Table 1 shows 14 common power train related problems of the 2004 Toyota Matrix. The number one most common problem is related to the manual transmission (eleven problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission noise (seven problems).
Heard rattling when car in gear. Our mechanic said it is the main bearing in the transmission and it would get louder and then seize up eventually. This car has been regularly and well maintained and has only 107 k on it. Read details...
My car started making a weird noise. When the clutch was pushed in, the noise would stop. 3 weeks later I had to go to work so I got on the highway and the noise was getting louder and louder. My front wheels locked up and my transmission shot me out of gear. Read details...
Clutch slipping, worn out at only 52,000 miles. Read details...