| Issue ID | 662323 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10217448 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | MATRIX |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 08/02/08 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Numerous clutch failures starting with #1 at 14k replaced at dealership in 04', four months after new purchase. Second replaced at 45k in 05'. Third replaced at 96k in may of 07'. Fourth installed tree months later with new fly wheel. Now syncro's are going. All problems with vehicle stem from transmission since new. No other "major" problems noted other than what would be expected as "normal" wear and tear. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 14000 |
| Number of Occurences | 4 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | TRENTON, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 2T1KY32E04CXXXXXX |
| 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 | 30/11/04 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | MAN |
| Vehicle speed | |
| 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 | MILLENIUM |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | HEMPSTED |
| Dealer's state code | NY |
| Dealer's ZIP code |