2009 Toyota Corolla Matrix: excessive oil consumption

Filed Mar 4, 2025 · Engine · NY

Subject: Request to Consider Recall for 2009 Toyota Matrix Excessive Oil Consumption Dear Toyota Motor Corporation/the federal safety agency, I am writing to bring to your attention a persistent issue with my 2009 Toyota Matrix, which has been experiencing excessive oil consumption. Despite regular maintenance and oil changes, the vehicle continues to burn through oil at an alarming rate, posing potential environmental and safety hazards. After researching this issue, I found that numerous 2009 Toyota Matrix owners have reported similar problems, suggesting a possible design or manufacturing flaw. I believe it is essential for Toyota to acknowledge this issue and take corrective action to ensure the safety and well-being of drivers and the environment. I respectfully request that you consider adding excessive oil consumption to the list of recalls for the 2009 Toyota Matrix. I would appreciate it if you could look into this matter and take necessary steps to address this issue. Please find below the details of my vehicle: - Year: 2009 - Make: Toyota - Model: Matrix - Mileage: 92000 - Engine: 2.4L 2AZ-FE Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Filed Nov 16, 2020 · Engine · 110,000 miles · WI

My vehicle is going through several quarts of oil within the 3,000 mile range. Excessive oil consumption.

Filed Jul 2, 2018 · Engine · NC

I am the original owner and the car has been using oil like crazy. I replace all 5 qts of oil at least 1.5 times between oil changes. I have been told that other than an engine rebuild I am pretty much out of luck. The car now has appox 185k miles. The use of oil has been an issue since around 75k. I have done a little research and saw a service bulletin, but by the time it was issued my car was outside of the mileage range it covered.

Filed May 10, 2018 · Engine · VA

I'm very disappointed with toyota. My vehicle runs out of oil. Period before 3,000 miles. No "red" oil light. It just runs out of oil. I took it for toyota oil consumption test and it passed. So I go for a second test. No. The 10 year 150,000 extended warranty is expired. So I am now stuck putting oil in this vehicle weekly until it ultimately fails. It runs rough and I expect it to fail. Shame on ntsb and toyota for not recalling this motor. I get a 10 year warranty that starts when the vehicle is first used - not when I'm notified. Very shady and unethical. I also have reservations that the test was properly implemented.

Filed Mar 19, 2018 · Engine · 105,801 miles · WA

I started noticing a knocking in my engine. I reported it to the toyota service department on 9-9-14. I was told by the toyota service department( the one that has done all of my scheduled maintenance) " no abnormal sounds heard at this time." in hind sight maybe they didn't hear the noise because she was low on oil and only listend for the noise after the oil change. I was never told that I should check my oil for leakage in between my scheduled maintenance! I checked my oil one day at random after I heard knocking again and she was very low on oil. I took her to toyota and told them she was consuming oil. They suggested a fuel induction service for which they did on 1-12-17, which didn't fix the problem. On 9-12-17 at her next appointment I reported again the oil usage.outcome; " performed inspection, found slight oil seepage at engine oil pan. Pcv system is working. Engine must be burning oil. Pistons and rings would need to be replaced." big surprise there. I was so naive but I did take her to different toyota service place for a second opinion. And yes you guessed it another engine oil cleaner service. And suggested piston and rings replaced. It was a mechanic friend that we took her to that kindly did some searching and found that toyota had issued a tsb on august 11, 2011[1](# fn:1) to dealerships which says: " some 2006-2011 model year vehicles equipped with the 2az-fe engine may exhibit engine oil consumption. The piston assembly has been changed to minimize oil consumption." and that po3o# (cylinder # misfire detected) dtc may also be set as a result of oil consuption" obviously there was there is a design error of the pistons.

Filed Mar 13, 2018 · Engine · TX

Engine burns oil at a rate of 1 quart every 500 miles. Mileage is only 105,000

Filed Apr 3, 2017 · Engine · HI

Had a oil consumption recall that the dealer said it passed the test because it did't lose 1 qt of oil during a 1200 mile time. Was told it is normal for oil to dissappear

Filed Sep 9, 2016 · Engine · VA

Excessive oil consumption. Red oil light comes on when you turn and stop vehicle before manufacturer change interval. Took to toyota dealership for oil consumption test and the vehicle passed. Toyota fails to provide any technical information about the test such as what oil type used, amounted added, amount burned. This is the second tsb refused by toyota for this vehicle to get out of safety recall and lawsuits. My first safety complaint was to get tbs for loose computer assisted steering. Toytota refused based on time passed and mileage of vehicle.