2004 Toyota Matrix acceleration problems

Filed Jun 16, 2017 · Acceleration, Airbags · 70,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2004 toyota matrix. While driving 3 MPH, the vehicle accelerated rapidly without warning and caused a crash. The contact crashed into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. It was unknown if the vehicle was towed because the contact could not remember. Motter auto repair of oakland, california was made aware of the crash and repaired the front passenger side of the vehicle and the passenger door. The manufacturer was not made aware of the crash. In addition, the failure recurred on two separate occasions. While driving 2 MPH, the vehicle accelerated rapidly without warning again. There was no crash and the contact was able to regain control of the vehicle. Also, while driving 2 MPH, the vehicle accelerated rapidly without warning and crashed into the contact's garage door. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained injuries to the left leg and left hand, which required medical attention. The vehicle was not damaged. The failure mileage was 70,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Aug 6, 2016 · Acceleration, Brakes · 149,280 miles · VA · crash

I was backing down my driveway when my car suddenly accelerated-the brakes and steering also went out-I crashed into a bank on one side of the road, then the car swung around and I ended up suspended over a ditch. I was finally able to switch gears and turn the car off

Filed Apr 24, 2015 · Acceleration · 108,800 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2004 toyota matrix. While the vehicle was stopped at a traffic light, the contact heard an abnormal noise and the vehicle accelerated on its own. As a result, the contact crashed into two parked vehicles. A police report was filed. The driver sustained multiple bruises, a fractured rib, and pacemaker replacement that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 108,800.

Filed Mar 19, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 34,200 miles · MA

I was leaving a parking lot on an incline when the car accelerated without stepping on gas pedal. I applied significant pressure to the brakes and immediately put car in neutral. The car returned to normal operation. This is the third incident of this type.

Filed Jan 29, 2014 · Acceleration, Electrical · 34,300 miles · MA

As I was leaving the highway via the exit, I stopped at the end of ramp leading to secondary highway. The vehicle's engine then unexpectedly accelerated while my foot was on the brake. The brakes seemed to barely keep it from propelling. I immediately put the car in neutral and the rpms returned to normal.

Filed Jan 4, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 32,500 miles · MA

I was leaving a supermarket parking lot on an incline. The speed was approximately less than 2 MPH. The vehicle suddenly revved loudly, attempting to lunge forward. I immediately applied brakes with substantial force, barely stopping the vehicle. I then put the car in neutral. The engine returned to normal rpms. I placed the car in drive without problem, returning home.

Filed Aug 12, 2013 · Acceleration · 101,769 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

During daylight on the above date, as I made a turn from small parking lot into a parking space, car suddenly accelerated and crashed into concrete building. As it was accelerating, that split second, I checked my foot to make sure it was on the brake, and not gas. I pressed hard on it, to no avail. It did not respond. It was totaled by insurance company. I had minor injuries: bruised left chest and shoulder. Following day, a mild stiff neck. All of physical ailments gone, except mild sore neck, in 3 days. Note; I put speed at approximate speed in parking lot before acceleration occurred.

Filed Apr 2, 2012 · Acceleration · 54,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns 2004 toyota matrix. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle accelerated on its own and the speed increased to approximately 50 MPH. The contact shifted into neutral gear and then; the vehicle began to operate normally. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 54,000.

Filed Sep 8, 2010 · Acceleration · 150,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota matrix. While the vehicle was parked with the engine running, the contact opened the front driver side door and attempted to exit the vehicle with her left leg extended outside of the door. Unexpectedly, the vehicle lunged forward. The brake pedal was engaged repeatedly and the vehicle would not slow down. The engine was turned off. The vehicle continued to rapidly accelerate causing the vehicle to crash into a mailbox and tree. The vehicle came to a complete when entering a ditch. The contact suffered torn ligaments to the left leg. A police report was not filed. The insurance company was notified; and they advised that the vehicle not be driven and be towed to an authorized dealer for further investigation. The vehicle sustained extensive damage to the driver side view mirror and front driver side door requiring replacement. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

Filed Mar 9, 2010 · Acceleration · 200 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota matrix. He stated that while the vehicle was at a stop sign with his foot on the brakes, it surged forward . He would had to apply pressure to the brakes to stop the vehicle . The vehicle was taken in to the dealer where they stated that they could not duplicate the problem and not to worry about it. There have been no repairs made to the vehicle. The vehicle had begun to surge every since the vehicle was purchased. The failure mileage was 200 and current mileage was 100000. Updated 05/10/10