5.0

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
19,800 miles

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problem #5

Mar 282008

Matrix 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 52,000 miles
Clutch slipping, worn out at only 52,000 miles.

- Elgin, TX, USA

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problem #4

Feb 082008

Matrix 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 14,000 miles
Numerous clutch failures starting with #1 at 14K replaced at dealership in 04', four months after new purchase. Second replaced at 45K in 05'. third replaced at 96K in may of 07'. fourth installed tree months later with new fly wheel. Now syncro's are going. All problems with vehicle stem from transmission since new. No other "major" problems noted other than what would be expected as "normal" wear and tear.

- Trenton, NJ, USA

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problem #3

Jan 182008

Matrix 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
The 2004 Toyota Matrix XLS has only 50,000 miles on it. Complete clutch failure on interstate.

- Rochester, MN, USA

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problem #2

Dec 142004

Matrix 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 20,000 miles
Clutch failed after 20K miles. Non-warranty item.

- San Diego, CA, USA

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problem #1

May 202004

Matrix

  • Manual transmission
  • 13,000 miles
We have a 2004 Toyota Matrix xrs the clutch went out at 13,000 miles. Dealer said it was driver error. We have another car with a clutch that has 165,000 miles without any clutch problems. The clutch smells like it is buring again and the dealer said it is from the old clutch even though they replaced it.

- Golden, CO, USA

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