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.
2.9
hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
50,000 miles
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The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Matrix. While the contact was driving approximately 5 mph attempting to stop; the front driver side power window was activated, followed by a clunking and rattling noise. The vehicle had been previously repaired in December of 2008 under the NHTSA campaign id number 08V162000 (visibility:glass, side/rear). The contact stated the front driver's side window operated correctly before the recall remedy repair was performed on the vehicle. The vehicle had not been repaired for the most recent failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
2004 Toyota Matrix. Consumer states driver side front window clanks whenever its lowered below half way, and makes a rubbing noise when it is raised the consumer stated he experienced the exact symptoms as described in the recall notice. The consumer took the vehicle to a local garage to have the problem diagnosed. After locating a recall, the repair shop called a local Toyota dealer. But, when they checked the vehicle identification number, it was discovered the consumers vehicle was not included in the recall.
- Akron, NY, USA
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