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#10 of 15 Matrix 07 Faulty Upholstery by mrp2 Dec 02, 2006 (3:42 pm)
I did not close on a Matrix 07 (base model 5M) because of a problem on the upholstery of the driver seat. There was a void (~1 inch) left/rear corner (where one seats on) so that the internal white foam was sticking out. It could clearly be seen standing up and before entering the car. It seemed to me that the upholstery had not been properly placed on the frame of driver seat or that someone with a considerable weight had seated on it, forcing the foam out. There was no indication of tear and was not observable on the front passenger set. The sales person stated that this is how the base model comes from Toyota. I asked to see other models. A smaller void (0.5”) on the same place was observed on another base model but not on a XR model.   The dealer was unconcerned and would not give me a “Due Bill” for this problem and insisted that Toyota warranty would cover this. The car on the lot was the one I wanted. I was ready to buy right then as we had agreed on the price. Instead I wasted 3 hours of my time.   Has anyone inspected the driver seat cloth upholstery for this problem? What opinions about the cloth used in the Matrix seats are out there?   Thanks Replies to this message: herzogtum71 (Dec 04, 2006 6:17 pm)
#11 of 15 Re: Matrix 07 Faulty Upholstery [mrp2] by herzogtum71 Dec 04, 2006 (6:17 pm)
Replying to: mrp2 (Dec 02, 2006 3:42 pm) I haven't heard of this problem with the Matrix before. The dealer is not correct about it being the norm for base Matrixes.   But the other thing the dealer said is correct. It should be covered under warranty -- but I suppose only if someone acknowledges that it isn't normal. I bought a Renault Medallion in 1987 that had a bubble on the vinyl on the front passenger seat. (Where you sat was fabric, but the sides of the seats were vinyl.) The dealer replaced the seat cover right away under warranty. Didn't try to tell me it was normal, though.
#12 of 15 Not normal by pf_flyer HOST Dec 06, 2006 (10:44 am)
I wouldn't consider gaps in the upholstery to be "normal" in any make or model. Not now, not back when I first started to drive, not when Model T's were rolling off the line!
#13 of 15 mold inside doors of matrix after rain by timber4 Aug 26, 2009 (4:58 am)
#14 of 15 mold inside doors of matrix after rain by timber4 Aug 26, 2009 (4:58 am)
After a torrential 30 minute high wind rain my 2004 Matrix started reeking of mold when I drive with windows open - took to dealership - 2 dealerships said they had NEVER heard of such a problem. They took door panels apart and there was some standing water collecting in bottom of car door - the drain holes were not plugged shut though according to repair technician - they blew out the water and sprayed with lysol which I provided . . . anyone else had to deal with this . . . .still smells like mold and I get allergic symptoms when driving with windows up or down but only smell with windows down. Nobody seems to be equipped to get rid of the mold and deal with this problem . . . Anybody else run into something like this? Thoughts, suggestions welcome. Thank you.
#15 of 15 Fold Down Passenger Seat by tcapps589 Nov 04, 2009 (2:05 pm)
Have seen several base model Matrix cars on the market, but need a passenger fold down seat (only comes on S model and above). Any chance of buying a fold down seat and installing on the base model...Or is this change NOT POSSIBLE, Too expensive or other factors. Thanks, Terry Capps

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