2005 Toyota Matrix acceleration problems

Filed May 13, 2016 · Acceleration · 202,912 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota matrix. While driving 5 MPH, the accelerator pedal automatically depressed and the engine rpms increased. The contact had to depress the brake pedal to the floorboard in order to stop the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 202,912.

Filed Jul 25, 2011 · Acceleration · 58,573 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota matrix. The contact stated the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle would not accelerate. The contact performed a diagnostic test and noticed the accelerator pedal position sensor failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current miles were 58,573.

Filed Feb 8, 2011 · Acceleration · 4,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota matrix. The contact was driving in reverse and as he stopped and shifted into drive, the vehicle abnormally accelerated. In order to stop the vehicle he engaged both feet on the brake pedal and shifted the vehicle into park. The failure occurred three times. After the first failure, the contact stated that he mentioned the failure to the dealer .the dealer advised him that he was not aware of that type of failure. The vehicle was not inspected for the failure nor was it repaired. The failure mileage was 4,000 and the current mileage was 83,200.

Filed Apr 14, 2010 · Acceleration · 5,000 miles · KS · crash · 1 injury

2005 toyota matrix inexplicably accelerated resulting in driver and car crashing into grocery store and hitting a gas utility line. Car was completely totaled with no deaths.

Filed Mar 29, 2010 · Acceleration · MA

2005 toyota matrix. Consumer states unintended acceleration. *tgw the consumer stated as he was approaching a red traffic signal to a local shopping center, the vehicle started to accelerate. Since he was nearing a red light, he already had his foot on the brake pedal. The consumer stated it was obvious something was wrong, so he immediately placed the transmission in neutral. The RPM of the vehicle's tachometer raced between 3,000 and 4,000. When the traffic light turned green, he placed the gear in drive, kept his foot firmly on the brake and maneuvered the vehicle into the parking lot and into a parking space. He placed the gear into park, but the engine continued to rev between 3,000 and 4,000. He kicked the accelerator pedal in an attempt to possibly lower the RPM, but to no avail. The consumer turned off the engine, exited the vehicle and proceeded to inspect the accelerator pedal area for possible signs of obstruction on the floor, in the carpet area or on the floor map. There was none. He opened the hood of the car and looked in the engine compartment for possible signs of debris, but there was none. The consumer stated it is obvious there is an electronic/computer glitch and not a problem with a sticking gas pedal.

Filed Mar 24, 2010 · Acceleration, Engine · 25,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owned a 2005 toyota matrix. The contact stated that while driving at speeds of 65 MPH, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The vehicle decreased in speed as the contact removed his foot from the accelerator pedal. The dealer could not duplicate the failure. The contact confirmed that the vehicle had been taken to the dealer on nine separate occasions with concerns of unintended acceleration. The dealer could not determine the cause of failure. The vehicle was left in possession of the dealer. The contact would not drive the vehicle any longer due to concerns for his safety while operating the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000 and the current mileage was 25,000. Updated 5/12/10 *cn the consumer stated when the speed was set at 55 MPH, the speed would fluctuate from 51 MPH uphill to 59-60 MPH downhill. When starting from a stop, the engine would either stall or spin the wheels. At times, the engine would not respond when trying to increase speed. During very cold winter days, the engine would stumble and at times buck like a bronco with the gas pedal to the floor until the engine was warmed up. Updated 06/18/10

Filed Mar 11, 2010 · Acceleration · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota matrix. The contact was driving approximately 40 MPH with an unexpected increase of acceleration. The vehicle continued to travel with difficulty in slowing down, and crashed into a vehicle. The driver sustained injury to the arm; the front seat passenger sustained back injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer with front end damages. The vehicle was repaired for the body damages. The technician was unable to locate a problem and stated that the vehicle operated normally. The acceleration failure recurred on a separate occasion. The failure mileage was unknown. The current mileage was 52,000.

Filed Mar 6, 2010 · Acceleration · 20,000 miles · CA

My wife experience an acceleration of our 2005 toyota matrix about 3 years ago. We did not think much of it at the time, but with the current recalls we thought it would be included. It was not, toyota will not look at it or replace it. They said it must be done at our own expense. I filed a complaint with toyota, the case number is 1003113923. I feel that toyota is not looking further in more problems, and is still not addressing the issues at hand. The dealer or customer service did not really care.

Filed Mar 3, 2010 · Acceleration · 19,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota matrix. The contact stated that whenever she came to a complete stop the vehicle acted as if it wanted to accelerate although her foot was on the brake pedal. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they were unable to diagnose the failure. They test drove the vehicle and were unable to duplicate the failure since it occurred intermittently and stated that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The toyota manufacturer was called several times but no claim was file. The failure mileage was 19,000.

Filed Feb 17, 2010 · Acceleration · NM · crash

2005 toyota matrix. Our son was driving at a high speed, he ran a red light and swerved to avoid a car and crashed without slowing at all. He was killed. He was a cautious driver and was fearful of high speeds. *tr updated 05/10/10 *bf updated 10/14/10 update 9/21/2011