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Toyota Matrix repairs by problem area
Engine (41%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (14%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (4%)
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Chart based on 593 repairs.
Toyota Matrix suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (19%)
$500 - $999 (34%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (17%)
Chart based on 77 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2014 Toyota Matrix 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 49600 mi C $400 |
Leaking strut was replaced. May have been accident damage. |
2010 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 111600 mi C $900 |
Driver front wheel bearing replacement for noise and vibration |
2009 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 2480 mi | Rattle in front end of car. The driver front strut was bad as it was leaking and had to be replaced. |
| 43500 mi US $1200 |
Replace worn struts replace struts |
| 133300 mi C $590 |
ABS light on continually. Replaced right Rear Hub, bearing, and ABS wiring |
2009 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 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. |
| 143840 mi C $750 |
Replaced one wheel bearing due to noise, one other also faulty and will be done in new year |
| 119680 mi C $1200 |
also one wheel bearing (makes 3 I have changed so far) |
| 56700 mi C $700 |
Right rear bearing and housing |
| 68820 mi C $550 |
Front right wheel bearings and hub replaced |
| 40000 mi US $600 |
Front struts leaking, would not pass NY State annual inspection. Also replaced anti-roll bar links at the same time. |
2009 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 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. |
| 36000 mi US $1098 |
Vehicle was making noise upon acceleration. Took it to dealer and water pump needed replacing.also humming noise coming from wheel. |
2008 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 122760 mi C $1500 |
OEM front driver shock worn. Replaced both front stocks. |
2008 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 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. |
2007 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 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. |
| 64580 mi C $594 |
Both front wheel bearings were replaced with Car Quest parts including 3 year warranty on parts. |
2007 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 167700 mi US $460 |
Worn front wheel bearings replaced. |
| 40300 mi C $500 |
failure of driver side macpherson strut - shock leak |
| 133920 mi C $867 |
both front struts and shocks needed to be replaced. |
2006 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 138880 mi C $1200 |
replaced leaking power steering lines |
| 140813 mi C $625 |
front left wheel bearing replaced, 4 wheel alignment |
| 146320 mi C $270 |
Replaced stabilizer, rhs |
| 71300 mi | Changed driver side front wheel bearing. It was producing loud noise. Changed driver side front wheel bearing. It was producing loud noise |
| 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. |
| 148800 mi C $450 |
Front end links, anti-roll bar |
| 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. |
| 79000 mi US $100 |
Continued wear on tires. Attempting non-spec alignment settings just to see if anything can fix the tire wear. |
| 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 |
| 15000 mi | New tires as original ones wore out. dealership covered it under warranty |
| 149000 mi US $300 |
wheel bearing replaced due to wearing out. |
2006 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 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. |
| 142600 mi C $320 |
Replaced front struts. |
| 138000 mi US $120 |
Shock leaking fluid; replaced front shock absorbers |
2006 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
118-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 67460 mi C $2100 |
Replace left rear wheel bearing |
| 97000 mi US $700 |
Left rear wheel bearing replaces |
| 83700 mi | 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. |
2005 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
170-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 50000 mi US $68 |
power steering pump leaking - repaired under warranty |
| 74000 mi US $380 |
Ball joint replaced |
2005 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 99260 mi | Suspension made a knocking noise, I was told the strut was sticking and will have to be replaced if it gets worse. |
2005 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 145700 mi US $1200 |
front bearings, struts and links |
| 148800 mi C $100 |
Wheel bearing.Front drivers side |
| 158100 mi | Both rear wheel bearing due to noise |
| 102500 mi C $250 |
Wheel Bearing Replacement |
2005 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
123-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 35975 mi | purchase post-purchase complaint resolved as follows: - replaced left front strut under warranty - put on four new tires - performed alignment |
| 108000 mi US $1050 |
Right rear wheel bearing replaced. |
| 130000 mi US $875 |
2- rear wheel bearing replaced. Right rear wheel bearing replaced in 2016 was not installed correctly and failed. |
| 135000 mi | Rear struts, both. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 220000 mi US $300 |
Left rear, ball bearing |
2004 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 192000 mi US $800 |
sway bar broke, needed new brakes and tires |
| 124000 mi C $850 |
Replace both front shock absorber |
| 221100 mi C $2500 |
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 |
2004 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 148800 mi C $1800 |
Both front wheel bearings. Bearings were making a grinding noise. both struts replaced |
| 43000 mi US $610 |
Left front strut leaked. Replaced both front struts and had wheel alignment. |
| 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. |
2004 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
123-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 111600 mi C $250 |
replaced rear driver side wheel hub and bearing assembly - noise and vibration coming from worn wheel bearing. |
2003 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
180-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 91640 mi C $1200 |
replace front struts |
| 190000 mi US $700 |
Lower control arm and sway bar bushings replaced. Also ball joints. |
2003 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
180-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 154200 mi US $900 |
Control arms and ball joints were replaced, to correct really, really loose steering. |
| 185000 mi | Ball joints failing |
2003 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 171000 mi US $3000 |
replaced worn shock and strut assembly all wheels |
| 99300 mi US $900 |
One of my bearings was going so they fixed it, and also re-did the brakes... |
| 240500 mi US $650 |
Shocks both blown, replaced. Sway bar link replaced driver side. |
| 125700 mi C $828 |
Replaced front left wheel bearing. Wear detected by mechanic. |
| 167580 mi C $2000 |
Worn out absorbers, Front Left rod ends, Front Right upper rod end. |
| 154780 mi | control arm worn, new one installed |
2003 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 54000 mi US $251 |
Replace leaking power steering pump. |
| 158100 mi C $542 |
Front shock broken. |
| 173700 mi C $194 |
Change right back wheel bearing assembly |
| 93000 mi US $400 |
Got new tires, but they could not align the car because a tie rod was "frozen". Frozen tie rod replaced. |
| 115940 mi C $800 |
passenger front bearing gave out, passenger side sway link snap. car sits .8" from the floor on 16" rims... go figure... |
2003 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
123-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 198655 mi US $676 |
Rear wheel bearings replaced |
| 80600 mi C $400 |
wheel bearings replaced |
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