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I have 2009 Matrix and hear the noise comming from the front left. I complained to dealer and he says it is because I did not do alignment on 20000 kilometers and now tires are not wearing properly. I told them to rotate the tires, which they did  but still I hear noise like baring or something. I am totaly disappointed in Toyota and won't be buying again.  

My Dad's health failed and his 2003 Toyota Matrix (only 38,000 mi) was parked for awhile. When I started driving it for my highway commute, I noticed some front end shake above 70 mph, high road noise, and cupping of the front tires. The symptoms are getting worse.
I've read hundreds of posts on several fora on this car and these problems.  Many people seem to have been told it is an alignment problem (if they are at the tire dealer) and that it is a tire problem (if they are at the alignment shop). It appears that the problems occur regardless of the tire brand, and cannot be solved by re-alignment (in most cases).  I dread having to deal with this.
The Matrix is a pretty poor excuse for an automobile even without these issues.  It is by far the poorest-handling small car that I have ever driven. I hate this car, and it was GIVEN to me (sorry, Mom).  

I am so glad I read this thread. I thought I was going crazy with my tires wearing out and the loud noises when I drive on the highway. How can we find out about a class action suit?  

I have a 2005 Toyota Matrix XR and I changed all 4 tires in Jan 2007.
I had a bad turn as I make left at a signal light and kind of hit the middle curb (not too hard. hardly 20 miles/hr in dec 2007.)
but I am not sure I caused the bad turn or the car itself acted funny.

I put in YoKo AS430  P205/55r16 89v,31416 60K EXC 40 &45 series each cost about 140.00 from NTB in Jan 2007.
now( nov 2009) when I took it for winter checkup and oil change they say my front tires are worn out and need change.
I drive very little. odometer is at 33,500 miles.
definetely I think there is a problem with tires and this model.