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362 messages, Last post on Dec 06, 2009 at 11:54 AM
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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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Replying to: kimx (Jun 26, 2006 8:17 pm)
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Replying to: kwayne47 (Jul 04, 2006 9:46 pm)
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Replying to: kimx (Jul 05, 2006 2:08 pm) |
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Replying to: kimx (Jul 05, 2006 2:08 pm) 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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Replying to: mcdawgg (Jul 07, 2006 8:39 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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Replying to: mjustice11 (Dec 27, 2006 10:44 am) A bearing needed replacing that cost me about $Cdn 1800 to repair, which was about $1500 labour. I failed to change the manual transmission fluid at 100K, which Toyota Canada said meant that the repair costs were all mine. They offered $300 to cover the parts as a Goodwill gesture. I told them to keep it. The fact is the US site and GM Canada site (Vibe; said powertrain) both say that the trans fluid only needs to be replaced if the vehicle is used to tow. I had the bearings subsequently dissected by a Materials lab and a report written identifying the problem as a defective bearing assembly (Japanese bearing parts out of tolerance) that did not fail due to any poor lubrication condition. Toyota Canada again denied any responsibility, and said that any future communications on this issue would not be addressed. The only joy I have had to date, is driving daily (work commute) by the plant where the car was made (Cambridge, Ont.) with a neon placard on the back window for all to see that tells my story: 2003 Toyota Matrix Failed Manual Transmission 108K Me: $1800 Toyota: $0 Made in Cambridge I recently received a 2003 Matrix owner's customer satisfaction survey, which I sent back uncompleted to the president of Toyota Canada with a covering letter saying that he could fill it out on my behalf based on the enclosed copies of all of the correspondence. I would be interested in hearing about you experience. SH.
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Replying to: crimson_steve (Feb 14, 2007 9:58 am) By the way the clutch wnet out at about 30K, but Toyota id fix that.
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Replying to: jim19a (Feb 27, 2007 3:34 pm) |
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