Waiting for light to turn green, another driver alert me that there was smoke coming from engine compartment. I immediately open the hood and there was fire between engine and firewall. The vehicle was a leased 2002 toyota matrix xrs. My insurance company declared it a total loss. I tried to contact toyota and dealer several times for answers in regards to issue but I was given the same answer, fires were not covered by warranty, which is I understand but they never make an effort to make investigation to what caused the problem.
The worst 2002 Toyota Matrix problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Electrical1
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2002 Toyota Matrix 54
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical...
- To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used...
- The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix...
- Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal...
- Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad...
- Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal...
- This is to advise of various price adjustments that will affect Toyota Genuine Motor Oil and Long Life...
- Obsolete notice
- Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN...
- POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground...
What 2002 Toyota Matrix owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Consumer states took vehicle to the dealer for the 25,000 miles service, and asked the dealer to check the clutch because it was slipping. Dealer did not check the clutch. Consumer drove the vehicle out of the garage with the clutch slipping. Later, he had to take the vehicle back the second time. This time he asked dealer specifically that the clutch be checked. Dealer told consumer that that the clutch was defective.
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Questions about the 2002 Toyota Matrix
Is the 2002 Toyota Matrix reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2002 Toyota Matrix, fewer than a typical Matrix model year.
What is the 2002 Toyota Matrix year score?
The 2002 Toyota Matrix scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Toyota Matrix: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Toyota Matrix?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is transmission (1).
How many recalls does the 2002 Toyota Matrix have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Toyota Matrix have the most electrical problems?
The Toyota Matrix model years with the most electrical complaints are 2005 (23 complaints), 2006 (22 complaints) and 2003 (12 complaints).
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