Toyota Corolla Matrix check engine light comes on

Filed Nov 27, 2024 · Acceleration, Electrical · AZ

Vehicle keeps stalling while driving if stopped at a light or stop sign or if mrps drop to low engine shuts off lights flicker and no check engine light has come on.

Filed Sep 7, 2023 · Engine · 200,025 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Corolla Matrix. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the check engine warning light and the battery warning light illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and pull over on the side of the road safely where the vehicle shut off again and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the vehicle had experienced a similar failure as in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 10V384000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) and advised to take the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 200,025.

Filed Jun 24, 2022 · Engine · 143,000 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Corolla Matrix. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a transmission center and the contact was informed that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 10V384000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was taken to the dealer and it was confirmed that the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was contacted and the contact was referred to the federal safety agency for assistance. The failure mileage was 143,000.

Filed Feb 20, 2022 · Acceleration, Brakes · TN

My daughter was driving as usual when she went to apply the brakes about 5 car lengths back and the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably despite braking. Her foot was not on the accelerator, she does not have floor mats that would cause anything to hit the accelerator. This has happened on 5-6 occasions which almost resulted in an accident. She barely got stopped mere inches away from the car in front of her despite braking earlier than normal because she encountered this once already during her trip. No check engine codes, the brakes are good, the car idles high. That is really it. This is a serious issue that seemingly cannot be diagnosed. After doing research to see what the problem may be, I have seen countless complaints of a similar nature. My daughters life is invaluable. This needs to be addressed.

Filed Oct 24, 2020 · Acceleration · 88,800 miles · WY

I just bought a 2006 matrix (toyota). It only has 88,000 miles on it (october, 2020). The car is in great condition and seems to have been well maintained. The check engine light comes on and off. I've taken it to 2 separate qualified mechanics. They can't find anything wrong. When the light is off the car runs perfect. While I was driving to work the gas pedal was all the way to the floor and the car would not accelerate at all on a straight away flat road. I was driving 30mph leaving town. The speed limit increased to 40mph before further increasing to 65mph highway. It's a straight flat road. I could not get the car over 55mph. When I got to a small hill the car finally made it to the top 45 MPH with the gas pedal all the way depressed. I was only able to get the car up to highway speed as I was coming down the other side of the hill with the gas pedal still depressed completely to the floor. I used a half of a tank of gas to drive 15 miles. I am writing this as I am concerned. When I looked online I found the problem I am describing was a common problem amongst other matrix owners. I could also see several other complaints where the matrix accelerated and was unable to be stopped. Why hasn't the 2006 been recalled? What is the likelihood of the matrix accelerating out of control on me after the pedal is floored with no acceleration? The risk seems pretty high considering the amount of complaints online. I am a mother of 2. Are my kids safe in this car? Are other drivers on the road safe from this car?

Filed Oct 12, 2017 · Driver assistance · 9 miles · OH

My check engine light has come on and off sporadically, since the vehicle in question was bought of the showroom floor from sunny side toyota since march 2009 all the way up to the present. Now, I didn't purchase this vehicle, however, my buddy who did has claimed this light -- check engine, along with ABS and vsc would come on together. Although, he has said, it's never affected the performance of the said vehicle -- I know better!! Since the vehicle is now under my ownership and unfortunately, it's out of warranty. However, there is a tsb on this exact service code p0607, which involves changing out the PCM and the other p code happens to be p0138, which is the 02 sensor. Since there is a tsb on this specific code - p0607, it affects certain corollas and matrix for the years prior to my vehicle -- so what a coincidence, would you say? I would say!! Also, according to repairpal.com, this is a common occurrence with these vehicles and I think this should also then be a standard recall, considering the fact that my 2009 toyota matrix only has 49k miles. It is also mentioned, under that service code that the PCM computer should be replaced and thus, it would correct these problems that I should not be having. Futhermore, it's listed in the tsb, that this is also covered under the emissions warranty of 96 months and/or 80k miles. Is it possible to be assisted with this matter and having toyota, out of good faith, correcting this issue for me. I have this tsb document inferring such along with another document which states how closely similar my engine is to the engine in question. The p codes stated above were supplied by the toyota dealership, when I last brought my vehicle in for the takata air bag recall. I would sincerely, appreciate any assistance in dealing with this matter

Filed Mar 7, 2017 · Airbags, Transmission · 105,000 miles · TX

My toyota corolla matrix 2006 has a ECM under recall. When I bought this car from previous owner , I did not know that car was serviced under recall and ECM was replaced in january of 2011. In october of 2013, car has 54k miles and check engine light (p2716) is on. The transmission diagnostic was done and it shows that car has malfunctioning ECM. Transmission was rebuilt but not by toyota dealer. Toyota dealer told me that my car has replaced ECM and doesn't qualify for any other ECM replacement. Now the car has 106k and still the same problem p2716 and ECM is malfunctioning.

Filed Feb 10, 2017 · Engine · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla matrix. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was serviced per the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v384000 (engine), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Sep 2, 2015 · Fuel system · 70,000 miles · WA

Check engine light came while driving to work in 2008 toyota matrix. Took car to mechanic who diagnosed the charcoal canister needed to be replaced. Also occurred with a 2005 toyota corolla that had 120000 miles on it. Seems to me this is a manufacturing defect with toyota corollas and possibly others.

Filed Jul 22, 2015 · Driver assistance · 121,946 miles · MA

My air bag light and my check engine light came on and would not go out. A balise toyota technician, west springfield, ma, diagnosed the problem as a faulty spiral coil assemby. Balise's assistant service manager, karl subklew, stated this was a safety issue. I contacted/notified toyota; toyota has recalled other toyota makes and models for this safety issue, but refused to apply the recall to my 2005 toyota corolla matrix. They told me to notify my attorney general. The cost was significant to me to have the spiral coil replaced on 7/18/14. This toyota defect in matrix and pontiac vibe models needs to be investigated and included in the toyota recall for this issue. I also feel toyota should fully reimburse me for my cost to have this faulty safety item replaced.