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.
This is a known problem with the Matrix but Toyota refuses to fix it and it is not part of a recall. It causes many problems like tire warranty's, repair warranty's and vehicle inspection. I'm not sure what steps to take to have this fixed at Toyotas expense but I don't believe the cost should be on the consumer as Toyota has admitted that it is a design flaw. Things like this are what pushes consumers to buy another brand.
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This is a known problem with the Matrix but Toyota refuses to fix it and it is not part of a recall. It causes many problems like tire warranty's, repair warranty's and vehicle inspection. I'm not sure what steps to take to have this fixed at Toyotas expense but I don't believe the cost should be on the consumer as Toyota has admitted that it is a design flaw. Things like this are what pushes consumers to buy another brand.
- Robert M., Henryville, US