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#41 of 358 Re: my 2003 5 speed transmission just failed [pamatrix03] by matrixyuk Jul 13, 2007 (6:57 am)
Replying to: pamatrix03 (Jun 26, 2007 3:47 am) My 2003 Matrix transmission failed two days ago at 150,000kms. I was shocked to find this thread. It is still in the garage, no estimate until Monday as they are taking it apart. I am really pissed.
#42 of 358 Re: 03 tanny failure w 100,000 mile gear oil change [lilmaxx] by lilmaxx Jul 16, 2007 (6:50 pm)
Replying to: lilmaxx (Jul 02, 2007 6:24 pm) Got my 03 matrix back today $2100 poorer. They replaced the tranny with one from a 2007 that had 7000 miles on it. I'm saving my reciept from this in case it goes to a class action lawsuit. I also asked the owner of the transmission shop how often to change the gear oil inside the tranny and he said every year or 30,000 miles. As much money as i now have wrapped into this car i'll be joining Al Bundy in the million mile club. Replies to this message: glaw (Jul 26, 2007 3:25 am)
#43 of 358 03 matrix transmission failure by pivofreak Jul 17, 2007 (6:04 pm)
Add me to the list. 2003 matrix with 91k miles, dealer wants $3200 for a new tranny, 2800 for a used. Both with only a 1yr warrenty!
#45 of 358 Something needs to be done by upset4 Jul 20, 2007 (2:48 pm)
2004 matrix 5 speed transmission blew at 110,000 miles. The clutch was gone too. Cost is $2625.00 for a REBUILT tranny and clutch. This is crazy !! Has anyone heard of a class action lawsuit beginning yet? Something has got to be done. No car should do this at mileage its' happening. This is my 6th toyota..and it's my last. Replies to this message: glaw (Jul 25, 2007 8:57 am)
#46 of 358 Here's one more... by gutloaded Jul 22, 2007 (10:07 pm)
This one's typical: '03 Matrix, purchased brand new December of 2002. 85,000 miles Just started showing all the symptoms described throughout the the various posts, grinding at low rpms, progressively getting worse (louder) Grinding started exhibiting itself halfway through my drive from Chicago to Denver. Stopped in Nebraska at a Toyota dealer, 3 certified Toyota mechanics scratched their heads, couldnt figure out the problem was (other than "we think it's either your transmission or clutch...). Said to just push on through to Colorado, and deal with it when I got there. Well I made it, and I'm taking the car to couple shops tomorrow, to get it checked out again (I suspect it's the blown transimission issue), dont know what I'll do at this point. Gotta figure out how to get it back to Chicago, as cheaply as possible... never expected this from a Toyota w/ such low mileage.
#47 of 358 grinding lasted 20k miles before it stopped by upset4 Jul 22, 2007 (10:53 pm)
I knew it was coming. I travel a lot & rented cars to avoid breakdown far from home. Thought the humming & grinding was bad, but when it fell apart, it literally sounded like it fell out & it blew the clutch that moment. Replies to this message: gutloaded (Jul 23, 2007 8:32 am) upset4 (Jul 23, 2007 8:42 am) gutloaded (Jul 23, 2007 8:51 am)
#48 of 358 Re: grinding lasted 20k miles before it stopped [upset4] by gutloaded Jul 23, 2007 (8:32 am)
Replying to: upset4 (Jul 22, 2007 10:53 pm) Wow, so you drove 20,000 miles with the grinding before it blew? Hey all you other guys, how long did you drive w/ the grinding before it just puked out? Replies to this message: upset4 (Jul 23, 2007 8:42 am) gutloaded (Jul 23, 2007 8:51 am)
#49 of 358 Re: grinding lasted 20k miles before it stopped [gutloaded] by upset4 Jul 23, 2007 (8:42 am)
Replying to: gutloaded (Jul 23, 2007 8:32 am) Yes...it began very faint and progressively got louder and louder. We own courier business...so 20k miles comes quick for me. The last 5,000 I didn't drive it out of town - I thought any minute it would go because it got SO loud. Thank goodness when it did...I was 2 miles from home. Replies to this message: gutloaded (Jul 23, 2007 8:51 am)
#50 of 358 Re: grinding lasted 20k miles before it stopped [upset4] by gutloaded Jul 23, 2007 (8:51 am)
Replying to: upset4 (Jul 23, 2007 8:42 am) I'm at 85k, no warranty, on vacation in Colorado (home is in Chicago). Would you recommend new tranny, or rebuilt? Also, would you recommend using an independant Toyota certified mechanic, or taking it to a local Toyota dealer to have the work done? What did you wind up doing?

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