CarComplaints.com Notes: The Toyota Matrix is the mechanical twin of the Pontiac Vibe.
Both models were a joint GM-Toyota venture, manufactured together at a NUMMI production facility in Fremont, CA. Only the heating & A/C systems are different.
On the base model 2003 matrix door handles crack. Fall off in your hand,or found on the ground next to the car. The dealer said it was sun damage. They need to paint them or coat them as with the upscale models. It's happened 5 times with different doors .
Also with doors in the back which are hardly used. Anyone else have this annoying problem?? RB
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On the base model 2003 matrix door handles crack. Fall off in your hand,or found on the ground next to the car. The dealer said it was sun damage. They need to paint them or coat them as with the upscale models. It's happened 5 times with different doors .
Also with doors in the back which are hardly used. Anyone else have this annoying problem?? RB
- Rose B., Sunrise, FL, US