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#311 of 358 2003 xrs transmission...what the? by bhecht Jul 12, 2009 (3:14 pm)
I have a 2003 xrs with a little over 60,000 miles and bought it used. The guy I bought it from kept it in very nice condition and told me he had a new transmission put in around 23,000 miles. At around 50,000 miles I had to have a new clutch installed and now am having major transmission problems. It would not go into 3rd gear, and then when I got it going I couldn't shift down. I tried backing up and an awfull smell came from the engine area. I limped home in the car and now am going to have it fixed. This is my first Toyota, and my 8th stick shift. I drove the car very easy after the new clutch because I wanted it to last a long time, and no problems for over a year. I will also call Toyota and complain and whoever else that might help me. If anyone can help I would be very greatful for any advice, or phone numbers I can call. I live in southern Michigan and am also going to look for a good auto shop.
#312 of 358 -Need an advice by chan9 Jul 12, 2009 (11:05 pm)
Hello I was looking forward to buying a 04 toyota matrix . Can I know that does the transmission problems both in manual and automatic. Replies to this message: circuitsmith (Jul 14, 2009 10:55 am) chan9 (Jul 14, 2009 12:02 pm)
#313 of 358 Re: -Need an advice [chan9] by circuitsmith Jul 14, 2009 (10:55 am)
Replying to: chan9 (Jul 12, 2009 11:05 pm) The automatic transmission are not much trouble, but such a small low power motor is more fun to operate with a stick shift. I think the 2006 and 2007 don't have manual trans problems. Replies to this message: chan9 (Jul 14, 2009 12:02 pm)
#314 of 358 Re: -Need an advice [circuitsmith] by chan9 Jul 14, 2009 (12:02 pm)
Replying to: circuitsmith (Jul 14, 2009 10:55 am) Thanks for the reply. Can I also know of the little troubles faced in automatic transmission if u know them. I agree with your statement regarding stick shift option but actually I have a 04 deal available to me in automatic transmission currently.
#315 of 358 Re: O4 Matrix Transmission problems [upyourstoyota] by dissatisfied4 Jul 21, 2009 (9:45 am)
Replying to: upyourstoyota (Jun 26, 2009 2:22 pm) I'd like to stress the importance of upyourstoyota (great name) message. And I'd like to add to it. Another poster gave the federal website. It is, again:   http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/index.cfm.   (Sorry, I can't get it in blue to link, please just copy.) There are currently 22 complaints on the manual transmissions of 2003 and 2004 Toyota Matrixes. (Under the "Components" category, go to Powertrain.) They also give an 800 number if you prefer to call in. Enough complaints can trigger a recall. We need to really push on this. It is outrageous nad it could result in someone's death.   Also call or write or use your State's Attorney General's website to file a complaint. Write to your congressman. If this site alone has 32 pages of complaints, think of how many people must have been screwed.   Further, I am thinking of contacting an attorney for a class action. Please let me know if you are interested.   My 2003 Matrix has only between 62,000 and 63,000 miles. Now I'm supposed to put in another $4000 on a new transmission - the bearings are shot. I don't have $4000 laying around. Further, the dealer was trying to find a used one to put in - it would have the same problems as the old and I'd be paying another $4000 in a very short time.
#316 of 358 Re: Need some advice for the 2003 Toyota Matrix [upyourstoyota] by dissatisfied4 Jul 21, 2009 (9:50 am)
Replying to: upyourstoyota (Jun 23, 2009 1:58 pm) Another poster gave the federal website. It is, again:   http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/index.cfm.   (Sorry, I can't get it in blue to link, please just copy.) There are currently 22 complaints on the manual transmissions of 2003 and 2004 Toyota Matrixes. (Under the "Components" category, go to Powertrain.) They also give an 800 number if you prefer to call in. Enough complaints can trigger a recall. We need to really push on this. It is outrageous.   Also call or write or use your State's Attorney General's website to file a complaint. Write to your congressman. If this site alone has 32 pages of complaints, think of how many people must have been screwed.   Further, I am thinking of contacting an attorney for a class action. Please let me know if you are interested.   My 2003 Matrix has only between 62,000 and 63,000 miles. Now I'm supposed to put in another $4000 on a new transmission - the bearings are shot. I don't have $4000 laying around. Further, the dealer was trying to find a used one to put in - it would have the same problems as the old and I'd be paying another $4000 in a very short time. Replies to this message: saltzp (Aug 21, 2009 7:57 am)
#317 of 358 Re: rattles [jnr1] by dissatisfied4 Jul 21, 2009 (9:51 am)
Replying to: jnr1 (Apr 17, 2006 4:42 am) I'd like to stress the importance of upyourstoyota (great name) message. And I'd like to add to it. Another poster gave the federal website. It is, again:   http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/index.cfm.   (Sorry, I can't get it in blue to link, please just copy.) There are currently 22 complaints on the manual transmissions of 2003 and 2004 Toyota Matrixes. (Under the "Components" category, go to Powertrain.) They also give an 800 number if you prefer to call in. Enough complaints can trigger a recall. We need to really push on this. It is outrageous.   Also call or write or use your State's Attorney General's website to file a complaint. Write to your congressman. If this site alone has 32 pages of complaints, think of how many people must have been screwed.   Further, I am thinking of contacting an attorney for a class action. Please let me know if you are interested.   My 2003 Matrix has only between 62,000 and 63,000 miles. Now I'm supposed to put in another $4000 on a new transmission - the bearings are shot. I don't have $4000 laying around. Further, the dealer was trying to find a used one to put in - it would have the same problems as the old and I'd be paying another $4000 in a very short time. Replies to this message: upyourstoyota (Jul 22, 2009 9:28 am) saltzp (Aug 21, 2009 7:44 am)
#318 of 358 Re: rattles [dissatisfied4] by upyourstoyota Jul 22, 2009 (9:28 am)
Replying to: dissatisfied4 (Jul 21, 2009 9:51 am) Hey dissatisfied4, I would be interested in a class action law suit. You can email me if you want to talk more about that: marpants at yahoo dot com (writing it that way to avoid spambots). Also, I don't know if anyone listens to Car Talk on NPR, but their website is terrific. As far as directing your complaint to the person in charge, here is a list of all the CEOs of the major car companies: http://www.cartalk.com/content/features/To-The-Top/ . The rest of the site is great for do it yourself tips and all sorts of resources. We can all draft a letter and attach each of our names and addresses and phone numbers and send in one to the president of Toyota as well as sending a copy to the Attorney General's office for our respective states and then find a news agency to send it to as well (will get their attention more). I think that sending it to Car Talk might be the best bet. The other avenues listed in the previous threads are also great ideas and everyone should take the time to fill out their complaints. Think of it this way: it will take fifteen minutes tops and there is a chance that you could be reimbursed the thousands of dollars that you spent replacing a defective part. A chance at $3000+ aint bad for fifteen minutes of effort.
#319 of 358 Matrix transition problem by lyncan Jul 22, 2009 (12:56 pm)
I left the local Toyota dealer today w/ my hair on fire. My 04 Matrix xrs needs clutch/bearing work to the tune of $1200. The car has only $130K kilometeres (less than 80k miles!) About 90% of those miles are highway and or rural road driving & the car has been scrupulously maintained. My previous Hondas ran into the high 200K miles before I ever spent a nickel on transmission work. Until this, I had really been satisfied w/ this car. Now we'll see if Toyota is interested in keeping me satisfied by how they handle this.
#320 of 358 More C59 Transmission Troubles by bcsvermont Aug 05, 2009 (5:31 am)
I have a 2004 Corolla S with a 5-speed. The car just turned 91,000 miles. While driving on the interstate the other day the transmission locked up. I thought it might be the clutch.....but after removing the transmission from the car I was informed that the clutch was fine and my transmission was junk. I see that there are a ton of posts concerning this issue. I would like to be involved in any collaborative effort to get Toyota to acknowledge this issue and refund all of us the thousands of dollars that have been spent to repair our vehicles. Please feel free to contact me at grooveunion at gmail dot com with any avenues I can take to help resolve this issue.   -Bryan Shepler

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