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2009 Toyota Matrix repairs by problem area
Engine (36%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (18%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 66 repairs.
2009 Toyota Matrix repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (23%)
< $100 (46%)
Chart based on 56 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Jun 2010 - Jan 2020 | |||
| Dec 201017360 miC $40 | Display for radio not working intermittently. Dealer has ordered new radio(covered under warranty) but has not contacted me about it yet. | ||
| Sep 201126040 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 201465720 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 201797960 miC $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 Ohio, United States Aug 2015 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Apr 2016101000 mi | Oil consumption test | ||
| Toyota Matrix in California, United States Oct 2012 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jan 201363300 miUS $1200 | Replace worn struts replace struts | ||
| Jan 201444000 miUS $168 | fuel injector service | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Maryland, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 200923000 miUS $120 | replace battery | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Alberta, Canada May 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| May 201014260 miC $25 | Radio problem. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Quebec, Canada Apr 2012 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Feb 201231264 miC $516 | Metallic noise was coming from a rear break. Changed both rear break disks and 1 rear break disk pad. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Jan 2012 - Aug 2021 | |||
| Jul 201269440 mi | tires noisier after rotation | ||
| Sep 2015104160 mi | Low air pressure in tires light on. Tire pressure balanced, wait for light to cancel. Caused by sudden temperature drop. | ||
| Nov 2016119640 miC $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 2018133300 miC $590 | ABS light on continually. Replaced right Rear Hub, bearing, and ABS wiring | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Nova Scotia, Canada Jul 2008 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Aug 20082480 mi | Rattle in front end of car. The driver front strut was bad as it was leaking and had to be replaced. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Nov 201024000 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. | ||
2009 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Toyota Matrix in Nova Scotia, Canada Jun 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201139680 mi | TPMS failure light. Replaced faulty sensor | ||
| Apr 201350620 miC $20 | heat sheilds | ||
| Jun 201668200 miC $1150 | Transmission replaced as a result of issue with car slipping out of fifth gear. | ||
| Mar 201899200 miC $100 | Replaced piece of rusted exhaust pipe | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Illinois, United States Jun 2011 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Nov 201183000 miUS $20 | Heat shield was loose and rattling, has occurred before, was re-tightened. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Jun 2017 - Jun 2021 | |||
| Jan 2019117180 miC $1800 | Caliper replacements and parking break fix. Alternator also. | ||
2009 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada Nov 2008 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Mar 20095704 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 201176260 miC $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 2013114700 miC $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 2013120900 miC $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 2014115480 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 2015129580 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 2015129580 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 2015133920 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 2015135160 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 2015136400 miC $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 2016143840 miC $750 | Replaced one wheel bearing due to noise, one other also faulty and will be done in new year | ||
| Jan 2017126340 miC $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) | ||
| Toyota Matrix in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Aug 200913020 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 Ontario, Canada Jan 2009 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Apr 201456700 miC $700 | Right rear bearing and housing | ||
| Mar 201568820 miC $550 | Front right wheel bearings and hub replaced | ||
| Jun 201793000 miC $600 | Universal, drive shaft and hangers | ||
| Toyota Matrix in New York, United States Jan 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 202140000 miUS $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 5-speed manual FWD
| Toyota Matrix in Colorado, United States Apr 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Oct 201573000 miUS $300 | Water pump replacement | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Tennessee, United States Jul 2017 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Jul 2017135000 miUS $2000 | Total Transmission Failure | ||
| Toyota Matrix in North Carolina, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jul 201024000 mi | B pillar molding on driver side will not stay in place | ||
2009 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Toyota Matrix in Florida, United States Jun 2009 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Jan 20091223 mi | Left front interior B pillar (inside trim) popped out.......... | ||
| Toyota Matrix in California, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 201771558 miUS $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 Nevada, United States Sep 2011 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Feb 201350200 mi | Power locks on driver's side inoperable | ||
| May 201354000 mi | Front passenger side power locks inoperable | ||
| Toyota Matrix in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2010 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Sep 201497340 miC $850 | Brake calipers seized. Replace calipers, rotors and pads. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Florida, United States Mar 2009 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Apr 200910000 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 200911000 mi | Hubcab broke and fell off on its own accord. | ||
| Jan 201127000 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 201342500 miUS $100 | Aux port stopped working. Part was replaced and now it works fine. | ||
| Jun 201653000 miUS $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. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Texas, United States May 2011 - Jul 2012 | |||
| May 201268400 miUS $300 | leaky windshield water tank | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Georgia, United States Jul 2012 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Aug 201244700 miUS $356 | Replaced water pump and belts | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201341000 miUS $100 | Water pump and coolant | ||
| Nov 201774000 miUS $80 | Car set a code P0607 and a week later with P0138. The downstream O2 sensor was found to be defective. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Florida, United States Apr 2014 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Aug 201436000 miUS $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 201544500 miUS $395 | Told by dealer drivebelt needed replacing after hearing noise at cold start. Drive belt was replaced but noise continues | ||
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