| Issue ID | 713015 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10259200 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | MATRIX |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 18/02/07 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*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. The manufacturer stated that no recalls were available; therefore, they would not assume financial responsibility for the repairs. The contact is in the process of having the passenger side wheel bearings replaced. The failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage is 123,000. Updated 3/16/09 *cn updated 03/18/09.*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | TITUSVILLE, PA |
| VIN pattern | 2T1LR32E04CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 24/08/06 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | ALLEGHENY TOYOTA |
| Dealer's telephone number | 1-800-474-7884 |
| Dealer's city | FRANKLIN |
| Dealer's state code | PA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 16323 |