Canada May 2014 - Nov 2014 | |||
Nov 2014 194680 mi C $700 |
battery, terminal and alternator window washer pump |
Toyota Matrix in Kansas, United States Mar 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
Mar 2009 21000 mi |
Warranty replacement of the ECU. |
Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Dec 2008 - Apr 2016 | |||
Dec 2010 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. | ||
Apr 2016 165540 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 2008 47000 mi |
Alarm went off at any time. Replaced with new alarm. | ||
Jun 2009 50000 mi US $50 |
The rear hatch hydraulics stopped holding the hatch up | ||
Dec 2009 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. |
Toyota Matrix in Manitoba, Canada Apr 2007 - Aug 2011 | |||
Jun 2010 44640 mi |
Repaired leaking high pressure oil line. |
Toyota Matrix in California, United States Apr 2008 - Aug 2014 | |||
Mar 2009 117130 mi US $9 |
Driver's side headlamp burned out. Replaced burned-out driver's side headlight bulb myself. | ||
Jul 2009 124000 mi US $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 2010 136000 mi US $10 |
Passenger-side headlamp burned out. I replaced it with OEM part. | ||
Feb 2010 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. | ||
May 2010 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, | ||
Jul 2010 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 | ||
Mar 2011 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 | ||
Dec 2011 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. | ||
Feb 2014 265000 mi US $2000 |
replaced broken motor mount, as well as new tires, battery, brakes, trans & radiator fluids. | ||
May 2014 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. |
Toyota Matrix in Massachusetts, United States May 2007 - Dec 2009 | |||
Jun 2007 36000 mi US $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 Ontario, Canada - Jan 2007 | |||
Jan 2007 36580 mi |
ECM failed - known issue to Toyota - 6 weeks backorder for new chip. Failed under warranty |
Toyota Matrix in New Brunswick, Canada Feb 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
Sep 2021 142600 mi C $320 |
Replaced front struts. |
Toyota Matrix in California, United States May 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jan 2017 138000 mi US $120 |
Replace front brake pads and rotors Shock leaking fluid; replaced front shock absorbers Front + Rear engine mounts worn out; they were replaced | ||
Jul 2019 161000 mi US $80 |
Replaced starter |
118-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
Toyota Matrix in Minnesota, United States Sep 2013 - Feb 2015 | |||
Oct 2013 80700 mi |
Clock inop | ||
Jun 2014 91000 mi US $100 |
Serpentine belt needed replacement | ||
Sep 2014 94000 mi US $140 |
Water from car wash leaked into cabin air filter. Filter saturated with water restricting air flow. Filter removed and dried. | ||
Nov 2014 97000 mi US $700 |
Left rear wheel bearing replaces |
Toyota Matrix in Massachusetts, United States May 2009 - Sep 2015 | |||
Sep 2015 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. |
Toyota Matrix in Washington, United States Nov 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jan 2014 101200 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 2014 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. | ||
Mar 2017 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. | ||
May 2018 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. |
Toyota Matrix in Alberta, Canada May 2007 - Feb 2021 | |||
Jul 2007 13392 mi C $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 2008 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. 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 2008 22940 mi |
Annoying ticking noise from radio housing on dashboard | ||
Oct 2008 27280 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 2011 49600 mi C $300 |
right rear differential seal was leaking. Seal replaced, leak stopped. | ||
Aug 2013 67460 mi C $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 2017 78740 mi C $120 |
Replaced serpentine belt, was showing many small cracks on underside |
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Dec 2013 - Aug 2016 | |||
Jan 2015 C $230 |
Crack in "seal" led to oil beginning to leak inside engine | ||
Aug 2016 139500 mi C $208 |
New serpentine/alternator belt needed, rear brakes required cleaning and pedal was re-set. |
Engine not specified
Toyota Matrix in Texas, United States Feb 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
May 2009 128000 mi US $125 |
throttle body cleaned and new plugs. |
Toyota Matrix in Georgia, United States Jul 2015 - Sep 2015 | |||
Aug 2015 178000 mi US $350 |
Drive belt cracked. Was replaced. Catalytic converter Clutch going out (manual transmission) Leaking oil |
Toyota Matrix in Florida, United States Sep 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
Jun 2014 122000 mi |
It still needed an emissions canister. |
170-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
Toyota Matrix in California, United States Apr 2015 - Apr 2015 | |||
Apr 2015 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. |
Toyota Matrix in Arizona, United States Nov 2015 - Sep 2016 | |||
Jan 2016 US $35 |
Front passenger motor mount was bad. Caused bad vibrations and some jolting. | ||
Aug 2016 162000 mi US $550 |
AC compressor clutch failed. Looks like rubber material squeezed out of the clutch and seized. Had to order and install new compressor. |
Toyota Matrix in Virginia, United States May 2008 - Nov 2014 | |||
Jun 2009 50000 mi US $68 |
Belt Tensioner Replaced under warranty Water pump leaking -- replaced under warranty power steering pump leaking - repaired under warranty | ||
Dec 2011 74000 mi US $380 |
Ball joint replaced | ||
May 2012 76300 mi US $12 |
Rt Front low beam headlight replaced; required removing & reinstalling battery | ||
Oct 2012 77200 mi US $2600 |
Replace clutch and flywheel Replace belt tensioner and belt Replace water pump | ||
Jun 2014 86000 mi US $96 |
Rear Left Brake backing shield was rubbing -- shop adjusted it and noise is gone. |
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
Toyota Matrix in California, United States May 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
Jun 2007 23000 mi |
(1) Check Engine Light came on. I could not clear CEL by removing EFI relay for five minutes. Toyota checked vehicle and replaced a cannister in the emission system, as being too low in pressure. Problem cured; repaired under warranty. One of the two remote key units lost "registration" with the car such that the one unit would not lock/unlock anything. Toyota reprogrammed or re-registered the unit under warranty. |
Toyota Matrix in California, United States May 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
Nov 2015 168000 mi US $30 |
Backup light switch | ||
Dec 2016 178000 mi US $25 |
Car running lean. Replaced intake manifold gasket | ||
Mar 2017 181000 mi US $300 |
Right caliper frozen. Squeaky belt. Replaced belt & tensioner | ||
May 2021 220590 mi US $100 |
Leaking radiator. Replace with after market part | ||
Dec 2021 217400 mi US $1600 |
Noise in manual transmission. Possibly bad bearings, shop replaced with a reconditioned unit. |
Toyota Matrix in Quebec, Canada Jul 2012 - Mar 2019 | |||
Mar 2012 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 | ||
Apr 2012 84632 mi C $150 |
Windshield wiper motor slowly died out, ordered generic from auction site, fitted right in, everything works fine now. | ||
Feb 2014 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. | ||
Apr 2014 109480 mi C $110 |
wiper Motor & linkage seized, replaced with salvaged recon parts. | ||
Oct 2014 111280 mi C $725 |
many small rust patches had to be corrected on the car's roof & tail gate. | ||
Sep 2015 124000 mi C $1109 |
Replaced Clutch Ass'y after lining wore out. New synthetic gear oil in transmission. Exhaust donut gasket (CEL P0401). | ||
Jun 2016 133300 mi |
Ac comp. would engage & shut off after few seconds. After checking if recharge was needed, problem was id'd as too much pressure in the system, some moisture got into the system so as temp rose so did the pressure. Purged, now working fine. | ||
Nov 2016 137800 mi C $450 |
Replaced Catalytic converter. | ||
Apr 2017 142600 mi C $60 |
replaced starter assembly Replaced both headlights as original ones were beyond polishable (already did twice). | ||
Jul 2017 144460 mi C $50 |
replaced dried A/C system O-rings then purged & recharged system. |
Toyota Matrix in Quebec, Canada Dec 2007 - Aug 2010 | |||
Feb 2007 32965 mi |
ECU malfunction = Change the ECU | ||
Nov 2008 56607 mi |
Water pump leak = replace water pump | ||
Dec 2008 57191 mi |
Replace left axle shaft | ||
Jan 2009 58212 mi |
Grinding noise in transmission when cold = replace clutch throwout bearing, every bearing in the transmission, both axle shaft seals and third gear synchro... did not solve problem |
Toyota Matrix in Illinois, United States Dec 2014 - Sep 2016 | |||
Apr 2015 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. |
Toyota Matrix in Alberta, Canada Sep 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
Feb 2012 99260 mi |
Suspension made a knocking noise, I was told the strut was sticking and will have to be replaced if it gets worse. |
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Jun 2010 - May 2018 | |||
Dec 2010 73160 mi C $400 |
Clock module broke. Had been living with the problem for 6 months, but wife was constantly complaining about it. | ||
Mar 2012 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 | ||
Jan 2014 87820 mi C $160 |
Battery died during an intense cold snap. I was still on the original 8+ year old battery, so this was expected. | ||
Nov 2014 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. | ||
Dec 2015 112840 mi C $400 |
the manifold gasked needed to be replaced. Check engine light had come on. | ||
Aug 2016 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. |
Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Dec 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
Mar 2014 148800 mi C $100 |
Wheel bearing.Front drivers side | ||
Sep 2014 158100 mi |
Both rear wheel bearing due to noise |
Toyota Matrix in Washington, United States Nov 2009 - Dec 2015 | |||
Aug 2014 143000 mi |
The A/C hose came off and the inside of the car on the passenger side got wet. |
Toyota Matrix in Nova Scotia, Canada Jun 2010 - Dec 2016 | |||
Jul 2010 73160 mi |
Harsh shifts with automatic tranmission and check engine light.Repaired under 8 year 130000km emissions warranty at no cost | ||
Jul 2012 102500 mi C $250 |
Wheel Bearing Replacement | ||
Dec 2016 142600 mi C $350 |
Rear o2 sesor |
Toyota Matrix in Montana, United States Sep 2012 - Sep 2012 | |||
Sep 2012 | Engine blew up on highway. #1 wrist pin failed, causing connecting rod to punch through the engine block. |
Toyota Matrix in Michigan, United States Oct 2012 - Mar 2016 | |||
May 2014 119900 mi US $140 |
Simple relay needed replaced. $20 part |
Toyota Matrix in California, United States Jun 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
Jul 2009 53000 mi US $400 |
Belt tensioner rattling, replaced. |
Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Sep 2004 - Jul 2018 | |||
Nov 2004 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. | ||
Apr 2014 44220 mi |
Driver side air bag warning light keeps coming on. Scanned for error code, but not repaired. Car is not part of the Toyota air bag recall they currently have. | ||
May 2014 44720 mi |
Driver side air bag warning light keeps coming on. Scanned for error code, but not repaired. Car is not part of the Toyota air bag recall they currently have. | ||
Jun 2014 45260 mi |
Driver side air bag warning light keeps coming on. Scanned for error code, but not repaired. Too expensive. Car is not part of the Toyota air bag recall they currently have. Still no TSB or Recall. | ||
Jul 2015 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) Driver's air bag light comes on. Received a quote of $350 to replace the air bag sensor located in the clock. They could not get a reading on the scanner and said this air bag was not covered by any of the air bag recalls. Update: There is no air bag sensor in the clock. Morons at dealership don't know anything. It is a clock spring in the steering wheel for the air bag. | ||
May 2018 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. |
Toyota Matrix in Illinois, United States Nov 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
Jan 2016 123000 mi US $287 |
New oxygen sensor New alternator drive belt |
Toyota Matrix in Texas, United States Feb 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
Mar 2008 62000 mi US $300 |
Right driver side window fell off the track and has been doing it alot. |
Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Mar 2011 - Mar 2016 | |||
Nov 2011 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 | ||
Nov 2012 52700 mi |
clock stopped working due to cold solder problem. resoldered | ||
Mar 2016 70680 mi C $75 |
Exhaust pipe leak due to corrosion. Leaky section was cut and a new section was welded in. |
Toyota Matrix in Quebec, Canada Jun 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
Mar 2012 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. | ||
Jul 2012 75400 mi C $100 |
Rear muffler seal was worn-out. | ||
Aug 2012 76200 mi C $300 |
Charcoal Canister Failure diagnosed |
Toyota Matrix in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2017 - Apr 2017 | |||
Mar 2017 80600 mi C $310 |
Serpentine/accessory belt replaced |
Toyota Matrix in Connecticut, United States Aug 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
Apr 2012 145700 mi US $1200 |
front bearings, struts and links |
Toyota Matrix in New Jersey, United States Dec 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
Jan 2009 87000 mi US $900 |
Computer was causing transmission to slip so it had to be replaced. |
Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Feb 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
Apr 2008 45260 mi C $74 |
Toyota Matrix in Texas, United States Jan 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
Feb 2016 155800 mi US $30 |
Starter replaced. Check engine light was on I replaced the gas cap bought from the dealer. | ||
Sep 2017 170000 mi US $400 |
Check engine light and sluggish acceleration. Replaced the catalytic converter. 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. | ||
Dec 2017 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. | ||
Sep 2020 180000 mi US $200 |
Replaced two mtor mounts. | ||
Apr 2021 198000 mi US $150 |
Radiator fan went out. |
Toyota Matrix in Colorado, United States Mar 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jun 2018 189000 mi US $678 |
Clock spring in passenger air bag. |
Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Jul 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
Mar 2011 87420 mi C $600 |
Oxygen sensor faulty |
Toyota Matrix in Ohio, United States - Apr 2006 | |||
Apr 2006 20 mi |
We took car to dealer to reset "low tire pressure" after a flat. The owner's manual was not useful in getting the sensor to reset. |
123-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
Toyota Matrix in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2008 - Jul 2015 | |||
Aug 2010 33060 mi C $250 |
Seals leaking on left side near center of the car. | ||
Feb 2013 41480 mi C $490 |
Replaced muffler and pipes. |
Toyota Matrix in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2015 - Feb 2021 | |||
Jun 2016 108000 mi US $1050 |
Right rear wheel bearing replaced. | ||
Jul 2018 130000 mi US $875 |
2- rear wheel bearing replaced. Right rear wheel bearing replaced in 2016 was not installed correctly and failed. |
Toyota Matrix in Florida, United States Mar 2015 - Jul 2016 | |||
May 2015 75900 mi US $785 |
REPLACED 2 FRONT TRANS AXLES THAT WERE LEAKING AND ONE IN REAR - PLUS REAR HOUSING SEAL |
Toyota Matrix in New York, United States Sep 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
Sep 2015 135000 mi |
Rear struts, both. | ||
Nov 2015 135600 mi |
Currently not driving the vehicle due to needing a passenger rear bearing. I've bought the part, intend to do the work myself. | ||
Oct 2016 137000 mi US $1000 |
We just had the bearing done on the Matrix this month at an independent shop that was willing to use the part I bought. Apparently Toyotas are known for the spindle seizing to the bearing and that needed to be replaced as well. | ||
Jun 2017 138000 mi US $100 |
Replaced seized piston. (Also replaced rotor and pads; cost of repair is only for piston repair.) |
Toyota Matrix in California, United States Nov 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
Dec 2014 120000 mi |
Vehicle lost power and stopped on a short hwy trip. Had to have it towed back to the repair shop. Verdict: Seized crankshaft, engine is toast. Cost to replace with another used engine = $4k. KBB on car is $6k, so I pass. |
Toyota Matrix in Maryland, United States Nov 2014 - Apr 2015 | |||
Apr 2015 220000 mi US $300 |
Left rear, ball bearing CV joint |
Toyota Matrix in Illinois, United States Feb 2007 - Dec 2012 | |||
Aug 2007 35975 mi |
purchase post-purchase complaint resolved as follows: - replaced left front strut under warranty - put on four new tires - performed alignment | ||
Jun 2009 56000 mi |
Right rear drive axle seal leaks slightly. Will replace at next oil change. | ||
Aug 2009 57000 mi US $104 |
Right rear drive axle seal leaks slightly. SRS (airbag system) warning light on -> passenger occupancy detector ECU faulty. Per TSB EL005-05, not covered by 5/60 powertrain warranty. Mail-ordered part 89952–35010 based on VIN lookup, to be installed by local dealer. Paid $104 diagnostic charge. 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. | ||
Sep 2009 57000 mi US $339 |
I provided mail-ordered part 89952–35010 based on VIN lookup. Actual part found in vehicle is 89952–33011. Dealer will order part and provide at cost ($214 plus tax). Replacement of passenger occupant detection ECU (part 89952–33011) did not fix the problem even after recalibration. My own review of repair manual indicates that error code B1660 points to different flowchart not involving occupant ECU; I told them. | ||
Oct 2009 59000 mi US $200 |
They kept the car for several weeks (free loaner provided) and ended up replacing the clock assembly, listed as one of the trouble spots in the correct repair flowchart. No addl. charge for this repair b/c they had already charged for the wrong one. Resurfaced rear brake drums and replaced brake shoes and wheel cylinders. Listed here because of the latter. | ||
Jul 2012 93000 mi US $164 |
Replaced transfer case extension housing oil seal and oil. Also front brake pads. Replaced transfer case extension housing oil seal. |
Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Dec 2014 - Dec 2021 | |||
Mar 2017 48980 mi C $250 |
Starter replacement due to malfunction caused by corroded through grounding cable. | ||
Oct 2021 112220 mi C $180 |
Catalytic convertor - rust holes in the outer body patched by welding. |
Toyota Matrix in Alberta, Canada Jan 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
Feb 2007 35340 mi |
New rear door seals | ||
Mar 2007 36580 mi |
New blower motor for fan |
Toyota Matrix in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2018 - Feb 2020 | |||
Mar 2019 81000 mi US $700 |
Replace 4 Uniroyal Tiger Paw (dry-rot 6yrs old) ... with Pirelli CINTURATO P7 ALL SEASON PLUS - P205/55R16 tires | ||
Jul 2019 83000 mi US $120 |
Synthetic Oil Change |
4-cylinder automatic AWD
Toyota Matrix in Nova Scotia, Canada Jun 2007 - May 2008 | |||
Sep 2007 20460 mi |
Check engine light on |
Engine not specified
Toyota Matrix in California, United States Jan 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
Feb 2008 31000 mi US $1200 |
Clutch went bad, it's poor design and many XRS owners have problems. |
Toyota Matrix in Texas, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
Dec 2008 125000 mi US $220 |
Failed Clutch...slipping |
173-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
Toyota Matrix in Ohio, United States Sep 2014 - Feb 2015 | |||
Feb 2015 158000 mi |
Vibration around 70mph under throttle. Inspected at dealer without cause. Tire balance didn't help. Drove until I feared mechanical failure. I'm convinced it was a CV joint or half shaft issue. |
Toyota Matrix in Wisconsin, United States - May 2009 | |||
May 2009 68000 mi US $1150 |
Replaced clutch which was starting to slip. Apparently this is a common problem with the XRS models, with many needing a clutch replacement before 50k miles |
Toyota Matrix in New Hampshire, United States Apr 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
Sep 2011 222000 mi US $300 |
Starter not always able to start the car. Starter motor replaced. |
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Mar 2011 - Aug 2014 | |||
Apr 2011 98890 mi C $850 |
Replaced clutch | ||
May 2011 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. | ||
Mar 2013 120900 mi C $325 |
Starter started to fail. When the motor stopped at certain spots in the coil it would fail to start. Generally it was a worn out starter. | ||
Jul 2014 141980 mi C $100 |
Drivers side support rattling. Needed to be shimmed and fastened. Middle brake cluster burned out, license plate light burned out. Crankcase seal leaking slightly. Needs replaced. | ||
Aug 2014 141980 mi |
Crankcase seal leaking slightly when last had the car. |
Toyota Matrix in Quebec, Canada Nov 2009 - Mar 2015 | |||
May 2010 122140 mi |
AC did not working for the first 7 days I needed it after winter. Call the dealer to get it repair. Then it started to work again. Dealer told me the magnetic clutch was rusty. They clean it | ||
Jun 2010 124000 mi C $850 |
Replace both front shock absorber | ||
Jun 2011 136400 mi C $1200 |
catalytic converter replacement | ||
Dec 2011 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. | ||
Feb 2014 176080 mi C $300 |
water pump replaced | ||
Dec 2014 182900 mi C $1200 |
Had to replace the clutch |
Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Nov 2007 - Jun 2010 | |||
Mar 2009 102920 mi C $103 |
"Check engine" light came on. Rust removed from top of gas filler pipe -computer reset - light has not come since. |
Toyota Matrix in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2015 | |||
Jun 2015 192000 mi US $800 |
sway bar broke, needed new brakes and tires |
Toyota Matrix in Wisconsin, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Jun 2011 106000 mi |
Manual transmission failure. The car could be driven,however,with a high degree of reluctance. |
Toyota Matrix in Wisconsin, United States Apr 2016 - Apr 2016 | |||
Apr 2016 103000 mi US $900 |
Clutch worn out and needed to be replaced. Transmission is likely soon to be next. |
Toyota Matrix in Quebec, Canada May 2012 - Sep 2012 | |||
Jul 2012 221100 mi C $2500 |
new engine needed, new clutch, new brakes and remove catalyser (now illegal for gas emissions but it saved me 500$) bearings and suspension making weird noises, discovered i had about 1 month of usage left. changed it right away so i wont have to tow it away | ||
Sep 2012 226300 mi C $450 |
3rd, 4th and 5th gear about to die, tranny rebuilt, found a great mechanic, he did it for cheap! |
Toyota Matrix in Ohio, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2017 | |||
Jan 2010 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. | ||
Jun 2010 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! | ||
Nov 2010 73300 mi US $400 |
Clutch squeaked upon depression and it didn't matter whether engine on or off. No slipping of clutch and repair simply included lubrication. No squeaking since then. | ||
Dec 2010 74000 mi US $578 |
Airbag light was on and according to the manual, it had to be addressed asap...so I took the car to usual repair shop and they replaced whatever. Apparently the problem also effected my horn. |
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
Toyota Matrix in Illinois, United States Mar 2010 - Apr 2010 | |||
Apr 2010 98000 mi |
Rear windshield wiper motor needed replacing when sold. |
Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Dec 2007 - Oct 2015 | |||
Jan 2011 81220 mi C $300 |
A bolt holding the tensioner for the belt that drives the power steering, etc, broke but didn't fall out because side wall close. Belt tension was then loose. Mechanic had to remove part of bolt broken and in the engine before replacing with a new bolt. | ||
Jun 2012 97340 mi C $300 |
The air conditioner compressor needed to be replaced. | ||
Jan 2013 75780 mi C $160 |
An O2 sensor on the engine needed to be replaced. | ||
Oct 2013 104140 mi C $80 |
Oil pressure sensor was leaking. Had to be replaced | ||
Oct 2014 111180 mi C $200 |
Replaced catalytic converter, and rusted part of muffler. |
Toyota Matrix in Florida, United States May 2007 - Apr 2009 | |||
Feb 2009 43000 mi US $125 |
Left front strut leaked. Replaced both front struts and had wheel alignment. CD player in factory radio failed to function properly. Replaced factory radio with new unit. |
Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada May 2007 - Aug 2009 | |||
May 2007 29760 mi |
Key would not come out of ignition. Only happened in the cold days of winter. Needed to replace complete gear shift system. Need to wait now for 2007 winter to see if it happens again. Warantee covered. | ||
Jun 2007 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. |
Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Mar 2012 - Jul 2013 | |||
Jun 2012 148800 mi C $1800 |
Both front wheel bearings. Bearings were making a grinding noise. both struts replaced | ||
Jul 2013 179180 mi C $55 |
Recharged AC using kit from Canadian Tire - Easy to do. |
Toyota Matrix in Texas, United States May 2007 - Jul 2017 | |||
Nov 2013 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. | ||
Dec 2013 194000 mi US $82 |
Continuation of problem reported in November. Still no fix. Going back to shop in January. | ||
Jan 2014 181300 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 | ||
Sep 2014 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. | ||
Apr 2015 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 $. | ||
May 2015 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. | ||
Jul 2015 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. ???? | ||
Aug 2015 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.... | ||
Dec 2015 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. | ||
May 2016 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. | ||
Jun 2016 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. | ||
Apr 2017 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. | ||
Jul 2017 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. |
Toyota Matrix in Maryland, United States May 2007 - Aug 2012 | |||
Sep 2010 129000 mi US $55 |
The piece that holds the buttons that control automatic window controls needed to be secured. |
123-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada May 2007 - Jun 2018 | |||
Mar 2009 48360 mi C $100 |
Loose heat shield over exhaust pipe/rear axle | ||
Aug 2010 57040 mi |
check engine light on - no cause found | ||
Mar 2014 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. | ||
Jul 2015 93920 mi C $150 |
rusty pinhole in exhaust pipe between engine & muffler - small part of pipe replaced. | ||
Nov 2017 109120 mi C $150 |
broken exhaust pipe between resonator and muffler | ||
Feb 2018 111600 mi C $250 |
replaced rear driver side wheel hub and bearing assembly - noise and vibration coming from worn wheel bearing. | ||
Apr 2018 114080 mi C $150 |
replaced rusted front disc brake backing plates - old plates rusted away to nothing, issue discovered at previous shop visit. | ||
May 2018 115320 mi C $250 |
Replaced rusty rear hatch assembly with parts sourced from a scrap yard. |
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
Toyota Matrix in California, United States May 2007 - Mar 2010 |
Engine not specified
Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Dec 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
Jan 2011 111600 mi C $700 |
during "cold weather" the transmisson will not shift into overdrive it seems like you have to drive it for a certian number of blocks before it do's i've let the car warm up but it still has to drive that distance any idea why! |
180-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
Toyota Matrix in Florida, United States Oct 2012 - Mar 2016 | |||
Oct 2015 161500 mi US $460 |
Oil leak |
Toyota Matrix in Texas, United States May 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jan 2011 111000 mi US $220 |
replaced o2 sensors(2) & catalytic converter | ||
Mar 2012 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. | ||
Mar 2013 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. | ||
Apr 2015 160700 mi US $350 |
OE Starter Motor died. | ||
Feb 2017 190000 mi US $700 |
Lower control arm and sway bar bushings replaced. Also ball joints. |
Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Mar 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
Feb 2012 91640 mi C $1200 |
replace front struts |
Toyota Matrix in California, United States Nov 2013 - Dec 2023 | |||
Dec 2014 213000 mi US $70 |
Bought more clips for the rocker moldings and the spoiler on the rear bumper. (they are always falling off!) | ||
Jan 2017 US $80 |
Replaced the dash covering for the stereo. The previous one had become scratched and loose. | ||
Aug 2022 280000 mi US $400 |
New AC blower motor |
Toyota Matrix in New Jersey, United States Sep 2009 - Apr 2017 | |||
Jun 2012 78000 mi US $150 |
AC just quit. turns out to be a ceramic relay, part cost $85.00 found problem in fifteen minutes. Easy fix Nine yrs old noticed drips on garage floor. Replaced water pump. thermostat, and serpentine belt. | ||
Oct 2013 88300 mi US $650 |
Exhaust leak. Turn on fresh air, exhaust enters cabin. Knotso gud! |
Toyota Matrix in District of Columbia, United States Nov 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
Jan 2011 US $150 |
wasn't idling and was stalling, a/t sensor in throttle body | ||
Feb 2011 114300 mi US $150 |
clutch isn't right, broken motor mount, can't stop car to have either fixed |
Toyota Matrix in Ohio, United States Feb 2006 - May 2009 | |||
Jun 2006 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 |
Toyota Matrix in Saskatchewan, Canada Oct 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
Mar 2016 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. | ||
Aug 2017 139500 mi C $700 |
Driver's door power window motor replacement |
Toyota Matrix in California, United States Sep 2010 - Oct 2011 | |||
Jun 2011 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. |
Toyota Matrix in Washington, United States Jul 2015 - Jul 2015 | |||
Jul 2015 | Check engine light illuminated, faulty O2 sensor. Replaced O2 sensor, but problem returned within 9 months. |
Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Jun 2007 - Aug 2007 | |||
Feb 2007 29760 mi C $2500 |
transmission internal bearing failed. Transmission replaced under warranty. New clutch paid for. | ||
Jul 2007 32860 mi C $250 |
Clutch release bearing replaced under warranty. |
180-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
Toyota Matrix in Texas, United States Jun 2017 - Dec 2018 | |||
May 2018 165000 mi US $934 |
The front axles were starting to disintegrate. Both were replaced. |
Toyota Matrix in Wisconsin, United States Oct 2009 - Aug 2016 | |||
Nov 2009 99000 mi US $2100 |
Complete emission control system needed to be replaced. | ||
Mar 2015 175000 mi US $750 |
Fuel Pump and injectors needed to be replaced |
Toyota Matrix in Indiana, United States Jul 2011 - Feb 2018 | |||
Dec 2011 137000 mi US $60 |
Slow oil leak. Mechanic tightened screws around gasket that had shrunk a little bit; problem solved. | ||
Jan 2012 138000 mi US $80 |
Faulty gasket on engine cover replaced. | ||
Feb 2012 140000 mi |
Valve head oil leak | ||
Mar 2012 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. | ||
Feb 2013 152600 mi US $250 |
Battery died. | ||
Jul 2013 154200 mi US $900 |
Control arms and ball joints were replaced, to correct really, really loose steering. | ||
Feb 2014 157000 mi US $500 |
Pending failure of half shaft; replaced. Exhaust leak traced to worn-out gasket. Replaced gasket. | ||
Aug 2014 160000 mi US $150 |
Accessory belt replacement | ||
Sep 2014 161000 mi US $400 |
Starter failed. Replaced it. | ||
Apr 2017 182000 mi US $750 |
Rebuilt rear brakes, including new hydraulics | ||
Sep 2017 185000 mi |
Ball joints failing CEL; code pointed to catalytic converter. Turned off CEL and it did not reoccur. |
Toyota Matrix in Virginia, United States Apr 2016 - Nov 2016 | |||
Apr 2016 104000 mi US $380 |
Solenoid went bad |
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Nov 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
Dec 2014 85560 mi C $3200 |
Engine seized at 130,000km due to lack of oil. Caused engine rod to brake. |
Toyota Matrix in New York, United States Mar 2005 - Oct 2010 | |||
Aug 2005 50000 mi |
Catalytic converter replaced under extended emissions warranty. ECU reprogrammed to address premature cat wear. |
Toyota Matrix in Texas, United States Sep 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
Oct 2008 142000 mi US $4000 |
After having 3 shops (including dealer) fail to diagnose the problem, my transmission failed. This vehicle has been my worst experience with Toyota - including service and reliability. |
Toyota Matrix in Wisconsin, United States Feb 2003 - Jun 2010 | |||
Aug 2003 31282 mi |
Trim paint around radio and drivers door power window switch peeling. Both trim panels replaced for free under warranty. | ||
Oct 2003 38547 mi |
Car had developed a rumble from engine compartment while accelerating. Five bearings in the manual transmission where replaced for free under warranty. | ||
Jul 2006 106500 mi |
One of the lights in the radio display failed such that about 1/3 of the display is dark and hard to read. A replacement factory radio was around $300 but as the old still one works otherwise I decided to live with the dim display. | ||
Jun 2010 139000 mi US $1500 |
Bearings in the transmission failed. This is the exact same failure that happened at ~38,000 miles. Toyota covered the first repair, they were of no help this time round. Very unimpressed. |
Toyota Matrix in New York, United States May 2010 - Aug 2011 | |||
Sep 2010 96000 mi US $3100 |
Transmission bearings replaced New clutch |
Toyota Matrix in Washington, United States Aug 2010 - Apr 2017 | |||
Sep 2010 112000 mi US $600 |
Windshield fluid motor had broken, had to be replaced. Belts replaced. Fluids. | ||
Nov 2010 114500 mi US $130 |
Right front low beam light and the "pigtail" of wiring, which had shorted and left minor burn marks at a wiring connection a few inches behind the lamp. | ||
Oct 2011 128000 mi US $250 |
Bearings on front left wheel were very bad, and made much noise. Replaced the front right wheel bearings, too. | ||
Nov 2012 143700 mi US $90 |
Car horn stopped working | ||
Jan 2013 146000 mi US $2950 |
Internal gears in transmission were damaged, so that it was much harder to shift, and there were metal shavings in the transmission fluid. Also, the clutch plate had to replaced again, only 7 months after having been replaced (at 140,000) | ||
Mar 2016 193000 mi US $188 |
retune engine; identified that the CConverter is out, but did not repair. | ||
Mar 2017 204000 mi |
Replace starter | ||
Apr 2017 204000 mi |
Catalytic converter never repaired. |
Toyota Matrix in Yukon Territory, Canada Sep 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
Sep 2016 117800 mi |
Leak located around the top of the windshield and the side supports. Water coming through to the inside of the car at the top molding of the vertical windshield supports. Falling onto seat and driver passenger. Mostly accumulates when car is parked. Unresolved | ||
Nov 2016 119000 mi C $828 |
Front Calipers sticking. Prolonged undiagnosed problem. Calipers and disks replaced. Replaced front left wheel bearing. Wear detected by mechanic. | ||
Dec 2016 122140 mi C $130 |
Starter replaced. Sturgeon Falls Canadian tire said they had part and did not, then said they would have it the next day and did not. Unresponsive to complaints. Work time included driving time to pick up part and learning time for myslel | ||
Sep 2017 130820 mi C $1600 |
Rust damage, seizing calipers Fuel tank rusted through and leaking | ||
Jul 2018 139500 mi C $200 |
Alternator seized, also had to repair serpentine belt |
Toyota Matrix in Nova Scotia, Canada Oct 2012 - Jan 2013 | |||
Nov 2012 164600 mi C $80 |
Odometer stopped at 299,999km. Odometer replaced | ||
Jan 2013 181660 mi |
The hood release came open while driving 100Km/hr down the highway. Smashed roof, windshield, hood, side panels - car was written off. |
Toyota Matrix in New Brunswick, Canada Aug 2014 - Sep 2015 | |||
Dec 2014 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 | ||
Apr 2015 154780 mi |
park brake cable seizing, new cables installed control arm worn, new one installed | ||
Jul 2015 157260 mi C $100 |
While waiting in traffic engine temp was rising, found radiator fan fuse burnt. New fuse installed. |
Toyota Matrix in California, United States Oct 2009 - Jan 2011 | |||
Aug 2010 99300 mi US $900 |
One of my bearings was going so they fixed it, and also re-did the brakes... |
Toyota Matrix in Alberta, Canada Apr 2012 - Jun 2012 | |||
May 2012 107560 mi C $3000 |
Replacement of all transmission bearings. |
Toyota Matrix in Colorado, United States Jul 2007 - Jun 2024 | |||
Sep 2012 139000 mi US $2300 |
Transmission bearing broke inside the housing, necessitating a transmission rebuild. New clutch installed as well. | ||
Aug 2023 212000 mi US $1000 |
Clutch replacement - clutch was worn out and slipping (last replacement was 12 years ago) |
Toyota Matrix in Kansas, United States Jul 2018 - Aug 2018 | |||
Aug 2018 137000 mi US $35 |
Starter would not even spin or click, removed starter my self, took it to claire generator, we found that the brushes were completely worn out. Parts and labor to change the brushes was less than $40, it took less than 40 minutes to remove starter and replace starter. |
Toyota Matrix in Texas, United States Feb 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jun 2013 199000 mi US $400 |
Starter broke, had to be replaced. Brake line leaking | ||
Jan 2014 201000 mi US $260 |
Drive belt replacement | ||
May 2014 206600 mi US $120 |
Replaced battery | ||
Sep 2016 215000 mi US $450 |
Steering wheel clock spring for airbag failed | ||
Jan 2017 219000 mi US $200 |
Fractured battery lead cable |
Toyota Matrix in Quebec, Canada Jan 2015 - Jan 2017 | |||
Oct 2015 167580 mi C $2000 |
Worn out absorbers, Front Left rod ends, Front Right upper rod end. | ||
Dec 2016 185380 mi C $75 |
Replaced wiper transmission due to corroded shafts slowly starting to seize. |
Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Jul 2012 - Oct 2012 | |||
Oct 2012 155000 mi C $497 |
Replaced starter, new serpentine belt, oil change. Cost was 497 dollars - labour included. |
Toyota Matrix in Arizona, United States Mar 2007 - Jan 2015 | |||
Jan 2010 98000 mi US $200 |
Replaced headlight Oil change and Belt Tensioner was leaking and required repair. The repair added another 1.5 hours to the service. | ||
Mar 2010 99000 mi US $3200 |
Manual transmission failed. Needed to be replaced completely. | ||
Jan 2015 126000 mi US $5000 |
Piston problem with engine, requiring full rebuild or replacement. |
Toyota Matrix in Utah, United States Sep 2016 - Sep 2021 | |||
Oct 2016 240500 mi US $650 |
Shocks both blown, replaced. Sway bar link replaced driver side. | ||
Aug 2017 249000 mi US $380 |
Replace serpentine belt. Replace oil pan gasket | ||
Jan 2018 251000 mi US $400 |
Catalytic converter failed with code P0420 | ||
Feb 2019 265000 mi US $750 |
Clutch badly warn (would frequently slip and burning smell malice replaced. |
Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Jun 2009 - Dec 2012 | |||
Dec 2009 60760 mi C $650 |
contershaft bearings started making noise | ||
Dec 2012 105400 mi C $1000 |
transmission bearing failing, hearing noise from the transmission. bearing replaced. |
Toyota Matrix in Alberta, Canada Apr 2009 - Aug 2013 | |||
Jun 2009 128960 mi C $2900 |
Manual transmission replaced with a used, but improved, version from a 2007 Corolla. Main bearing was failing. Toyota has since modified the transmission. | ||
Jan 2010 C $100 |
Oil pressure sender ruptured creating oil leak Part replaced, problem solved. |
Toyota Matrix in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
Oct 2011 101000 mi US $42 |
Right headlight bulb failing and replaced; still worked but sometimes needed to be knocked to light up. right headlight failing; still worked but sometimes didn't light up until knocked. I haven't reported routine oil changes @ 8k mi, air filters & coolant change @ 30k, and 4x tire change at 60k. Otherwise all original parts from 2002. | ||
Oct 2015 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. | ||
Nov 2020 171000 mi US $3000 |
replaced worn shock and strut assembly all wheels |
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
Toyota Matrix in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2012 - Mar 2017 | |||
Apr 2015 66300 mi US $775 |
sticking caliper, front and back brakes needed attention. | ||
Feb 2017 80000 mi US $190 |
weak battery |
Toyota Matrix in Florida, United States Nov 2009 - Jan 2015 | |||
Jan 2010 87000 mi US $150 |
Right front door stop was making a loud popping noise every time the door was opened or closed. It was adjusted and is now silent. | ||
Mar 2010 93000 mi US $400 |
Got new tires, but they could not align the car because a tie rod was "frozen". Frozen tie rod replaced. |
Toyota Matrix in Quebec, Canada Mar 2010 - Dec 2015 | |||
Apr 2010 140720 mi |
RUST PROBLEM ON TOP, NEAR THE WINDSHIELD, RUST ON INSIDE BOTTOM OF CORNER OF A DOOR. A/C RADIATOR BREAK BY STONE. THERE IS NO PROTECTION FOR INCOMMING OBJECT. AS LISTED ON INTERNET FORUM, IT IS A PROBLEM FOR MATRIX. THE WEAKNESS OF MATRIX A/C. change pads and rotor as needed | ||
Jan 2011 C $265 |
Problem with ignition switch. Change it. Engine never stop when we turn off the key. Have to disconnect battery to stop engine. | ||
Mar 2011 158100 mi C $542 |
Front shock broken. Change the fuel tank intake pipe, air leak causes computer problem. | ||
Dec 2013 170500 mi C $528 |
Starter | ||
Oct 2015 173700 mi C $194 |
Change right back wheel bearing assembly Baffle plate over the gas tank completely rotten, be taken out. Rebuilt an exhaust bracket | ||
Dec 2015 174220 mi C $73 |
change oil pressure sending unit located above the oil filter Was leaking I paid for |
Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Nov 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Dec 2010 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.. | ||
Jun 2011 115940 mi C $800 |
problems of the month, driver side cv boot tear (4th time) lead to a 4th drive shaft install, passenger front bearing gave out, passenger side sway link snap. car sits .8" from the floor on 16" rims... go figure... |
Toyota Matrix in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2003 - Jul 2016 | |||
Feb 2003 620 mi |
oxygen sensor - sulfur smell | ||
Sep 2011 101060 mi |
Starter replaced. It would start if the engine was warm, but not a cold start. I've got a young child, so fixing it asap was impt. |
Toyota Matrix in Indiana, United States Feb 2010 - Sep 2017 | |||
Jun 2010 113000 mi US $45 |
leaking oil at timing chain tensioner-replaced timing chain tensioner | ||
Mar 2017 156000 mi US $100 |
Starter brushes worn down. Replaced brushes, brush holder & solenoid |
Toyota Matrix in Indiana, United States Mar 2006 - Jun 2011 | |||
Oct 2006 30000 mi US $70 |
Headlight relay was shorted out, causing a fuse to blow. The relay was repaired. | ||
Jan 2008 59000 mi |
The starter in the vehicle was deemed to be faulty. The starter was replaced, but failed again the following morning. A second trip to the shop revealed that the replacement starter was defective. It was replaced yet again. At this point, no further trips Starter replaced second time. |
Toyota Matrix in California, United States Aug 2009 - Oct 2013 | |||
Sep 2009 54000 mi US $251 |
Replace leaking power steering pump. | ||
Oct 2012 78700 mi US $20 |
Replaced both headlights which failed within one day of each other |
Toyota Matrix in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
Mar 2011 82000 mi |
Speaker in driver side door had poor output. Cleaned connections and applied conductive anti corrosion gel. Sound improved. Drver side door electric window/lock switch cluster not secure, clips broken. Took apart the door and glued it in place. Drver side door electric window/lock switch cluster not secure, clips broken. Took apart the door and glued it in place. Front and rear bumper spoilers were damaged. Took them off and glued the rear back together, put it back on, looks good. The front spoilers are back on but only a temp fix. I will take them off soon for a better fix and repaint. Speaker in driver side door had poor output. Cleaned connections and applied conductive anti corrosion gel. Sound improved. | ||
Aug 2012 89300 mi US $20 |
Cabin air filter broke down and collapsed into the blower fan. Made a terrible noise and I thought the fan was toast. Opened it up behind the glove box, took out the shredded remains of the filter and popped in a new one. Problem solved. |
Toyota Matrix in Nuevo Leon, Mexico Feb 2013 - Jun 2013 | |||
Apr 2013 88040 mi $850 |
The brakes pump wore out, I had to replace it as well as the rear cylinders. |
Toyota Matrix in New Jersey, United States Nov 2009 - Feb 2012 | |||
Mar 2011 136000 mi US $70 |
Air in coolant system that needed to be removed. | ||
Jan 2012 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 |
123-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
Toyota Matrix in Mississippi, United States Aug 2015 - Jan 2018 | |||
Jan 2016 US $75 |
Relay for compressor failed, was replaced. | ||
Mar 2016 180000 mi US $400 |
Old battery Starter failure | ||
Dec 2016 195000 mi US $649 |
Radiator replaced Fuel rail replaced due to fuel leak at throttle body. | ||
Mar 2017 198655 mi US $676 |
Rear wheel bearings replaced |
Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Oct 2010 - May 2012 | |||
Mar 2011 80600 mi C $400 |
wheel bearings replaced |
Toyota Matrix in Illinois, United States Apr 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
Dec 2013 60000 mi US $850 |
Engine light came on. Replaced O2 sensor, cleaned out fuel system. Toyota O2 sensors are a bit pricey! | ||
Nov 2017 98000 mi US $230 |
Pipe welded | ||
Mar 2018 99000 mi US $1200 |
New rotors, pads and calipers |
4-cylinder automatic AWD
Toyota Matrix in Maine, United States Mar 2007 - Sep 2007 | |||
May 2007 78000 mi |
check engine light. probably faulty sensor. will need to check again | ||
Sep 2007 80000 mi |
Gas cover spring. |
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
Toyota Matrix in Indiana, United States Dec 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
Feb 2008 68000 mi US $600 |
Both front brake calipers seized. Calipers replaced, rotors machined and brake system serviced |