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Re: clutch replace to many times! [zoomzoomzoom5]
by matrixreloaded
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Aug 15, 2007 (9:05 am)
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Replying to: zoomzoomzoom5 (Aug 10, 2007 5:43 pm)
I agree, this is the worst car (2004 Matrix XRS) I have ever owned...it is truly a lemon. My 94 tercel is a much better car but unfortunately my mom won't give it back!!
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Re: 03 Matrix Transmission completely trashed @ 62K [matrixreloaded]
by glaw
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Aug 15, 2007 (10:29 am)
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Replying to: matrixreloaded (Aug 15, 2007 8:58 am)
Please!! start by checking out CAMVAP at 1-800-207-0685 or camvap.ca . When you call you will either be talking to Mindy or Jill. CAMVAP's decisions are legally binding and if enough people contact them they will be better able to understand the scope of this problem. At least call or go online and find out what it is about!!
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Re: 03 Matrix Transmission completely trashed @ 62K [glaw]
by jamesimcb
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Aug 16, 2007 (1:40 am)
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Replying to: glaw (Aug 15, 2007 10:29 am)
Yet another victim. Glad to see i am not the only one. 125,000 km's and it started getting louder. Its now really loud at 135 km's. Dealer is suggesting a new tranny! This is insane. Pure junk! I bought a manual thinking it would be cheaper to repair? Wrong! 3K to rebuild and install. If you check ebay, plenty of automatic trannys available for sale, no manual trannys? hmmm...??? obviously demand is very high for manual transmissions leading me to believe this is a very common problem.
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CAMVAP 1-800-207-0685
by glaw
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Aug 16, 2007 (4:25 am)
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Has anybody tried contacting CAMVAP ??????????????? It may just get your money back!!!!!!!!
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Re: 03 Matrix Transmission completely trashed @ 62K [glaw]
by labamba
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Aug 16, 2007 (6:42 pm)
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Replying to: glaw (Aug 15, 2007 10:29 am)
2004 xrs clutch went out at 4,000 miles, toyota paid. clutch went out again at 23,000 miles, toyota said I ride the clutch and I had to pay. 27,000 miles today and the clutch is slipping. The car is a piece of crap. I had a 92 Honda Civic si Hatchback 5 speed with 320,000 of MY miles on it and replaced that clutch once!!! SUDDENLY I CAN'T DRIVE A STICK! Toyota says that I am the only one they ever heard of with this problem. The clutch is under engineered and there is NO class action lawsuit that I know of. OUCH WHAT A FEELING! Should have bought a Honda!
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Re: CAMVAP 1-800-207-0685 [glaw]
by labamba
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Aug 16, 2007 (6:53 pm)
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Replying to: glaw (Aug 16, 2007 4:25 am)
This is for Canadians! I can't even get lemon law action since I live in a different state from where I bought this piece of JUNK. I just tried to trade it in today and guess what, IT'S WORTH NOTHING!
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Re: '05 XRS, Clutch went at 33k miles... [kimx]
by handers
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Aug 21, 2007 (9:38 am)
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Replying to: kimx (Jun 26, 2006 8:17 pm)
I have a 2004 XRS manual six speed and my clutch is slipping. Dealership says that it is normal wear and tear therfore not covered by the 60K powertrain warranty. Now if it is were an automatic it would have been covered. But apparently b/c I am an idiot and don't know how to drive a stick...and being a girl....I must not be driving it right and need to cough up $1200 to have it replaced. This is crap...too many people are having the same problem...Count me in on what ever action needs to be taken. I also keep having a problem with my alignment...anyone out there have the same issue? 
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2008 Matrix Info
by dave145
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Aug 27, 2007 (9:07 am)
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I am considering an 08 Matrix but have read about all the problems with 03 & 04 models.
Does anone know if the problems have been solved in later models (such as 07 or 08s)? I also don't find mention of these problems at sites other than Edmunds. Any consumer reports or other mentioning these transmission & clutch problems?
Any help would be appreciated
Thanks
Dave
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Re: 2008 Matrix Info [dave145]
by labamba
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Aug 27, 2007 (11:41 am)
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Replying to: dave145 (Aug 27, 2007 9:07 am)
Hi Dave,
I've also put in my 2 cents at matrixowners.com. The real problem is with the dealers and the company itself. They are the ones that have decided, in spite of numerous complaints, that there is no problem. Three years later and my top of the line Matrix xrs is worth less than 1/2 of what I paid for it. 27,000 miles and my 3rd clutch is slipping. I'll NEVER buy a Toyota product again! My advice, buy a Honda!
Good luck
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Re: 03 Matrix Transmission completely trashed @ 62K [matrixreloaded]
by the_moose
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Aug 30, 2007 (3:14 pm)
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Replying to: matrixreloaded (Mar 22, 2007 8:05 pm)
i have 2003 5 speed with 180 k
the main bearing is going getting louder daily
did anybody have any luck with toyota with this problem
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