I have a 2006 toyota matrix and the vehicle started jerking when it shifted out of 1st gear. It jerked so hard that I had to be careful to not lose control of the vehicle. Also the vehicle would stall when I would be in heavy traffic. The shifting issue occurred every time I drove it after the problem started. The stalling issue occurred around 5-6 times when I was driving. I recently took it into the dealership and they replaced the ECM for a cost of over $700 since I was out of factory warranty. So far, the problem has been corrected however, I noticed a service bulletin in 2007 which I believe toyota should have informed customer's. This was very scary when it occurred and luckily I didn't end up in an accident.
2006 Toyota Matrix transmission complaints
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I have a 2006 toyota matrix xrs 6 speed manual transmission. I purchased the car new and have serviced the car with the dealership from day one. Today I brought it in for its 45000 mile service and told them to check the clutch because we noticed it sticking/slipping in 5th gear. Turns out I need to replace the clutch at a cost of $1200 even though I have their platinum service/extended warranty plan. I haven't even worn out the brakes and I have to replace the clutch!!!! I am a 46 year old mother and have driven several cars with a manual transmission and never had to replace a clutch with such low mileage. I read on edmunds car space about this and it said to come to your website to document this.
Bearing going in 2006 toyota matrix 5 speed manual transmission.
Purchased certified pre owned - (leased) 2006 matrix 27940 miles 7/26/08 - on 11/12/08 32955 miles after oil change dealer wrote : "tires are wearing funny - aligned at n/c did not rotate rht rear cupping - 3/25/09 oil change 38632 - dealer wrote - rotate tires if needed - last time in had tire wear issue needs tires has 1 good tire on car on lf. Apparently this is a problem with toyota - haven't contacted dealer yet but will after reading complaints. I don't know if the after market shim fix will void my extended warranty or not......
I purchased a new 2006 toyota matrix xr awd on feb. 2006. I'm going through a 'what seems to be' a common problem with all matrix's "an ab-normal tire wear problem". The wear/chopping started at around 10k... It currently has 17k... I've rotated the tires 3 times already!!! The dealer is telling me it's a rear differential problem... They're replacing it under warranty... Not sure if this will fix the problem??? The tires are all choppy and worn now (at only 17 miles) ... They must be replaced under warranty!!
Clutch had to be replaced at 35,557 miles.
I had check engine light on and couldn't get inspection. Dealer said I need new transmission and had replace the transmission with the same problem and they replace engine control module again.
I had a check engine light on so I went to the dealer to get it fix. They told me I need a new transmission.
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