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#65 of 395 Re: 03 Matrix Transmission completely trashed @ 62K [glaw] by labamba Aug 16, 2007 (7:42 pm)
Replying to: glaw (Aug 15, 2007 11:29 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!
#66 of 395 Re: CAMVAP 1-800-207-0685 [glaw] by labamba Aug 16, 2007 (7:53 pm)
Replying to: glaw (Aug 16, 2007 5:25 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!
#67 of 395 Re: '05 XRS, Clutch went at 33k miles... [kimx] by handers Aug 21, 2007 (10:38 am)
Replying to: kimx (Jun 26, 2006 9:17 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?
#68 of 395 2008 Matrix Info by dave145 Aug 27, 2007 (10:07 am)
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 Replies to this message: labamba (Aug 27, 2007 12:41 pm)
#69 of 395 Re: 2008 Matrix Info [dave145] by labamba Aug 27, 2007 (12:41 pm)
Replying to: dave145 (Aug 27, 2007 10:07 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
#70 of 395 Re: 03 Matrix Transmission completely trashed @ 62K [matrixreloaded] by the_moose Aug 30, 2007 (4:14 pm)
Replying to: matrixreloaded (Mar 22, 2007 9:05 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 Replies to this message: jamesimcb (Sep 17, 2007 10:07 am) kiawah (Sep 17, 2007 10:48 am) jamesimcb (Sep 27, 2007 9:30 am)
#71 of 395 Re: 03 Matrix Transmission completely trashed @ 62K [the_moose] by jamesimcb Sep 17, 2007 (10:07 am)
Replying to: the_moose (Aug 30, 2007 4:14 pm) ok...here is an update..i took my car into a mechanic and he swears it is not the transmission...so i agreed to let him take it apart. Turns out it is a clutch throw bearing?? haven't received the final bill yet however i will keep everyone up to date. considering it is about 10-12 hours to get the transmission in and out I don't anticipate that it will be an inexpensive repair but still less expensive then 1800-3000 which is the quotes that I was previously getting. There is no doubt a defect on this transmission and I believe that this problem has caused my clutch to wear prematurely. As another side, I had a seized caliper on my matrix just the other day. You can get a rebuilt caliper from NAPA cost is $80. Replies to this message: kiawah (Sep 17, 2007 10:48 am) jamesimcb (Sep 27, 2007 9:30 am)
#72 of 395 Re: 03 Matrix Transmission completely trashed @ 62K [jamesimcb] by kiawah Sep 17, 2007 (10:48 am)
Replying to: jamesimcb (Sep 17, 2007 10:07 am) The clutch throw out bearing, normally only becomes engaged and spinning when your depress the clutch pedal. The face of the bearing is what actually presses against the fingers of the pressure plate, which when the fingers are pressed release the grip on the clutch plate (allowing the clutch plate which is connected to main shaft of the transmission to stop spinning).   Normally when there are throw out bearing failures, you'll find that the driver rests their foot on the clutch (thereby keeping the bearing spinning), or the clutch is improperly adjusted and the bearing doesn't release far enough away from the pressure plate.   That's a cheaper and easier parts fix compared to a transmission bearing where you have to take the transmission actually apart. In this case, you just are unbolting the transmission from the engine. The throwout bearing and clutch are in between the engine and transmission. Replies to this message: jamesimcb (Sep 27, 2007 9:30 am)
#73 of 395 Re: 03 Matrix Transmission completely trashed @ 62K [kiawah] by jamesimcb Sep 27, 2007 (9:30 am)
Replying to: kiawah (Sep 17, 2007 10:48 am) Updated to the 2003 matrix with transmission problems. It turns out it was the main bearing just as with all of the other people that have made the claim here. It was not the clutch throw bearings after all Bottom line is that I needed a completely rebuilt tranny due to the main bearing failure. The Mr. Transmission that ended up doing the repair said that he is working on these quite often. There was a Pontiac Vibe in the shop while I was there with the same problem. Makes you say hmmm....oh and btw there is an updated kit for the transmission, not sure if that means that there was a problem identified and it has since been fixed or what?
#74 of 395 Same story - 03 matrix transmission trashed by tbrane Sep 28, 2007 (10:59 am)
With less than 100,000 miles on my 5 speed manual, I began hearing a funny noise in June. I ignored it thinking it was a fan and wanted to see what would come of it. Yesterday, Sept. 27, 2007, my car suddenly hardly made it to work. I dropped it off at the mechanic and had him take me to work. Guess what? Yup, to my shock and surprise, it's the transmission. I thought I had a reliable car and how often to manual's have transmission problems???? My wife is due to have a baby this next week. Great timing. Thanks Toyota for going cheap on something that is so important. Next time cut cost on windshield wipers. They're easier to replace. Until I can get it fixed, I'm grinding my bearings and I can't shift into 2nd anymore. Please, somebody offer some advice. I'd be in on the lawsuit, just tell me what I need to do. - tbrane

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