2004 Toyota Matrix transmission problems
27 complaints about transmission have been filed for the 2004 Toyota Matrix, which is 15% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 27 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 92,000 miles 27 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When transmission problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 27 transmission complaints that report mileage, the median is about 92,000 miles, and 19% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the transmission complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Clutch failure at 5100 miles; --- complete-- replaced by dealer at 8600 miles---- clutch failure. Dealer refuses to deal with warranty. Tells me that it is my fault, " I don't know how to drive a manual transmission". Indicates that my wife and I are "riding" the clutch and perhaps "racing" mentioned vehicle. After a combined driving experience of nearly 3/4 of century on driving manual transmissions with zero problems, I seriously doubt that the cause of my clutch failures are my driving abilities or habits.
Transmission failure on 2004 toyota matrix with manual transmission. The transmission is 4 years old and seems to have experience a bearing failure. Problem begins with loud rattling noise in the engine, which eventually leads to transmission failure as stated by similar owners. I discovered the chronic problem after reading a internet forum with 26 pages of the similar users with the same issues.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Toyota Matrix
- Air bags 36 complaints
- Cruise control 15 complaints
Transmission problems in other years
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