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.
I finished shopping and upon entering my car to go home, the steering wheel wouldn't turn easily (apparent loss of Power Steering). I got home and immediately called my local dealerships. One said bring it in, and another would not call me back. I decided to research and determined there was a history of issues with my car's power steering. "I checked the fuses", and called AAA. When the tow truck driver arrived, he said the Power Steering Light was not on, and the steering resumed (Note: the fuses were okay).
I'm still not sure of what do do. This seems to be a significant concern to me, but no one else.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
I finished shopping and upon entering my car to go home, the steering wheel wouldn't turn easily (apparent loss of Power Steering). I got home and immediately called my local dealerships. One said bring it in, and another would not call me back. I decided to research and determined there was a history of issues with my car's power steering. "I checked the fuses", and called AAA. When the tow truck driver arrived, he said the Power Steering Light was not on, and the steering resumed (Note: the fuses were okay).
I'm still not sure of what do do. This seems to be a significant concern to me, but no one else.
- Jeff T., Las Vegas, NV, US