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#350 of 358 Toyota Needs To Take Responsibility!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! by robincm Oct 11, 2009 (12:25 pm)
I don't believe in joining the ranks of those threatening a lawsuit unless I have very valid concerns. Well, I do. I was in what could have been a potentially life-threatening accident when my Matrix stalled on a major freeway (please read my other posts for details). I am not only concerned about myself--I am also concerned about the others on our freeways who may be hurt or killed because of what appears to be a serious problem and a smoking gun for Toyota. Toyota is telling me nothing is wrong with my car and are washing their hands of the problem; this is based on their computer printout results. We all know computers can fail, and in the event of such a serous problem, my car should have been thoroughly and completely examined. I refused to drive it home, and it's still sitting in the Toyota parking lot. We are looking at a big loss because we spent $20,000 when we purchased it. I am interested in pursuing a class action lawsuit because I can't ethically or consciously sit back and do nothing. The money is important but warning others about the problem is much more important.
#351 of 358 Re: 03 Matrix Transmission completely trashed @ 62K [mjustice11] by scubamunda Oct 13, 2009 (7:07 pm)
Replying to: mjustice11 (Dec 27, 2006 10:44 am) My manual 2003 transmission also went out but with about 72,000 miles. We took out the original and put in another used transmission. That one started to show signs of problems and we decided to take the original transmission to AAMCO to get it re-built. They found that one of the bearings was shot and replaced others that were showing signs of wear. Now we are at about 150,000 miles and are having the SAME EXACT problems all over again! If I had known that I would have to replace the transmission every 70,000 miles, I would never have bought this car! Of course, we were just outside the warantee when the first incident occurred and now we're out several grand in repairs. http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f0d9b0e!make=Toyota&model=Matrix&e- d_makeindex=.f0d9b0e seems there is a class action suit in the making. Toyota should have taken care of this one before it came to that! I have always bought Toyotas because they have been so reliable . . . next time maybe I should consider a Honda or a Nissan... or... another make.
#352 of 358 did you do this? by quiuri3803 Oct 14, 2009 (5:53 am)
Hello,   I'm sorry to hear about your ordeal... Did you read message #345? Apparently that's the way to go if we want results..   Cheers! Eugenia
#354 of 358 Re: transmissions on Matrix [upyourstoyota] by djeffreys Oct 26, 2009 (3:18 pm)
Replying to: upyourstoyota (Jun 25, 2009 8:20 am) Mine is an automatic and at 115 thou miles its being replaced.My last Toyota.
#355 of 358 Re: I Need Advice [bellatogo02] by djeffreys Oct 26, 2009 (3:24 pm)
Replying to: bellatogo02 (Mar 18, 2009 6:23 pm) No dont buy a sorry ass Matrix
#356 of 358 06 matrix downshift???? by blueprint2jayz Nov 21, 2009 (12:25 pm)
Occasionally when going down hills, while applying brakes, the transmission will downshift and the rpms shoot up to 4 or 5 thousand, is this a feature in toyota's auto trans??
#357 of 358 Re: Nothing Will Be Done Without Cooperation From Everyone [bcsvermont] by vandy22 Nov 24, 2009 (11:52 am)
Replying to: bcsvermont (Sep 29, 2009 1:46 pm) Another victim! I have a 2003 Vibe with 5 spd manual transmission that experienced catastrophic transmission failure while driving down the highway. 110,000 miles on the car. Mechanic said the bearings disintegrated causing extensive damage in the transmission. $3200 to replace it with a used one with 44K on it. After reading these posts I'm reluctant to get it fixed but feel like i have little choice. I filed complaints with www.safercar.gov, Toyota and Pontiac. If you have been victim of this faulty transmission, PLEASE take the time to file complaint at www.safercar.gov We could have easily been killed when the transmission blew. Toyota needs to step up and take responsibility for their inferior product.
#358 of 358 www.safercar.gov by quiuri3803 Nov 24, 2009 (2:16 pm)
Hello, I filled a complaint with Toyota and also tried to fill out the claim at that website. There seems to be some kind of technical problems with their site... when I hit "second page" or continue to second page, it doesn't go anywhere... thus never finalizing the claim... Have you had similar experience? Any suggestions? Thanks   Eugenia

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