2004 Toyota Matrix Problems and Repair Histories
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2004 Toyota Matrixs for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2004 Toyota Matrix problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Toyota Matrix Reliability through March 31, 2013
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2004 | Toyota Matrix | 25 Matrixs, 9.9 months of data per Matrix, average 117700 miles58 |
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2004 Toyota Matrix
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| Toyota in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 122000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 125000 | 220 | Failed Clutch...slipping |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2008 | 31000 | 1200 | Clutch went bad, it's poor design and many XRS owners have problems. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
173-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Toyota Matrix in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 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 | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 213000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 222000 | 300 | Starter not always able to start the car. Starter motor replaced. |
2004 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Toyota Matrix in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 98000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 106000 | 0 | Manual transmission failure. The car could be driven,however,with a high degree of reluctance. |
| Toyota Matrix in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 218240 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 222200 | 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 | 450 | 3rd, 4th and 5th gear about to die, tranny rebuilt, found a great mechanic, he did it for cheap! |
| Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 99200 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 101500 | 850 | Replaced clutch |
| May | 2011 | 103700 | 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 $30 for mechanic time. |
| Jul | 2012 | 115920 | 415 | Worn rotors and pads. Regular wear and tear. Not a big deal for the repair. Cost also included oil change, new air filter and peeling off unidirectional tires from the rims and rotating them. |
| Mar | 2013 | 120900 | 325 | Starter started to fail. When the motor stopped at certain spots in the coil it would fail to start. Generally it was a worn out starter. |
| Toyota Matrix in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 114700 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 122140 | 0 | AC did not working for the first 7 days I needed it after winter. Call the dealer to get it repair. Then it started to work again. Dealer told me the magnetic clutch was rusty. They clean it |
| Jun | 2010 | 124000 | 850 | Replace both front shock absorber |
| Jun | 2011 | 136400 | 1200 | catalytic converter replacement |
| Dec | 2011 | 143840 | 100 | Engine check on because error on o2 sensor. Did not replace because not fatal. Mechanic discovered a strap that needed to be replace . Did it for 100$. After this the light went off. No problem since. |
| Mar | 2013 | 161200 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 77500 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 102920 | 103 | "Check engine" light came on. Rust removed from top of gas filler pipe -computer reset - light has not come since. |
| Jun | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 66000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 66000 | 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 | 513 | 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 | 73500 | 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. Original front brakes needed to be repaired...5% left. |
| Dec | 2010 | 74000 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 86000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Toyota Matrix in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 99000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 101000 | 135 | REPLACE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS AT 80,000 MILES. NORMAL MAINTENANCE. |
| Dec | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | First odometer entry | ||
| May | 2007 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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. | |
| Aug | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 27000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2009 | 43000 | 735 | 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. |
| Apr | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 66000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 120000 | 160 | front end shuttered when applying the brakes. mechanic turned front rotors. adjusted & cleaned rear brakes |
| Dec | 2009 | 124000 | 270 | rotors turned |
| Sep | 2010 | 129000 | 55 | The piece that holds the buttons that control automatic window controls needed to be secured. |
| Aug | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 143220 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 148800 | 1800 | Both front wheel bearings. Bearings were making a grinding noise. both struts replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 176700 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 56420 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 81220 | 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 | 300 | The air conditioner compressor needed to be replaced. |
| Jan | 2013 | 99800 | 160 | An O2 sensor on the engine needed to be replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 101060 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Matrix in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 98000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 98000 | 0 | Rear windshield wiper motor needed replacing when sold. |
2004 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
123-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 30380 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 100 | Loose heat shield over exhaust pipe/rear axle | |
| May | 2010 | 56000 | 250 | new front brake rotors |
| Aug | 2010 | 57040 | 0 | check engine light on - no cause found |
| Mar | 2013 | 82460 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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