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2004 Toyota MATRIX Power Train Manual Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	723257
Internal NHTSA #	10268239
Manufacurer	TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	MATRIX
Model Year	2004
File date	03/02/09
Component	POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota matrix. While driving approximately 65 mph on normal road conditions, the contact downshifted to fourth gear and heard a grinding and squealing noise. The noise occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and it was discovered that the gear bearings were worn, which resulted in gear fluid leakage from the seals. The gear fluid was dispensed into the fluid reservoir. The technician recommended replacing the manual transmission and clutch. The vehicle is currently inoperative and has not been repaired. The vin was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 94,620.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	94620
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	SAN QUENTIN, CA
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
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	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	65
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2004 Toyota MATRIX Power Train Manual Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Toyota MATRIX Power Train Manual Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects

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