2005 Toyota Matrix engine problems

Filed Jan 4, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 155,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota matrix. While driving 70 MPH, the engine completely shut off. Also, the electrical system shut off and the power steering stopped working. Perry motors (310 s main st, bishop, ca 93514, (760) 872-4141) stated that there was no recall; therefore, the contact would have to pay for the repairs. The dealer believed that the engine control module was the source of the failure. The manufacturer stated that they could not assist since there was no recall. The failure mileage was 155,000.

Filed Jul 31, 2017 · Engine · 152,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota matrix. While driving various high speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle completely lost power on three occasions. The contact coasted the vehicle to the right side of the road. The contact was able to restart the vehicle over a period of 15-20 minutes on each occasion. Warrens auto repair in bishop, california was made aware of the issue, but could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue and stated that there was no recall related to the failure. The failure mileage was 152,000.

Filed Dec 27, 2016 · Engine · 90,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota matrix. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would stall as the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis, but the details of the diagnosis could not be provided. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v384000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Feb 8, 2016 · Engine · 160,000 miles · CA

Car turns off while I'm driving and will not turn on right away, check engine light turns on and off, there's a lag when it is switching gears, feels very forced.

Filed Jan 31, 2015 · Airbags, Brakes · 92,000 miles · IL

Air bag panel light has been coming on and off. The model year is 2005,but the car was made possibly in 2004. The dealer refused to inspect without charge then telling me that recall is for not this model year. The brake, when the ABS is on in snow conditions, car take too long to stop,keeps kidding. Also engine revs without driver input when stopped or idling. Toyota dealer denied, to be their problem.

Filed Nov 6, 2014 · Engine, Steering · 20 miles · FL

While driving the car stalls. Mainly the issue appears to happen when turning. Suddenly, and only occasionally, the car dies while turning. All lights are lost and power steering gives out. Since the lights on the car and the power steering give out, it is a scary issue. We have to put the car in neutral (since we're driving) and restart the engine. Back in 2010 we brought our car in for the 2010 recall where they replaced the part, although we never had a stalling issue then. Our car is still at the dealership being looked at but we were told by toyota corporate that this isn't an issue related to the 2010 stalling recall, so it would not be covered even if the same part that was replaced during the recall is the one that needs to be replaced again. Additionally, the dealership is having trouble identifying the cause of the issue.

Filed May 26, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 85,000 miles · OR

The matrix began having various electrical problems, including engine warning lights turning off and on, airbag warnings, clock and headlights/brakelights turning off and on. We have brought it in to several mechanics for checks and various repairs, to no avail. Most recently, a dealer shop diagnosed that the ECM is likely failing, and in looking at the records from another dealer shop noticed that the ECM was on back order in 2011 to install a new one after a recall, but that a new one was never installed. However, my service records show that the first dealer shop told me (fraudulently?) that it was in fact installed. The car may not be safe to drive, but I have not been successful to this point in getting it repaired. The second shop informed me that the first dealer shop is responsible.

Filed Feb 27, 2012 · Engine · 80,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota matrix. The contact started the ignition and the engine failed to start. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated to the contact that the malfunction was related to the ECM, which would need to be replaced. The vehicle was being repaired at the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Apr 26, 2011 · Engine · 83,200 miles · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota matrix. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v384000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact was unable to have the vehicle repaired under the recall due to a lack or available parts. The contact stated that he had been attempting to have the vehicle repaired for over four months to no avail. The dealer informed the contact that only two engine control modules were delivered per month meaning only two vehicles per month could be repaired under the recall. The contact had not called the manufacturer. The contact stated that the failure was a serious safety issue that could cause a crash and he no longer felt safe driving the vehicle. The failure mileage was 83,200.

Filed Apr 6, 2011 · Engine · 275,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota matrix. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v384000 (engine and engine cooling). The repair was performed and within 30 miles of driving, the engine warning light was illuminated and the engine stalled sporadically. The vehicle was towed to a second dealer where the contact was informed that the transmission had failed. The manufacturer agreed to further inspect the vehicle and advised that there possibly could be more failures within the vehicle other that the transmission. The contact was awaiting a response from the dealer and manufacturer to determine the cause of failure. The failure and current mileage was 275,000.