2004 Toyota Matrix: check engine light

5 of the 138 complaints about the 2004 Toyota Matrix describe check engine light.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 4%
typical mileage: 81,243
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 14 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Check engine light by model year

2010
1
2009
7
2008
2
2007
4
2006
17
2005
14
2004
5
2003
16

What owners say

Filed Jun 1, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 150,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota matrix. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate and the check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The contact was informed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced and the computer needed to be reset. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Aug 18, 2010 · Fuel system · 74,000 miles · FL

Check engine light came one. Went to local toyota dealership. Told the gas cap/fuel pipe needed to be replaced because it had possible corrosion. Was told this was not covered under the extended warranty. Did not locate the exact problem, charged me a diagnostic fee. 2004 toyota matrix, 73,000 miles, extended "bumper to bumper" warranty.

Filed May 19, 2010 · Fuel system · 54,387 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota matrix. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle began to lose power and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where who confirmed that the fuel pipe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired by the dealer. The failure mileage was 54,387.

Filed Dec 11, 2008 · Engine · 87,000 miles · NC

My 2004 toyota matrix at 87,000 now needs a new catalytic converter. The check engine light came on and I took it in to be diagnosed. P0420 was the code. Warranty for this part is for 80,000 miles. The cost to replace this part is 1300.00 by the dealer. A new toyota replacement catalytic converter is being installed today. My mechanic states that this is a known problem with toytoa matrixes and that toyota should be replacing these. I keep my cars for a really long time (last car 310,000 miles) and have never had to replace a catalytic converter. This is not a part that should need replacing at 87,000 miles. I am so disappointed in the so called reliability of toyota's and really disappointed in their customer service. I called and submitted a complaint to toyotausa and was basically told that this was obviously not a problem or toyota would have recalled these already. Obviously, toyota does not keep track of their customer maintenance records and complaints or they would know that this is a chronic issue on 2003-2004 matrixes.

Filed Nov 3, 2008 · Fuel system · 81,243 miles · 00

2004 matrix:1 engine light, 2dealer says gas cap and filler neck replacement required.4 years old known for this problem. Dealer says over 200 backorders for this part.