Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Toyota / Matrix / 2003
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
007125600 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 Main bearing in the manual transmission failed. needed new transmission and clutch. toyota canada and my dealer covered 60% of cost 5mth past warranty
007120548 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 On 6 september 2007,my wife was driving the 2003 matrix, when without warning the motor started to make an excessive noise in the engine, she pulled
007119228 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 My husband, william palmer-taylor, bought our 2003 toyota matrix in the boston, ma area before joining me in california. because of a programming
007116263 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 I own a 2003 toyota matrix 5-speed with 75k miles on it. serviced every 5k miles by the dealership until 60k, and has had regular oil changes and all
007116109 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 Clutch failed within the 36 thousand warranty period. dealer and toyota say that it is a wear item and not covered. many of the same reports of owners
007102447 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 I was driving the vehicle home when the check engine light came on steady. i did not pay much attention to it as i realized that more than likely the
003101743 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 CLUTCH ON THE 2003 TOYOTA MATRIX XRS SMOKES AND SLIPS AND HAS SINCE 3500 MILES. *AK
006087300 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 In 9/02 i was involved in an accident. while driving at 45 mph on wet a road, i applied the brakes hard and did not stop before hitting the vehicle
006085589 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 I am the second owner of mt toyota xr and brought the car for the excellent reputation toyota has as i knew i would be driving it a lot as a regular
006085093 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 Purchased used 2003 matrix in oct 2005, paid for quality guard plus deluxe through nissan dealership where i purchased the car to cover mechanical
006084935 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 The plastic covering on the drivers side front interior door opening lever has split. this has caused development of a sharp edge which caused me to
006084934 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 The plastic covering on the drivers side front interior door opening lever has split. this has caused development of a sharp edge which caused me to
006083718 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 When on the highway especially, vehicle lurches forward and accelerates quite noticeably. it does this at least once daily when accelerating or
006077425 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 Front wheel bearing replaced & both rear wheel bearing (hub)assemblies replaced with only 103,000 kilometers on 2003 toyota matrix. is my case an
006077424 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 Front wheel bearing replaced & both rear wheel bearing (hub)assemblies replaced with only 103,000 kilometers on 2003 toyota matrix. is my case an
006076549 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 I have a 2003 toyota matrix. there is a thin metal covering on the door handle. the metal has separated from the plastic base. it is like a razor
006069752 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 Been having problems with my clutch - on hills, you can smell it burning. the breaking point has gradually been getting further and further out. i
006065859 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 Dt*: the contact stated since purchase there was an intermittent drip under the vehicle while parked. the contact determined the condensation from
006063095 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 Your crash testing gave the 2003 toyota matrix xr awd five stars for side impact regarding head injury potential for driver. we used your ratings when
006062460 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 2003 toyota matrix - clutch burns too easily. i learned how to drive on a std, have driven them for 15 year and never had this burning problem. this
005049609 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 This morning i discovered a crack in the windshield spanning 3/4 of the length of the windshield, across the bottom above the wipers, in an inverted u
005035591 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 Dt: the contact stated the check engine light came on constantly. this started 3-4 months ago. the dealer has had to reset the codes several times.
005034627 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 Dt: 2003 toyota matrix. the consumer states the vehicle is leaking gas from the fuel tank due to internal flapper breaking. this problem has not
005025827 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 Check engine light came on. took my matrix to dealer the very next day(am).diagnosed as faulty charcoal fuel canister. dealer informed me that the
005022958 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 While driving my car, it will start to miss out and then stall. upon restarting, the engine light comes on. i took it to the dealer where they
005022957 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 While driving my car, it will start to miss out and then stall. upon restarting, the engine light comes on. i took it to the dealer where they
005022956 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 While driving my car, it will start to miss out and then stall. upon restarting, the engine light comes on. i took it to the dealer where they
005022955 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 While driving my car, it will start to miss out and then stall. upon restarting, the engine light comes on. i took it to the dealer where they
003021616 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 Driving under normal conditions you can smell the burning coming from the clutch which is normal after a couple days of driving whe it started to turn
005017427 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 I have an 2003 toyota matrix xrs. clutch started slipping and you can smell it most of the time. has 53,000 miles. i have driven many standards
005017426 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 I have an 2003 toyota matrix xrs. clutch started slipping and you can smell it most of the time. has 53,000 miles. i have driven many standards
005015952 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 While driving driver noticed that the dashboard would become unreadable due to glare from the sun at any time. this causes poor visibility for the
004015686 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 WHEN STEPPING ON THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO MOVE. THE CONSUMER HAD TO HIT THE BRAKES REAL HARD TO STOP THE VEHICLE.*AK
005014791 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 I own a 2003 matrix xr000 with 53000 miles. i had the front pads and rotors turned at 33000 miles by toyota. last month i felt the steering wheel
005014790 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 I own a 2003 matrix xr000 with 53000 miles. i had the front pads and rotors turned at 33000 miles by toyota. last month i felt the steering wheel
005013162 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 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
004008921 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 The clutch on my 2003 matrix failed at 32,000 miles. i've owned manual transmission cars all my life and have never had this happen until at least
004001351 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 TAIL PIPE ASSEMBLY (CATALYTIC CONVERTER INSIDE OF MUFFLER) IS BAD . *AKI
004315010 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 I wish to question the safety of seat belt design, as my son has now--3 times--gotten so tangled in his rear-seat belt that it had to be cut to get
004313751 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 WHILE DRIVING. CLUTCH FAILED AT 38,000 MILES. CONTACTED THE DEALER. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK
004312120 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 I'm an owner of a 2003 toyota matrix and my engine has the famous sludge issue related to past toyota autos of recent years. i don't have all my
003312074 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 REAR SPOILER CRACKED. DEALER STATED THAT IT WASN'T COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY.*AK
004294527 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 Ltr on behalf of mrs. lola betancourt (va)re a electrical fire in her 2003 toyota matric( vin: 2r1k32e13co48258) originating at the driver side door
004289796 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 I have a 2003 toyota matrix with approximately 38,000 miles on it. vehicle was driven for about 6 or more hours when it began a loud knocking sound,
004289631 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 Consumer was pulling into a parking space and the vehicle accelerated while consumer's foot was on the brakes, striking a tree on the front
004288534 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 I have had problems with my clutch since i bought my car new in aug 2002. it is hard to get it to go into reverse and first gear at times. i have
003288448 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 I took the matrix in twice shortly after i bought it because the car would unexpectedly lunge forward while at a complete stop. i also complained
003288447 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 I took the matrix in twice shortly after i bought it because the car would unexpectedly lunge forward while at a complete stop. i also complained
004288386 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 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
004287429 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 I was driving vehicle for about 4 hours prior to problem. vehicle starting making a tapping noise as if the valves were knocking. oil started leaking
004287301 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 While driving the vehicle accelerated without warning. as a result the consumer had to dodge a vehicle and drove into a corn field. the cause has not
004286313 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 While driving 20 mph vehicle stalled. vehicle was towed to the dealership, and mechanic determined that automatic transmission failed. automatic
003285588 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 When the sun is shining you can not read the speedometer or the guages. he driver is driving blind without any instruments or guages. this is a
003285566 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 Clutch switch which completes circuit for ignition switch is hard to engage, especially for my wife when wearing shoes with heels. if car is
004280898 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 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
004280196 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 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
003278580 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 The engine doesn't have enough compression to hold the car when parked in gear even on low inclines. it will slowly roll away on low inclines and
002275991 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 After purchase, complained of "steering wander." not only did the dealer carmax toyota not fix the problem, but returned the car with
004269095 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING IS VERY POOR, OBSTRUCTING THE CONSUMER'S ABILITY TO SEE SPEEDOMETER, GAS GAUGE, AND OIL PRESSURE. *AK *LA
004267293 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 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
0000266232 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 When at a stop sign or when placing vehicle in reverse engine will race and vehicle will unexpectedly accelerate out of control. *ak engine
003266184 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 Whenever vehicle was at a stop signal and without warning vehicle surged forward. consumer's foot was on the brakes when surging occurred. this
0000261727 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 When the sun visor was pulled down it only came down half way. as a result the driver was blinded by the sun. the dashboard has chrome trim so when
0000261726 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 When the sun visor was pulled down it only came down half way. as a result the driver was blinded by the sun. the dashboard has chrome trim so when
004260077 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 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
004258678 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 The gauge cluster in the 2003 toyota matrix is in red. in bright sunlight, it can be impossible to read the gauges. i have tried various makes of
004256558 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 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
004255825 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 Toyota matrix 2003 (also applies to pontiac vibe 2003) as instruments are the same. use of all "red" colored instruments, (speedometer, tachometer,
004255824 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 Toyota matrix 2003 (also applies to pontiac vibe 2003) as instruments are the same. use of all "red" colored instruments, (speedometer, tachometer,
003249154 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 Annoying squeak when clutch is disengaged. this as occurred since purchase date. clutch slave cylinder has been replaced, lubed approximately 7
003246830 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 I had a flat tire and changed it but when i took off the tire the brake drum came off with the rim. i put on the spare and the next day driving to
003241539 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 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
003238457 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 The instrument panel lighting is inadequate. most of the time i simply cannot ready the instrument panel, including the speedometer. while i haven't
0000236951 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 Consumer called complaining about having problems with the speedometer. the speedometer has a red back light and as a result the driver cannot see
003235377 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 FRONT BRAKES JERK BACK AND FORTH WHEN APPLIED. *AK
003233898 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 The 2003 toyota matrix i was driving hit the back of a pick-up truck when the brakes locked up and the vehicle began to skid. the matrix went
003229081 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 Consumer stated that they were having problems seeing the functions in the instrument panel due to the lights. dealer notified. *ak the
003210725 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT WAS DIM, WHICH CAUSED IMPAIRED VISION. *JB
003207794 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 I had a vibration in my dashboard for a month and thought it was the plastic in the dash ... unfortunately, it is a structure defect in the frame that
003206803 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 A STRONG CHEMICAL FUME ENTERED THROUGH THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE. *JB
0000206083 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO READ THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, IN BRIGHT SUNLIGHT. *AK *JB
0000201374 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 THE TIRES WERE INCOMPATIBLE FOR THE VEHICLE.*AK *JB
003196700 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 Purchased a 2003 matrix rs with option pk that included 17" wheels, abs, all weather guard package, and sports trim. first snow i found out the
002194463 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 While driving, consumer attempted to make turns and steering was very hard. consumer visually noticed a fluid leaking from under vehicle. dealer
002181042 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 While air conditioner is running and normal braking vehicle will surge forward. due to an increase in rpms. please provide any further information.*
002103319 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 On a sunny trip from san diego to san francisco and another sunny trip from san diego to phoenix the dash board dials were unreadable. i found that
0000096623 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 The instrument panel is designed to appear "blacked out" when the vehicle is not running. this is accomplished trhough the use a dark plastic cover.
003230961 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 Toyota matrix 2003 xrs on 2nd transmision and still having problems. clutch is also nasty. many others with same car having simmilar problems. www.
003230477 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 Toyota matrix 2003 xrs on 2nd transmision and still having problems. clutch is also nasty. many others with same car having simmilar problems. www.
003230476 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 Toyota matrix 2003 xrs on 2nd transmision and still having problems. clutch is also nasty. many others with same car having simmilar problems. www.
003229566 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 Consumer stated that they were having problems seeing the functions in the instrument panel due to the lights. dealer notified. *ak the
003229307 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE HOOD JUST POPPED UP AND SMASHED THE WINDSHIELD AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *AK *SCC *JB
003228822 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE HOOD JUST POPPED UP AND SMASHED THE WINDSHIELD AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *AK *SCC *JB
003228567 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 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
003228082 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 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
003226397 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 Went to dealer twice;complained about brakes pulling right; told they couldn't reproduce problem and the brakes were just "adjusting"; today, failure
003225912 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 Went to dealer twice;complained about brakes pulling right; told they couldn't reproduce problem and the brakes were just "adjusting"; today, failure
003224203 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 While traveling on the highway and without prior warning, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. *ak the consumer was unable to read the dashboard lights
003224202 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 While traveling on the highway and without prior warning, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. *ak the consumer was unable to read the dashboard lights
003222789 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 After washing and waxing the vehical i noticed paint the to be blistering in certain spots of the car. the blistering was caused by bird droppings.
0000219095 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 When the sun light reflected onto the instrument panel it made the digital console unreadable. the consumer spent $180 to have the windows tinted in
0000218617 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 PROBLEMS WITH PARKING BRAKE. DRIVER COULD DRIVE THE VEHICLE FOR MILES WITH THE PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED WITHOUT A NOTICEABLE DRAG. *MR PH
0000218613 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 When the sun light reflected onto the instrument panel it made the digital console unreadable. the consumer spent $180 to have the windows tinted in
0000218135 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 PROBLEMS WITH PARKING BRAKE. DRIVER COULD DRIVE THE VEHICLE FOR MILES WITH THE PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED WITHOUT A NOTICEABLE DRAG. *MR PH
003212562 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 There was no drag when driving with the parking brake fully applied. the consumer was afraid the parking will not work in an emergency. mr scc *
003212082 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 There was no drag when driving with the parking brake fully applied. the consumer was afraid the parking will not work in an emergency. mr scc *
003211427 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 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
003207282 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 A STRONG CHEMICAL FUME ENTERED THROUGH THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE. *JB
0000206562 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO READ THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, IN BRIGHT SUNLIGHT. *AK *JB
0000201847 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 THE TIRES WERE INCOMPATIBLE FOR THE VEHICLE.*AK *JB
002199616 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 THE CAR SEATS HAVE A WHITE LINT AND BALLING FRONT AND BACK. THE PROBLEM IS ONLY GETTING WORSE. THE MATERIAL LOOKS LIKE IT IS WEARING OUT.
002199144 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 THE CAR SEATS HAVE A WHITE LINT AND BALLING FRONT AND BACK. THE PROBLEM IS ONLY GETTING WORSE. THE MATERIAL LOOKS LIKE IT IS WEARING OUT.
0000197776 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 When vehicle is parked on and upgrade, consumer states the vehicle rolls backwards. the vehicle is an automatic. cause is unknown. please provide
003197165 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 Purchased a 2003 matrix rs with option pk that included 17" wheels, abs, all weather guard package, and sports trim. first snow i found out the
002197119 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 The daytime running lights turn on mysteriously at night while the car is turned off. symptoms included a dead battery after not driving the car for
002196654 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 The daytime running lights turn on mysteriously at night while the car is turned off. symptoms included a dead battery after not driving the car for
002194931 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 CONSUMER VISUALLY NOTICED OIL LEAKING FROM VEHICLE. DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE CRANK SHAFT KEY HAD FAILED AND REPLACED. TS
002194928 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 While driving, consumer attempted to make turns and steering was very hard. consumer visually noticed a fluid leaking from under vehicle. dealer
002194927 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 While driving, consumer attempted to make turns and steering was very hard. consumer visually noticed a fluid leaking from under vehicle. dealer
002194466 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 CONSUMER VISUALLY NOTICED OIL LEAKING FROM VEHICLE. DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE CRANK SHAFT KEY HAD FAILED AND REPLACED. TS
002194462 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 While driving, consumer attempted to make turns and steering was very hard. consumer visually noticed a fluid leaking from under vehicle. dealer
002194461 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 While driving, consumer attempted to make turns and steering was very hard. consumer visually noticed a fluid leaking from under vehicle. dealer
002193861 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 The auto headlight system that turns the headlights on and off does not function properly. it turns the headlights on at all times of the day, more
002189274 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 Consumer stated the sun light on the dash board causes severe visibility to see the instrument gauges. problems affects consumers vision. dealer has
002189263 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 Consumer stated the sun light on the dash board causes severe visibility to see the instrument gauges. problems affects consumers vision. dealer has
002187563 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 Consumer states the instrument panel has "red lights" and can not be seen in the sunlight. the consumer cannot view the odometer and other settings
002187552 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 Consumer states the instrument panel has "red lights" and can not be seen in the sunlight. the consumer cannot view the odometer and other settings
002187551 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 Consumer states the instrument panel has "red lights" and can not be seen in the sunlight. the consumer cannot view the odometer and other settings
002183219 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 While driving down highway vehicle started pulling to the right, owner then pulled over, and tire was completely flat. when taken to dealership, they
002181052 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 While air conditioner is running and normal braking vehicle will surge forward. due to an increase in rpms. please provide any further information.*
002102713 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 Returned the new 2003 vehicle to carmax toyota complaining of steering wander. not only did they not fix the problem, but the vehicle was returned to
002102482 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 This model is equipped with automatic headlights that dim the dash lights when they come on. unfortunately, the design of the light sensor is
002096877 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
0000096630 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 The instrument panel is designed to appear "blacked out" when the vehicle is not running. this is accomplished trhough the use a dark plastic cover.
002093258 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 The air conditioning started to blow hot air, then the engine started stalling and the engine check sign came on. toyota said it was a stone that got
002093256 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 The air conditioning started to blow hot air, then the engine started stalling and the engine check sign came on. toyota said it was a stone that got
002093251 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 The air conditioning started to blow hot air, then the engine started stalling and the engine check sign came on. toyota said it was a stone that got
002093252 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 The air conditioning started to blow hot air, then the engine started stalling and the engine check sign came on. toyota said it was a stone that got
002093250 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 The air conditioning started to blow hot air, then the engine started stalling and the engine check sign came on. toyota said it was a stone that got
002093249 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 The air conditioning started to blow hot air, then the engine started stalling and the engine check sign came on. toyota said it was a stone that got
0000028078 TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 CONSUMER HAS A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IN BRIGHT SUNLIGHT IS BLANK. *JG

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