Suspension Related Problems of the 2003 Toyota Matrix

Table 1 shows four common suspension related problems of the 2003 Toyota Matrix. The number one most common problem is related to the ball joint (one problem). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension wheel bearing (one problem).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Toyota Matrix


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 2003 Toyota Matrix

The Ball Joint problem

Getting ready to exit a side street and car wouldn't go. I heard a thump, cracking noise and they it felt as if the wheel well had something stuck inside. Turned out that the ball joint was the culprit.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem

Front wheel bearing replaced & both rear wheel bearing (hub)assemblies replaced with only 103,000 kilometers on 2003 Toyota Matrix. Is my case an isolated incident or is this a thing to look for , for Matrix owners? it is a very costly repair over 1200 cdn.   Read details...

The Front Suspension problem

Prematurely the vehicle will get out of alignment. This would cause the steering wheel to pull to the left. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.   Read details...


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