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355 messages, Last post on Oct 26, 2009 at 3:24 PM
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Replying to: gmore (Jun 13, 2008 10:07 am)
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Replying to: marjo (Jun 13, 2008 11:29 am) I am trying to search for an email address or phone number. If anyone can assist, then post what they find on this blog, it would be appreciated. Also another problem..... Since Toyota will not admit there is a problem, then there is no sure fix. If you purchase a replacement part for your transmission from Toyota, it will blow again. If you purchase a used transmission from the wrecker (if you can find one, because I just called everyone in Greater Vancouver and they are all gone as its a hot item), it will blow again as this is a manufacturing problem. Luckily my brother-in-law who is a Honda mechanic is getting a new custom main bearing made for me and doing the work for free. I'll just pay for the parts. So I am luckily. But Toyota is wrong and I will not purchase from them again. Until Toyota admits there is a problem, there is no fix. So to those that have fixed their transmissions already, you also need to keep up the pressure as your transmission will blow again - sorry.
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Replying to: gmore (Jun 16, 2008 2:49 pm) Keep in mind that this is the same Toyota that for years did not admit to the sludge problem in their 4 bangers. The dealers were trained to say that it was normal just as the dealers are trained to say that our 5 speeds wear out and that they have never seen the premature failure before! It sucks but it is fixed in the 2005 on. Lesson learned that first gen cars always have more potential for problems until they work out the bugs. Usually in the second or third year of a bran new car.
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Replying to: jamesimcb (Jun 17, 2008 4:47 am)
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Replying to: matrixreloaded (Jun 17, 2008 9:52 pm) 2T1KR32E33C713851 2003 Matrix Base indigo blue purchased May 2002. Only became available Feb'02 so mine was in one of the earliest batches of cars. My 1986 Corolla was way better than this piece of crap and had 230,000km on it when I sold it. Hence the reason I bought another Toyota! I like my Honda Fit, but it's kind of small and I don't appreciate a new car payment again after just paying off the last lemon. I did email W5, but the more people who do the better. I tried w-five  ctv.ca I'd still love to get my $2000 back from the repair job. Sold it 2mths after I fixed it so I could get a reasonable amount of cash for a down payment for a new one rather than waiting for re-failure. |
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Replying to: matrixreloaded (Jun 17, 2008 9:52 pm) Thanks for your help. Here is what I have now done. 1. Wrote a letter to W5 2. Wrote a letter to the Ministry of Transportation who is responsible for Vehicle recalls. 3. Wrote a letter to Toyota Canada 4. Went to my local dealer whom I bought the car from and complained to the service manager (whom, without outright admitting there is a problem, said there is one and that the new bearing will not explode). 5. Sent a link for the blog to Toyota Canada and my dealer. I think your idea of complaining directly to Japan would be awesome. Also, I have been trying to get a lawyer who would be willing to take this to a class action level. I will keep trying. I dont want to post my details on a blog, so please email me at chickadees98 yahoo.com and I will follow up. Thanks |
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I own a 03 Matrix XRS "AUTOMATIC!" and it currently has 67,000miles. I purchased the car summer of 04 as a "CERTIFIED" pre-owned with just over 8,000 miles. The car has been making a "GRINDING" sound like it is stuck between gears and it is getting louder and louder to the point "my teenage boys hate seating in the back seat." The noise is worst when I'm on the highway "loudest between 55mph and 70mph." I had taken the car for new tires at SEARS where the mechanic took the car for a test drive and confirmed the bearing on the car needed to be addressed. I'm will be scheduling an appointment with the dealership this week in hopes this will not turned in to a nightmare.  I will post outcome.
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there is a court case going on in toronto against toyota canada as regards transmission failure toronto provincial courthouse 347 sheppard avenue east toronto ontario canada 10.00am july 11, 2008 third floor i am not sure of the room number its probably 304 but if i am wrong try room 301 might help your cause
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I wrote around 2 to 3 wks back about my 2004 XR Matrix 5spd. I wrote that the transmissions going out due to a faulty bearing. I stopped driving it immediately. Was taking the bus, bumming rides, and always was on other peoples time. I bought the matrix off of a coworker and I came to find out she had an extended warranty on it. My mileage was at 61,0000. I first found out through my mechanic, then i took it to a transmission shop, lastely upon finding out my coworker had an extended warranty that she did not disclosed a year ago... I took it to the dealership. They replaced a brand new transmission free under warranty. It was to easy! I felt truly blessed! Lets hope that this baby lasts!! Also, the dealership has a goodwill program. The customer service and finance department folks are nuckleheads and do not know about what they can and can't do. Climb the chain.. be determine. Get your Matrix fixed. Be Strong!!
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