Table 1 shows ten common power train related problems of the 2005 Toyota Matrix. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the clutch (six problems).
Only 94,000 miles, fully dealer maintained, 5 speed manual transmission. Traveling at expressway speeds and loud screeching/banging from transmission. Was able to drive 6 more miles to dealership, but moved to right lane and went slower. Read details...
Clutch-was always very hard to put car into first and from first into second. After one year, took it into dealer, was told okay. After second year, took it into dealer, told floor mat too thick. Took floor mat out, same problem. Read details...
Took my car for check engine light, harsh shifting into reverse. I was told the ecm needed replacing. The ecm was replaced but the problems persist. When shifting into reverse the car lunges into gear after a few seconds. I am afraid of backing into someone in the parking lot. Read details...