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.
2005 Toyota Matrix: check engine light
14 of the 213 complaints about the 2005 Toyota Matrix describe check engine light.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- typical mileage
- 90,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 21 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Check engine light by model year
What owners say
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.
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.
On july 17, 2013, my car has made several incidents of engine shutting off either at intersectons, or while in motion. Good thing it does start back up but the check engine light was on. I took it to a local auto shop and it was diagnose as code to replace the thermostat and gasket coolant sensor. Two weeks later, engine shut-off again while driving several times. Return it back to the local auto shop and had them look at it again. They found no other problems. However, they informed me to take it to the toyota dealership, as the ECM may be at fault. On july 31, 2013, took the car to the dealership for service and after several hours, they informed me it was a faulty battery.! My battery is only three years old and I know its not the battery, after telling them to check the ECM. They wouldn't proceed until I buy a battery from them! On 8/30/13, took my car to another auto shop for the same problem and explained "the engine turns off while driving" issue again. They diagnose as carbon buildup and did a throttle body cleaning. Now its 9/6/13, and problem of engine stalling still persists!. One day, the engine shuts off three times while driving. Subsequently, toyota has another second recall on lexus and rav4 models this week. The ECM was recalled and replaced on my car on 8/31/11. Can the ECM be faulty again! Or other parts causing the problem be undiagnosed in light of toyota manufacture recalls.symptoms: odometer light flickers and engine eventually shuts off.
Check engine light came one. Went to local toyota dealership. Diagnostic trouble code p0441 p0455. Dealer charged me $490.00 after $200.00 rebate. Replaced: cap assy. Fuel tank, pipe sub.assy. Fu, valve assy. Vacuum. I never got recall notice. Tab should be pick up by toyota .
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.
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.
Took my car for check engine light, harsh shifting into reverse. I was told the ECM needed replacing. The ECM was replaced but the problems persist. When shifting into reverse the car lunges into gear after a few seconds. I am afraid of backing into someone in the parking lot.
After reaching 94,000 miles mark like what some other toyota matrix owners experienced, there was a harsh in the transmission when you shift to reverse and the check engine light is on.
2005 toyota matrix with automatic transmission had check engine light come and immediately start shifting hard. No prior symptoms. Called toyota service they said it was a loose gas cap, I asked are you sure it has nothing to do with transmission because when the light is on it shifts harshly. No pretty sure it is gas cap if it comes back on you have to pay $110 to check it. After it came back on drove for a week to see if problem continued then took to transmission specialist who said it had pressure control solenoid out. Took it for second opinion to transmission repair shop and they said it is common problem with toyota matrix and corolla similar to rav4 problem that ECM is bad and causes transmission issues which in this case cause damage to transmission. Called toyota and pointed out that toyota service bulletin tc014-06 and tc-015-07 state that if the check engine light comes on and there is harsh shifting to change the ECM out with a different part number. They agreed that if my car had exhibited these symptoms at under 80,000 miles they would have replaced the ECM under warranty because it has been improved to not do this. They said the unit could be replace now at 88,000 miles at a cost to me and they would not help me with the cost of the defective unit or the transmission damage it caused.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota matrix. The contact stated while traveling at speeds of 55mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact was able to maneuver the vehicle off the roadway. The dealer advised the vehicles computer had malfunctioned and a technical service bulletin was available describing the failure (the federal safety agency item number 10019673: engine and engine cooling: engine). There were no recalls. The manufacture advised the contact that the vehicle was out of warranty and any repairs made to the vehicle would be at the owners expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 80,744.
Our car has developed very harsh shift of the gears and has a check engine light. Went to car shop and they said it was error code p2716 and a known problem but only covered upto 80000 miles or 96 months. Our vehicle is 2005 with 94,000 miles. The ECM needs to be replaced - cost ~ 900 $ - our complaint is that since this is a mechanical problem with the vehicle itself and not the driver, we should not need to pay for this and should be replaced by toyota - please help us.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This is to advise of various price adjustments that will affect Toyota Genuine Motor Oil and Long Life...
- Revision notice
- Supersession Notice
- Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration...
- Tech Tip: Low battery voltage can contribute to a MIL "ON" condition for P0335 (Crankshaft Position Sensor...
- Toyota: techstream ECU flash reprogramming procedure
- Toyota: engine control
- M.I.L
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 corolla and corolla matrix vehicles. The engine control module (ECM) for the subject models equipped with the 1zz-fe engine and two-wheel drive may have been improperly manufactured. There is a possibility that a crack may develop at certain solder points or on varistors on the circuit board.
- Risk
- There are a variety of warnings and consequences associated with the defect. The engine warning lamp could be illuminated, harsh shifting could result, the engine may not start, or the engine could shut off while the vehicle is being driven. An engine shutoff while the vehicle is being driven increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the production number of the ECM and replace the ECM if necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. Toyota will mail an interim owner notification the middle of september 2010 to advise owners of this defect and recall. This interim notification will inform owners that they will receive a future notification when parts become available to have the free remedy performed on their vehicle. The safety recall began on november 29, 2010. Owners may contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331.
Recall number 10V384000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2005 Toyota Matrix check engine light
Is check engine light a common problem on the 2005 Toyota Matrix?
14 of 213 owner complaints about the 2005 Toyota Matrix (7%) mention check engine light. The model year with the most reports is 2006.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2005 Toyota Matrix?
There is 1 recall and 21 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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