2005 Toyota Matrix: engine stalls while driving

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 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 Sep 8, 2013 · 128,078 miles · CA

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.

Filed Jul 12, 2011 · 20,000 miles · CA · crash

Driver enters a small parking lot in san diego. Driver pulls up slowly to one of five perpendiculars stalls in the lot. As he is pressing brakes, the vehicle takes off, hits the concrete stop and then a frame wall a few feet after the stop. There is some damage to the bumper but none to the engine or radiator. Driver hits the steering wheel. Airbags do not go off. Wall is damaged. Driver puts the vehicle in reverse to pull back. The car takes off and lounges backwards, jumps the curb from the parking lot to the street, and starts moving backwards at high speed, smoking its front tires and doing a "donut" where the front wheels (this is a front wheel drive) are spinning and the vehicle is circling backwards. Finally at high speeds, the vehicle travels and slams backwards into a toyota pickup truck stopped at the red light and stops. The backend damage is extensive and the rear left wheel is out of alignment. Vehicle is declared a total. This is a case of sudden unintended acceleration.

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.

Filed Aug 27, 2010 · Engine · 114,300 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota matrix. The contact was driving 55 MPH when the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road and the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure yet the engine was replaced. The failure did not recur. The failure mileage was 114,300.

Filed Aug 24, 2010 · Engine · 92,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota matrix. The contact stated that the vehicle would intermittently stall when driving at any speed. Most recently, the contact was unable to restart the vehicle after stalling. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where they advised that the ECM would need replacing. The vehicle was repaired at the contact's expense. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000 and the current mileage was approximately 99,000.

Filed May 3, 2010 · Engine · 80,744 miles · CA

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.

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 Dec 8, 2006 · Transmission · 28,000 miles · DE

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 65 MPH on the interstate, there was a loss of all vehicle power, and the engine stalled without warning. The contact maneuvered the vehicle to the side of the road. The engine could not be restarted, and the vehicle was towed to a dealer who determined the clutch of the manual transmission failed, and needed to be replaced. After the initial replacement, the problem later persisted. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the clutch assembly needed to be replaced again. The manufacturer was alerted.

Filed Aug 23, 2006 · Acceleration, Electrical · 16,500 miles · NY

Dt*: the contact stated while accelerating from a stop, the vehicle stalled intermittently. The vehicle restarted each time. The dealership was unable to duplicate the problem. The vehicle is a 2005 toyota matrix. *ak updated 12/26/2006 - the consumer felt that the cruise control was not working properly but the dealer indicated that it was working as designed. The consumer noticed a long crank time while attempting to start the vehicle. The consumer noticed a vibration in the steering wheel. The consumer indicated that the vehicle needed a new engine mount to alleviate the vibration.