4.8

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
22,000 miles

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problem #2

Dec 132009

Matrix

  • miles
Getting ready to exit a side street and car wouldn't go. I heard a thump, cracking noise and they it felt as if the wheel well had something stuck inside. Turned out that the ball joint was the culprit.

- Tracyton, WA, USA

problem #1

Jan 102005

Matrix

  • 44,000 miles
Prematurely the vehicle will get out of alignment. This would cause the steering wheel to pull to the left. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

- Manteno, IL, USA