11 problems related to manual transmission have been reported for the 2004 Toyota Matrix. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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. The clutch is still original and the trans needs replacing before it ? local dealer says there is nothing he do. We are going to put a new transmission in and drive it for another 40 k then dump it. Am completely disappointed in this car and in Toyota.
I own a 2004 Toyota Matrix 2wd base model with 5-speed manual transmission. I had 75,000 miles on it and very few issues until one day on the highway, the transmission seized up completely. The only recourse was to replace the entire transmission assembly.
Manual transmission seized while driving Toyota Matrix. Car totally locked up and stopped on the freeway. Car only had 114,000 miles on it and was regularly serviced. Faulty equipment and dangerous.
The car has a continuous grumble from clutch area, Toyota says it has a input shaft bearing failure. Estimated repair $3500. 00.
Toyota Matrix 2004 I have been noticing (what appeared to be) slippage in the clutch, especially at higher gears. This kept getting more problematic until 12-6-2009 the car would not go more than 20 mph and smelled hot. What appeared to be transmission oil was found on the driveway under the car. Note: upon looking at this issue via the www, I see this is a prevalent issue with Toyota Matrix but the car dealerships do not acknowledge this. ??.
I have a 2004 Matrix (5 speed manual) with 85k and the throwout bearing has failed. I was driving home from a concert with a few youth kids on Saturday night. I was entering the 1-10e trying to merge in with traffic when the throwout bearing failed. I tried to shift into 3rd gear, but it was stuck in 2nd. I had to slam the gear into place to prevent getting run over by a SUV. This was my second near-death experience this year in my car due to the transmission. Earlier, when the car was at 74k, the front axle on the transmission broke. This broke in the middle of a busy intersection where I had to keep swaying my body forward until the car had enough momentum to roll across. After replacing the front axle, I really do not have the money to fix another transmission issue. Toyota needs to recall their transmissions on the 2004 Matrix, I don't know how many more times I can afford to cheat death.
Transmission went out on highway.
Bearings failed in 5 speed manual transaxle on my 2004 Toyota Matrix with 135,000 kms.
2004 Toyota Matrix xrs transmission wear out in 6th gear. @ approx. 92,000 miles.
Bought a 2004 Toyota Matrix xr with only 60,000 miles. Transmission went out due to a faulty bearing. . . . No recall and no fault according to Toyota.
1. ) putting car into fourth gear and heard a loud whining and grinding metal sound. No indication before that there was any issues with car. Continued hearing grinding sound when putting car into different gears. 2. ) took to dealer and found that the transmission needed to be replaced. 3. ) took to a transmission shop and is currently being investigated for extent of damage. Bad bearings for sure and possibly need a rebuild on transmission.