2004 Toyota Matrix power train problems
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2004 Toyota Matrix — 27% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Low noise from engine area, then heard a pop or thud. After this came a scratchy/grinding noise when car was in gear and coasting. The noise went away when clutch was depressed or car was taken out of gear to coast. I called a service repair to make an appointment the same day. The very next day…”
filed Oct 27, 2013
“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. A car almost hit me which would of cost…”
filed Feb 11, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Matrix years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Matrix | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 Matrix | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 Matrix | 3 | 8% |
| 2007 Matrix | 4 | 4% |
| 2006 Matrix | 18 | 11% |
| 2005 Matrix | 23 | 11% |
| 2003 Matrix | 83 | 31% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Toyota Matrix
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.