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2007 Toyota Matrix repairs by problem area
Engine (46%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (11%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (2%)
Chart based on 46 repairs.
2007 Toyota Matrix repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (2%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (55%)
Chart based on 44 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 Toyota Matrix
Engine not specified
| Toyota Matrix in Ohio, United States May 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 201026000 mi | Pulley and belt replaced on engine | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Nov 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Dec 201485560 miC $3200 | Engine seized at 130,000km due to lack of oil. Caused engine rod to brake. | ||
2007 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Toyota Matrix in New Brunswick, Canada Feb 2010 - Jan 2015 | |||
| May 201135960 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 201142780 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 201464580 miC $594 | Both front wheel bearings were replaced with Car Quest parts including 3 year warranty on parts. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Quebec, Canada Jan 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201376260 miC $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 201033480 miC $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 201150220 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 201155180 miC $400 | Seized calipers. Water pump leak; and also new wipers and timing belt. Chip and belt were covered by warranty. | ||
2007 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Toyota Matrix in Maryland, United States Jun 2016 - May 2017 | |||
| Nov 2016146600 miUS $120 | Rear windshield washer motor died, replaced motor | ||
| May 2017149000 mi | Transmission would stop switching out of first gear after about 15-20 minutes of drive time. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Feb 2018 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Apr 2018158720 miC $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 2007186 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 2007682 mi | rattling noice in cabin. comes from glovebox. dealer told that nothing could be done. just keep driving with it. annoying. | ||
| Jul 20082883 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 Massachusetts, United States Dec 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Mar 2018256471 miUS $200 | Alternator dies | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Georgia, United States Jan 2017 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Aug 2017109000 miUS $26 | Oil leaking from fuel system | ||
| Toyota Matrix in New York, United States Sep 2016 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Jul 2017101000 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 Missouri, United States Jul 2013 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Sep 201637000 miUS $5 | Rocker panel was coming loose at the end. I bought clips from the dealer and re-attached it myself. | ||
| Jul 201740290 miUS $120 | Replaced 10 year old battery | ||
| Jun 201846237 miUS $18 | Slow leak in tire turned out to be a nail. It was removed and the hole patched. | ||
| Aug 202154397 miUS $219 | Replaced front brakes | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Alberta, Canada Sep 2011 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Dec 2012104780 miC $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 2014133920 miC $867 | both front struts and shocks needed to be replaced. | ||
| Mar 2015136400 miC $500 | Water pump leaking. informed by dealer it needed replacing as result could be catastrophic to engine. Had water pump replaced. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Virginia, United States Mar 2009 - Dec 2014 | |||
| May 200955000 mi | Computer defective Dealer replaced with new one. No cost to owner. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in New Hampshire, United States Mar 2009 - Apr 2021 | |||
| Oct 201384500 miUS $800 | timing belt, tune up | ||
| May 2015100400 miUS $350 | replaced rear drums, pads and fixed frozen front caliper | ||
| Jul 2015102300 miUS $45 | exhaust shield near gas tank broken hanger | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Texas, United States May 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 200923000 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 Quebec, Canada Aug 2010 - Jul 2019 | |||
| Dec 201034100 mi | Rear hatch seal was leaking so they replaced it. | ||
| Mar 201591140 miC $2000 | Lost all oil. Gaskets and seals replaced | ||
| Sep 201597960 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 2017123380 miC $20 | Heat shield over muffler was loose. The shop screwed it back in place | ||
| Jun 2018130820 miC $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 | ||
| Toyota Matrix in California, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Nov 2012167700 miUS $460 | Worn front wheel bearings replaced. | ||
| May 2013180000 miUS $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 2014168000 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 Ontario, Canada Apr 2009 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Sep 201040300 miC $500 | failure of driver side macpherson strut - shock leak | ||
| Aug 201149360 mi | Drain hose detached from AC causing water to leak into interior on passenger side carpeting | ||
| Jan 201244980 miC $200 | Required to replace timing chain tensioner due to gasket leak | ||
| Toyota Matrix in California, United States May 2012 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jun 201286000 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. | ||
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