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#2 of 358 Re: rattles [csmatrix] by jnr1 Apr 17, 2006 (4:42 am)
I have a new 2006 Matrix (automatic) and 4 times the car has shifted from drive to 2nd gear on its own. Has anyone ever experienced this. The dealer thinks I'm nuts! Replies to this message: neo9 (Mar 13, 2009 8:07 pm) dissatisfied4 (Jul 21, 2009 9:51 am) upyourstoyota (Jul 22, 2009 9:28 am) saltzp (Aug 21, 2009 7:44 am)
#3 of 358 manual transmission: by csmatrix Jul 17, 2006 (4:33 pm)
I drive a 5 speed Matrix XR. Although its a reliable transmission, I found it to be down right unpleasent to drive at times. It dosen't seem to be geared for an engine with as little torque as the 1.8L has. To make things worse the throttle is horrible and makes it hard to drive smoothly. If anyone feel the same way please let me know. I'm thinking about trading it in for an 07 Mitsubishi Eclipse. Replies to this message: xmatrixownr (Jul 17, 2006 11:35 pm)
#4 of 358 Re: manual transmission: [csmatrix] by xmatrixownr Jul 17, 2006 (11:35 pm)
Replying to: csmatrix (Jul 17, 2006 4:33 pm) I bought a Matrix XRS in its first year of production. It had the 6 speed manual transmission. I found the shifting to be uncomfortable, also, and not smooth at all. When the clutch wore out at 29,000 miles or so, and Toyota told me that it was "normal wear", I went right over to Honda and traded it in on a Civic. I found that the Matrix defiinitely did not live up to Toyota's normal standards
#6 of 358 AWD transmission swap by heathyvt Jul 28, 2006 (6:03 pm)
I'm interested in buying a matrix after college, i'm big into the tuner scene. I'm interest in buying the AWD matrix but they only come in auto's as far as I i've seen. Is it posible to do the auto to standard sawp?
#7 of 358 '05 XRS, Clutch went at 33k miles... by kimx Jun 26, 2006 (8:17 pm)
I was wondering if anyone else had this issue? I've found more than a few instances on the web about the clutch going in the Matrix at or around 30k... this proved to be true for my 05 XRS as well. Prior to my XRS, I had an 02 Celica GTS (Supposedly same clutch, engine, gear ratio...) but never had the issues in the Celica (Had just about 49k when I traded it in). I'm asking out of curiosity, because when I had my clutch replaced (Stage II ACT clutch put in) my mechanic said he had just done an XRS about a week before. I was also told to hang on to my receipt because it was a matter of time before a class action suit was filed. Anyone else have any experiences, thoughts...? Anything would be appreciated! Replies to this message: kwayne47 (Jul 04, 2006 9:46 pm) kimx (Jul 05, 2006 2:08 pm) petl (Jul 06, 2006 6:41 am) mcdawgg (Jul 07, 2006 8:39 am) and 1 more... handers (Aug 21, 2007 9:38 am)
#8 of 358 Re: '05 XRS, Clutch went at 33k miles... [kimx] by kwayne47 Jul 04, 2006 (9:46 pm)
Replying to: kimx (Jun 26, 2006 8:17 pm) What about your warranty? Replies to this message: kimx (Jul 05, 2006 2:08 pm) petl (Jul 06, 2006 6:41 am) mcdawgg (Jul 07, 2006 8:39 am) petl (Jul 09, 2006 11:47 am)
#9 of 358 Re: '05 XRS, Clutch went at 33k miles... [kwayne47] by kimx Jul 05, 2006 (2:08 pm)
Replying to: kwayne47 (Jul 04, 2006 9:46 pm) Warranty is only until 30k for the clutch... I missed it by 3k! I was told by the dealer that I did not know what I was talking about when I said a clutch should not go at 33k miles... I guess it's because I'm female, I shouldn't know a thing about cars (HAH!). No help there... I didn't want to deal with the aggravation and I need my car (can't live without it!) so I went and had it replaced. But like I said in my previous post, I was told to hang onto my receipt because a class action suit against Toyota is "inevitable" (per my mechanic. What's your take on it? Replies to this message: petl (Jul 06, 2006 6:41 am) mcdawgg (Jul 07, 2006 8:39 am) petl (Jul 09, 2006 11:47 am)
#10 of 358 Re: '05 XRS, Clutch went at 33k miles... [kimx] by petl Jul 06, 2006 (6:41 am)
Replying to: kimx (Jul 05, 2006 2:08 pm) There is something fishy about this story. To my knowledge, warranty is 36,000 miles or 36 months for all components and 60,000 miles or 60 months for engine, transmission, drive systems, etc. Based on what you are saying, the clutch should have been covered. Do you have documented proof that the dealer refused to repair/replace the clutch? I would call Toyota's customer service. This should be an open and shut case. This is not a class action suit. Good luck.
#11 of 358 Re: '05 XRS, Clutch went at 33k miles... [kimx] by mcdawgg Jul 07, 2006 (8:39 am)
Replying to: kimx (Jul 05, 2006 2:08 pm) In general, clutches are not covered under any warranty, because people can either abuse them, or just do not know how to drive a stick properly.   They are a wear and tear item. Check your warranty book that came with the owner's manual. It will state which components are covered, and what is not. With the clutch, it won't cover the disk or the pressure plate, and probably not the release bearing. No manufacturer covers clutches.   Please do not take this the wrong way, I am not necessarily saying you caused the problem, but in most cases, it is the driver. Replies to this message: petl (Jul 09, 2006 11:47 am)

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