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Re: manual transmission: [csmatrix] by xmatrixownr
Jul 17, 2006 (11:35 pm)
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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
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AWD transmission swap by heathyvt
Jul 28, 2006 (6:03 pm)
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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?
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'05 XRS, Clutch went at 33k miles... by kimx
Jun 26, 2006 (8:17 pm)
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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!
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Re: '05 XRS, Clutch went at 33k miles... [kimx] by kwayne47
Jul 04, 2006 (9:46 pm)
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Replying to: kimx (Jun 26, 2006 8:17 pm)

What about your warranty?
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Re: '05 XRS, Clutch went at 33k miles... [kwayne47] by kimx
Jul 05, 2006 (2:08 pm)
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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?
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Re: '05 XRS, Clutch went at 33k miles... [kimx] by petl
Jul 06, 2006 (6:41 am)
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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.
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Re: '05 XRS, Clutch went at 33k miles... [kimx] by mcdawgg
Jul 07, 2006 (8:39 am)
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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.
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Re: '05 XRS, Clutch went at 33k miles... [mcdawgg] by petl
Jul 09, 2006 (11:47 am)
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Replying to: mcdawgg (Jul 07, 2006 8:39 am)

What is the difference between a clutch and a clutch cover? The owners manual states that the clutch cover is covered (transmission and transaxle). The manual does indicate that clutch linings are a maintenance item. I am not very familiar with how it works. I guess clarification is required on what was defective or in need of repair (cover or lining). The problem I have is with kimx's statement concerning a 30,000 mile warranty (I wonder where that came from). If the dealer did not want to repair the clutch problem, we can only assume that it was the clutch lining and not the cover.
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03 Matrix Transmission completely trashed @ 62K by mjustice11
Dec 27, 2006 (10:44 am)
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Hello - I was wondering if anyone else has had this problem. I have a 2003 toyota matrix, 5 speed, that has been properly maintained, etc. My manual transmission needs to be completely replaced due to a "fluke" in happenstance. I bought a toyota to last until at least 100K, and now I have to have a new transmission put in that will cost over $3000. I'm frustrated. Others with this problem, please let me know!

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