Engine Oil Leaking problems of the 2003 Toyota Matrix

Two problems related to engine oil leaking have been reported for the 2003 Toyota Matrix. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Oil Leaking problem

Failure Date: 07/02/2004

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 out from under vehicle, and then the engine threw a connecting rod through the engine block and lower oil pan destroying the engine. The dealership is fighting me and concluded that there was no oil in the engine when all the oil came out when the rod struck the hole in my pan.

2 Engine Oil Leaking problem

Failure Date: 10/30/2002

Consumer visually noticed oil leaking from vehicle. Dealer diagnosed that the crank shaft key had failed and replaced. Ts.

Other Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of the 2003 Toyota Matrix

Engine And Engine Cooling problems	8
Check Engine Light On problems	6
Catalytic Convertor problems	4
Engine Exhaust System problems	2
Engine Knocking Noise problems	2
Loud Engine Noise problems	2
Engine Oil Leaking problems	2
Radiator problems	2
Engine problems	1
Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problems	1
Engine Failure problems	1
Car Stall problems	1

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