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).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Ball Joint problems | |
| Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problems | |
| Front Suspension problems | |
| Suspension Noise problems |
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...
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...
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...