Toyota Matrix owners have reported 3 problems related to clutch broken (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While on the highway, our 2004 Toyota Matrix, approx. 98k miles started to buck and make a terrible grinding noise. We then lost 4th and 5th gears. We were fortunate to be able to take control of the vehicle and get to the side however we were stuck at night on the highway. The transmission bearings shredded causing the clutch to fail. Replacement cost $3500. 00. Since, we had read about hundreds of other similar complaints about this vehicle and were shocked that Toyota has not accepted responsibility for inferior parts and recalled the transmission. Toyota's reputation and thought of dependability and safety has faltered. It is sad because we have owned several other Toyota's in the past but will not consider purchasing another. We feel we were put knowingly into danger driving this vehicle as so many others unfortunately shared the same experience with same model/yr Toyota.
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I have a 2004 Toyota Matrix with mileage of 52,811 and a standard transmission. I had to replace the clutch. The warranty covers 60,000 miles or five years, so I was under the mileage but six months over the years. I understand that people are having problems with clutch/transmission with the 2003-2006 Matrixes. It seems very early to me for the clutch to have failed and it cost $1,295 to fix.
Clutch failure at 5100 miles; --- complete-- replaced by dealer at 8600 miles---- clutch failure. Dealer refuses to deal with warranty. Tells me that it is my fault, " I don't know how to drive a manual transmission". Indicates that my wife and I are "riding" the clutch and perhaps "racing" mentioned vehicle. After a combined driving experience of nearly 3/4 of century on driving manual transmissions with zero problems, I seriously doubt that the cause of my clutch failures are my driving abilities or habits. Dealer service mentions that there is no evidence of history of complaints against this particular vehicle. Instead wishes to pass the "blame" and cause onto the customer.