| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2008 Toyota Matrix repairs by problem area
Engine (65%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (9%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (9%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 23 repairs.
2008 Toyota Matrix repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (35%)
Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Jun 2012 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Dec 201690520 miC $250 | Clamp holding heat shield broke. Heat shield was resting on the exhaust system. New clamp installed. | ||
| May 2018122760 miC $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. | ||
2008 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Toyota Matrix in Ohio, United States Oct 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Feb 201481000 mi | Replaced Low Beam Headlight Bulb | ||
| Jun 201487000 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 201491000 miUS $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 201496000 miUS $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. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Oct 2013 - Feb 2016 | |||
| Dec 201374181 miC $270 | Check engine light was on. Took to dealer and intake manifold gasket replaced. | ||
| Jul 201481840 miC $23 | Gas tank cover bolt rusted and fell out. Loud rattling when car running. Replaced with random bolt from Canadian Tire. | ||
| Jan 2015C $975 | Timing chain cover and water pump replaced. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Jan 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 201260140 mi | the water pump was leaking and had to be replaced (covered by warranty) | ||
| Oct 201260760 mi | Check engine light went on. The intake gasket needed to be replaced. (Covered under warranty). | ||
| Feb 201481840 miC $80 | replaced leaking O ring connected to the timing chain tensioner | ||
| Sep 2015110980 miC $165 | replaced timing chain tensioner O-ring | ||
| Sep 2016129580 miC $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 2016133300 miC $125 | Check engine light came on and the engine began running rough. The intake manifold gasket needed to be replaced. | ||
| Sep 2017145700 miC $164 | oil leak - replaced chain tensioner o-ring | ||
| Jan 2021167400 miC $1700 | replaced both struts and stabilizer link. Also replaced a gas tank strap and had an exhaust link near the resonater welded. | ||
| Jul 2021170500 miC $1000 | Caliper seized. Replaced both front calipers, pads, and rotors. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Washington, United States Jul 2011 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Aug 201155000 miUS $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 201382460 miC $200 | replaced water pump | ||
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