| Issue ID | 560158 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10135887 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | MATRIX |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 12/07/05 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Clutch started slipping just before 30000 miles. Dealer said within normal operation. Clutch now at 33000 miles and needs replacement. Dealer refuses to replace, stating normal wear and tear. I feel the clutch is defective and the dealer won't acknowledge it. I have 18 years of experience driving manual transmissions and i don't abuse a clutch. *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 25000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SPRINGFIELD, VA |
| VIN pattern | 2T1KY38E23CXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 04/04/02 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| 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 | KOONS TYSONS TOYOTA |
| Dealer's telephone number | 7038472020 |
| Dealer's city | VIENNA |
| Dealer's state code | VA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 22182 |