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355 messages, Last post on Oct 26, 2009 at 3:24 PM
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Hey everybody - Spent tons of time yesterday reading about the 5-speed manual C59 transmission/bearing problems in the Matrixes of a few years ago. I started to get scared about buying a new 09 Matrix S 5-speed manual. Should I be? I read that they started using better bearings in 05 and later. There were so many posts, but they were all from 03-05 owners, and of course the problem starts showing up about now in 09, after a few years driving it. Anyone know what the current situation is?
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Replying to: poy (Oct 08, 2008 11:19 am) |
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Throw me in! Same thing 2003 XR 5 speed manual transmission blew at 87k...drove around with some grinding, took it to the dealer, they said my transmission was screwed. i wanted a second opinion, so drove it to a mechanic that same day, and it was crackling the whole way over on 1st, 2nd gear, less on 3rd, and a little on 4th, and it lasted like this for like thirty minutes, before a high whistling sound became a little permanent, and then the absolute end: a higher whistling sound that made me stop as i rolled to the side on neutral. after that, couldn't put it in gear, nothing..had it towed to the mechanic, transmission's gone. we need to complain about this to TOYOYA! trying to look for a japanese replacement....dealer had estimated costs at 3,500 email me: weiom  hotmail.com
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Replying to: weiom (Oct 20, 2008 12:53 pm) I've scoured the web looking for a shop manual or a description of removal/installation procedures. The guy I bought it from said it was a relatively easy home job. Anybody have info on how to go about this job? Thanks.
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I'm considering buying a used 2005 AWD with 42K. Is this transmission problem occuring with automatic trans. or just manual? Also looking at Vibe....any info. would be great. Thanks!
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Replying to: gnash (Oct 20, 2008 7:06 pm) zebwainwrightATgmail.com
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Replying to: firtree (Oct 31, 2008 2:25 pm) I say go for it, as long as there are all the service records, or it comes with some sort of a warranty.
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Replying to: canonlaw (Oct 31, 2008 4:50 pm) |
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Replying to: poy (Oct 08, 2008 11:19 am) |
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Hi: My problems started late Friday fortunately 1/2 km from home. Malfunction lamp came on, engine stalled at a busy crossroad, managed to start it after a few tries, limped home, checked all connections seemed okay. Dealership today afternoon says seems like a computer problem (at only 34000 kms), wait till Monday, get a rental car, pay for rental myself (I do night weekend shifts ). Called Toyota customer service. They listened to my ramblings with concern however since I had no extended warranty I do not get a rental/courtesy vehicle. Told them that extended warranty comes after your regular 60000 km warranty. They said rental depends on dealership and dealership says depends on Toyota. Told Toyota this is becoming a vicious circle and hassle. Told Toyota I am going to write a complaint and next time no Toyota vehicles for me. Never had these hassles with American vehicles. In short, no more Toyotas I would even go close to. Why I am writing this is do not think about Matrix as they are not reliable and Toyota service needs big time improvement. Thanks. |
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