2.6

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
57,500 miles

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problem #2

Jan 032013

Matrix 4-cyl

  • 115,000 miles
Three incidents - 2nd occurred in May 2014, 3rd in August 2014. Very large, clean cracks keep appearing in the same spots on the front windshield with no point of contact. They begin from the middle bottom of the windshield where the heat vents start and in a U-shape come out or at the top middle - behind rear view mirror - where heat vents start - like a smiley face to nearly the top of the windshield or a line down direct from middle of window. The first time it happened I was using the heater. The second time and 3rd time it was parked overnight but nothing was stolen, no other damage and nothing to indicate a point of contact such as a rock or sharp tool. Full cracks appear all at once - close to entire height of window and are not gradual. Replaced the windshield first time at my cost and need another replacement immediately as two large cracks are impairing visibility, take up the whole drivers side of the window and concerned for safety with upcoming road trip. Looking for another vehicle to buy as already had 2 other recalls with this vehicle. Need Toyota to replace 2nd windshield as this is clearly a manufacturers problem.

- Emeryville, CA, USA

problem #1

Aug 162014

Matrix 4-cyl

  • miles
Recall relapse: Driver side window off track. Needs driver glass bolts 2nd time. Toyota recall #: 80A GM recall #: 07273.

- Kn, TN, USA