2003 Toyota Matrix Power Train:clutch Assembly Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train:clutch assembly ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 268 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2003 Toyota Matrix overview page.
What owners report
“I OWN A 2003 TOYOTA MATRIX THAT ON JULY 30, 2007, HAD A LITTLE OVER 105,000 MILES ON IT. DRIVING EITHER IN TOWN OR ON…”NHTSA complaint 10224080 — filed 04/10/2008
“CLUTCH FAILED WITHIN THE 36 THOUSAND WARRANTY PERIOD. DEALER AND TOYOTA SAY THAT IT IS A WEAR ITEM AND NOT COVERED. MANY OF THE SAME…”NHTSA complaint 10200082 — filed 08/20/2007
“CLUTCH ON THE 2003 TOYOTA MATRIX XRS SMOKES AND SLIPS AND HAS SINCE 3500 MILES.”NHTSA complaint 10187534 — filed 04/11/2007
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Power Train:clutch Assembly complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2003 Toyota Matrix have power train:clutch assembly problems?
Power Train:clutch Assembly is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2003 Toyota Matrix: 20 of 268 complaints on file (7.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2003 Toyota Matrix have in total?
268 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 19 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 22 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train:clutch assembly category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
