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2006 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 59520 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 72500 | 0 | Changed driver side front wheel bearing. It was producing loud noise |
| Apr | 2011 | 80560 | 200 | Replaced precat o2 sensor and intake manifold gasket.Dealer changed engine module year ago due to same problems,i.e. rough idle,stumble,rpm hunting in cold weather,even stalled.So Toyota repair wasn't accurate. Now it is running 90% better. |
| Sep | 2011 | 87420 | 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. |
| Dec | 2011 | 89900 | 100 | Replaced V-belt tensioner idler (installed a couple of years ago, not in good shape), V-belt. Also replaced lug bolt nuts for winter rims with proper ones. The former were for alloys and occasionally would come a bit loose. |
| Mar | 2012 | 96100 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Matrix in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 68000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 69000 | 350 | Replaced pads+rotors |
| May | 2012 | 82500 | 250 | pads & rotors replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 97000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 71920 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 91760 | 300 | Dealer advised replacing the oil pan gasket. Visible oil on crank case but no drips observed on driveway. Replaced only because I intend to keep the car for 5-6 more years. |
| Toyota Matrix in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2007 | 0 | New tires as original ones wore out. dealership covered it under warranty | |
| Mar | 2013 | 119000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Matrix in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 42000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 75000 | 300 | Front brake pads, cleaned out and adjusted rear drums |
| Mar | 2012 | 102000 | 80 | Check engine light was on. The mass flow sensor was varnished. The shop just cleaned it and put it back on. |
| Sep | 2012 | 109000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Matrix in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 27000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 63000 | 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. |
| Sep | 2010 | 74000 | 320 | Dashboard clock backlight failing intermittently. Told this is a common failure, internal circuit board solder joints are faulty. Unit must be replaced at astronomical cost. Chose not to repair. |
| Dec | 2010 | 79000 | 140 | Continued wear on tires. Attempting non-spec alignment settings just to see if anything can fix the tire wear. front brake pads - normal wear |
| Mar | 2011 | 83000 | 100 | gasket failed on transmission. leaking fluid. |
| Sep | 2011 | 88000 | 0 | Interior clock not working. Re-soldered clock circuit board. Repair successful ... for 1 week. Failed again. |
| Dec | 2011 | 0 | Intermittent airbag light when sold. Also the transmission shifting was getting prgressively worse. We couldn't stand driving the car any more due to the horrible transmission. | |
2006 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Toyota Matrix in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 104000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 104000 | 600 | A slowly developing oil leak from the timing chain compartment. |
| Toyota Matrix in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 45000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 47000 | 0 | Alarm went off at any time. Replaced with new alarm. |
| Jun | 2009 | 50000 | 50 | The rear hatch hydraulics stopped holding the hatch up |
| Dec | 2009 | 52000 | 0 | In the shop for a week for transmission repair. It was initially unable to replicate, then successful, but now a month later it is starting to hard shift. |
| Mar | 2012 | 72000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 0 | ECM failed - known issue to Toyota - 6 weeks backorder for new chip. Failed under warranty | |
| Toyota Matrix in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 50220 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 65720 | 500 | Replaced brake pads and discs. |
| Dec | 2010 | 86800 | 283 | Vehicle hesitating at low idle for about a week, check engine light came on, dealer diagnosed faulty intake manifold head gasket and replaced gasket. |
| May | 2012 | 114080 | 440 | Front brake pads and rotors replaced due to wear |
| Mar | 2013 | 125860 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Matrix in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2007 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 21000 | 0 | Warranty replacement of the ECU. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 35000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2007 | 36000 | 690 | car was shuddering very badly on the highway. this is a reoccuring problem, and existed very soon after car was purchased. |
| Dec | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota Matrix in Manitoba, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2007 | 18600 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 44640 | 0 | Repaired leaking high pressure oil line. |
| Aug | 2011 | 48360 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Matrix in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 96000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 117500 | 9 | Replaced burned-out driver's side headlight bulb myself. |
| Jul | 2009 | 124000 | 800 | Second set of front brake pads replaced after 124000 miles. Rotors turned. Radiator hoses have become soft.. replaced hoses, radiator flush. Front Plastic Wheel Well Covers came loose and were partially damaged or ground down with tire tread. Mechanic was able to resecure to frame with plastic zip ties. |
| Jan | 2010 | 136000 | 10 | Passenger-side headlamp burned out. I replaced it with OEM part. |
| Feb | 2010 | 139500 | 0 | Had Goodyear mechanics run diagnostics for Check Engine. P-codes could indicate a bad evaporative gas filter unit for fuel line. They said I should take it to Toyota for second opinion and repair. |
| May | 2010 | 147000 | 960 | Continued driving with Engine light on.. Transmission began to buck when shifting up the lower gears. Computer was replaced and programmed. Car ran well for two months, when it would not start, |
| Jul | 2010 | 152700 | 489 | Car would not start.. turns over well but won't ignite. Suspected fuel pump, but no.. Diagnostics showed it to be the computer module again. They ordered another computer, but programmer said there was nothing wrong with the first unit. ok |
| Mar | 2011 | 178000 | 0 | Hard-shifting Transmission problem was a known issue before, along with Check Engine light. The car was repaired previously and the shop replaced the ECU. This problem recurred recently after I got the ECU recall notice from Toyota |
| Dec | 2011 | 204000 | 678 | O2 Sensor needed replacement.. I purchased an aftermarket model and they installed it.. Engine light still comes on, as part was not OEM. Will need to get a TOYOTA O2 sensor and try again before I need to take the smog test. Check engine light keeps coming on. Took car into TOYOTA DEALER, paid $570, plus rental for the day to get O2 sensor replaced again, have it smog tested and registered. |
| Mar | 2013 | 239000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
118-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Toyota Matrix in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 11160 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2007 | 13200 | 96 | Door sill tape kit TSB 2423 was done to all 4 door lower sills. Total warranty claim amount $239.92, but no charge to me as under warranty. Replaced engine oil and filter and cabin air filter. |
| Apr | 2008 | 20460 | 0 | From engine area a squealing noise increasing in intensity for 7 seconds when waiting at red lights. Toyota has TSB to replace serpentine belt and tensioner pulley. They would have never told me about TSB if I hadn't found it on internet. The body door seal on driver side rear door was popping out at 2 corners. That door rarely used on this car, only 15000 kms driven in 1 year since I purchased it. |
| Jun | 2008 | 22940 | 0 | Annoying ticking noise from radio housing on dashboard |
| Oct | 2008 | 27280 | 0 | Annoying ticking noise from radio housing on dashboard. It's intermittent, very odd - can be driving on rough road and no noise or drive on smooth road with the noise. Toyota now says they can't fix it, must live with it. From engine area sounds like serpentine belt, a squealing noise increasing in intensity for 7 seconds or so, when waiting at red lights at idle. Intermittent problem. Toyota says they can't fix it, must live with it. |
| May | 2011 | 49600 | 300 | right rear differential seal was leaking. Seal replaced, leak stopped. |
| Mar | 2013 | 65720 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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