Numerous times I have been unable start the vehicle due to being unable to push the clutch in far enough. I have had to remove my shoes to be able to push the clutch in far enough for the switch to activate and start the vehicle. I also have had problems when in traffic and the 'self-adjusting' clutch fails and stalls the vehicle.
2003 Toyota Matrix transmission complaints
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While driving 20 MPH vehicle stalled. Vehicle was towed to the dealership, and mechanic determined that automatic transmission failed. Automatic transmission was repaired, but the problem recurred.
My car has 30,000 miles and the clutch has burned out. The dealership is refusing to repair without charge to me. They want $1084. My car is only 2 years and I'm the original owner.
Premature clutch failure, the clutch start slipping around 15000 miles, the dealer said will not replace clutch due to wear and tear. Have another 92 corolla for 6 years with clutch never had a problem. Others are complaining about that matrix xrs clutch too, not just only me. Feels like toyota betrayed their customers.
At 34,000 miles the clutch began slipping. Toyota stated that it was from misuse, that my wife was driving it improperly. My wife, age 57, has been driving clutch cars all her life and averages 100,000 miles per clutch. The tires are still good and worn evenly, which shows lack of abuse. Toyota has not stood by their vehicle on this one, we're apparently on our own for the repair. So much for the 60,000 mile warranty.
While shifting gears a noise was heard coming from underneath the vehicle. Transmission would down shift on its own. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle home. The next day, vehicle would start up but the transmission would not engage. Consumer had vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined transmission needed to be replaced due to worn out parts.
My clutch went out at 29k miles. This is not acceptable. I have been drving a stnd for years now and never had this problem. The clutch on the 2003 toyota matrix xrs is a design error and should be recalled. Too many people have had this problem for it to be drving habits. Toyota should take care of it's customers and rectify this situation!
Annoying squeak when clutch is disengaged. This as occurred since purchase date. Clutch slave cylinder has been replaced, lubed approximately 7 times, clutch set replaced. Still squeaking!
I own a 2003 toyota matrix xrs and the engine intermittently shuts off when I push in the clutch. This happens on city streets when I am going slow. Today it happened twice when I was slowing to make a right turn. It has happened many many times since I bought the car last november. I have been unable to get it to happen with anyone from the selling toyota dealer or from the toyota region in my car. I do have at least 4 witnesses who have been in my car when it happened. I know of another matrix owner in southern calif with the same problem. Another matrix owner in kansas had the same exact problem in 2002 and he got toyota to replace the throttle body and the problem has not resurfaced. I am at my wits end as to how to get my car fixed. It is dangerous and I am going to cause an accident one of these days. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Toyota matrix 2003 xrs on 2nd transmision and still having problems. Clutch is also nasty. Many others with same car having simmilar problems. Www.matrixowners.com has a forum with at least 30 people with probelms alone.
Premature clutch wear caused by heavier vehicle.original clutch was intended for the toyota celica gts 2 door. The same clutch is now being used for the matrix xrs 4 door wagon wich is approx. 200+ pounds heavier than the celica. Www.matrixowners.com has several posts from owners all over the us and canada reporting the same issue. The clutch is starting to show failure at 15,000 miles and dealers are refusing to cover this under warranty.
Manual clutch failed at 6500 miles. Dealership states this is due to my driving habits, even though I have been driving stick-shifts for 10 years, and even though I have never worn down a clutch in 150k miles of driving them. Cost me $1277, which was a *discounted* price!!
When vehicle is parked on and upgrade, consumer states the vehicle rolls backwards. The vehicle is an automatic. Cause is unknown. Please provide any further information. Ts
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