Suspension Related Problems of the 2004 Toyota Matrix

Table 1 shows three common suspension related problems of the 2004 Toyota Matrix. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension wheel bearing (one problem).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Toyota Matrix


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 2004 Toyota Matrix

The Suspension problem

I just found out that the rear suspension cross-member (part # 51206-12190) in my 2004 Toyota Matrix is about to fail due to rust. While doing something else my mechanic happened to notice the issue. He showed me the problem and said it would be dangerous to drive the car.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Matrix. The contact stated that at 60,000 miles, the wheel bearings and rear axle failed. This increases the risk of a crash. The dealer could not determine the cause of the failure.   Read details...

The Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem

While driving under normal dry conditions on straight road vehicle drifted to left side of the highway ,attempted to gain control, went to right of highway, felt like play in the steering wheel. Corrected to the right, and it over corrected. Couldn't get the vehicle to go straight.   Read details...


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