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#240 of 358 Re: 09 Matrix still having tranny issues? [poy] by circuitsmith Oct 09, 2008 (11:55 am)
Replying to: poy (Oct 08, 2008 11:19 am) As a rule I buy cars only in the last year or two of a generation. Thus my '81, '85 and '88 Accords (still have the '88) have been excellent. My '06 Matrix has been trouble free (except for the lousy Continental tires). Consider getting an '07 low mileage Matrix instead.
#241 of 358 Transmission prob! by weiom Oct 20, 2008 (12:53 pm)
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: weiomhotmail.com Replies to this message: gnash (Oct 20, 2008 7:06 pm) canonlaw (Oct 31, 2008 4:48 pm) gnash (Dec 03, 2008 11:33 am)
#242 of 358 2003 5sp manual Matrix ... 105,000 miles by gnash Oct 20, 2008 (7:06 pm)
Replying to: weiom (Oct 20, 2008 12:53 pm) I have the same problem. I found a rebuilt online for $700 and bought it. 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. Replies to this message: canonlaw (Oct 31, 2008 4:48 pm) gnash (Dec 03, 2008 11:33 am)
#243 of 358 Trans. Prob. on all Matrix? by firtree Oct 31, 2008 (2:25 pm)
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! Replies to this message: canonlaw (Oct 31, 2008 4:50 pm) firtree (Nov 01, 2008 9:23 am)
#244 of 358 Re: 2003 5sp manual Matrix ... 105,000 miles [gnash] by canonlaw Oct 31, 2008 (4:48 pm)
Replying to: gnash (Oct 20, 2008 7:06 pm) If you email me I can email you the official service manual in PDF. It might have what you need. It tells you how to take apart the transmission and repair it, so it should probably be good enough.   zebwainwrightATgmail.com Replies to this message: gnash (Dec 03, 2008 11:33 am)
#245 of 358 Re: Trans. Prob. on all Matrix? [firtree] by canonlaw Oct 31, 2008 (4:50 pm)
Replying to: firtree (Oct 31, 2008 2:25 pm) As far as I know, the problem is only the manual. If I had it to do over again, I would NOT get the manual, but I would get the AUTO, which is the only option on the AWD model. Also, the Vibe should be the same. No real problems with the auto trans there.   I say go for it, as long as there are all the service records, or it comes with some sort of a warranty. Replies to this message: firtree (Nov 01, 2008 9:23 am)
#246 of 358 Re: Trans. Prob. on all Matrix? [canonlaw] by firtree Nov 01, 2008 (9:23 am)
Replying to: canonlaw (Oct 31, 2008 4:50 pm) Thanks, canonlaw for the information!
#247 of 358 Re: 09 Matrix still having tranny issues? [poy] by jamesjr Nov 29, 2008 (5:27 am)
Replying to: poy (Oct 08, 2008 11:19 am) I have an 06 matrix with 109K miles and the problems are beginning to show up. To repair my transmission as Toyota has told me to pound sand, it will cost $2500.00. This is my second Matrix as my first was an 03. I had to replace the transmission at 124K. That car was lost in an accident. I would recommend buying a Honda Fit. Toyota is not interested in correcting the problem as less then 4% of the market share is manual transmission
#248 of 358 Matrix xr 2007 by rpar Nov 29, 2008 (12:37 pm)
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.
#249 of 358 Re: 2003 5sp manual Matrix ... 105,000 miles [canonlaw] by gnash Dec 03, 2008 (11:33 am)
Replying to: canonlaw (Oct 31, 2008 4:48 pm) Thanks, canonlaw. Sorry for the delay in responding. I found the shop manual and decided against doing it myself after consulting a transmission shop I trust. I finally got the rebuilt installed and the total bill, including transmission, core refund, clutch and installation ... $2300 CDN ... roughly $1825US, so I think I came out pretty good, all things considered. I would highly recommend Kormex Transparts out of Ontario, CA. www.kormextrans.com. Ask for Lucas.

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