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Wagons Toyota Matrix Matrix Transmission Problems
357 messages, Last post on Nov 24, 2009 at 11:52 AM
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Add me to the list: My 2004 toyota matrix with 92000 miles had the transmission fail yesterday, looks like another failed bearing. if there's any legal action please send me the info, I'm ready to battle it out!!
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Replying to: jamborski (Dec 22, 2008 11:11 am) |
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Just bought 2009 Matrix - while I did research BEFORE I spent the money, I didn't catch this forum - I relied on the mainstream stuff (Consumer Reports, etc.). Man, I wish I had found this forum instead. Bottom line, I spent more than I could really afford, cut all other expenses, etc, just so I could have a reliable and safe car to help out with my grandkids. All that said, I have read the entire thread, some say that there has been a remedial bearing after 2005. Q: does anyone know for sure if the bearing problem has been corrected???? Is there any way to verify from Toyota what has been changed (like is it a new 9 ball bearing as opposed to the old 6 ball bearing, or whatever). Thank you all for having put out the information for those more diligent than I who might find it before they buy. dennis 
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Replying to: matrix09 (Jan 04, 2009 8:21 pm)
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Replying to: badmice2 (Jan 07, 2009 1:19 pm) Could you please tell me, what year and how many miles on your matrix?
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Replying to: matrix09 (Jan 04, 2009 8:21 pm) If you have the 1.8, I don't think you should worry. They changed the bearing in question for the 2005 models. Certainly the '09 Matrix should not suffer from this problem.
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Replying to: nippononly (Jan 08, 2009 7:01 pm) Thank you so much for your post. I do have the 1.8 and manual 5 spd, so I was concerned that it might still be a problem - some of the posts don't mention what year their cars were, anyway, I certainly appreciate your information - it puts my mind at ease. thanks, dennis |
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Replying to: matrix09 (Jan 07, 2009 5:00 pm) I have the 04 Matrix 5 speed. I was fortunate enough to have driving mine 149k before the tranny started to go. I've sent it into the shop. The parts mgr i spoke with said he wasnt aware of after market bearings for the matrix as stated on a different post. My car can still be driven and I can still shift with relative ease. But the rattling notice is killing me. |
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Hello, I had my second , yes, second Transmission go out in my 2003 Matrix XR 5 Speed 1.8L FWD , the first one  30k and the second at 120,000 (which toyota put both in for me brand new). However, I want to Convert my 5 Speed Transmission to an Automatic , and wanted to know if I could do this or not? Someone please let me know, so I don't have to spend another $2500 on a new transmission again. Thanks, frustrated matrix owner!
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Replying to: hiddot84 (Jan 15, 2009 3:25 pm) thanks for any help. |
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