2006 Toyota Matrix engine problems

Filed Aug 1, 2015 · Engine · 52,600 miles · MD

Backed out of a parking space at a shopping center. Went about 50 yards and the engine revved like it was going 100 MPH and then jumped forward. Slammed on the brakes and put the car in neutral and it went back to normal idling.

Filed Jul 26, 2015 · Engine · 175,262 miles · ID

I purchased a used 2006 toyota matrix as is no warranty from a dealer in boise, idaho. The dealer told me, my daughter and her friend that although the car had 175,262 miles on it, he had replaced the engine with a 55,000 mile engine he bought from florida. Apparently the old engine had seized up with the previous owner. The dealer assured me that the car would last me a long time. However, after only six weeks of driving the car the engine quit and stranded me in traffic. I had the car towed to my trustworthy mechanics, who ran the diagnostic tests on the car. I took their repair estimate to the dealer. He towed the car, with my permission, to his mechanic. I have been researching recalls, and found that toyota matrix cars manufactured between 2005-2008 have been recalled for engine problems. I don't know if my car was ever recalled, or the problems fixed. My car has the exact same engine as the one in the recalls. Now I'm concerned that if the car does get fixed, it might malfunction again with me driving it, and cause an accident.the dealer won't pay for the repairs as idaho has no used car 'lemon' law. I am a senior citizen on a fixed income. I can make the car payments, but certainly can't pay to have the car repaired every time it breaks down, plus I feel there is a safety issue which concerns me since I live alone and have no one else to depend on for help.

Filed May 13, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 98,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota matrix. While depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v384000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

Filed Sep 11, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 137,000 miles · CA

I was on a steep hill at a stop sign. I had let go of the brake to step on the gas because it was my turn to go and my car rolled backwards dramatically to the point where my tires where screeching for a few seconds till I was able to get off the steep hill. This is not the first time it has happened, I usually avoid streets that have a steep hill because this happens every time I'm on a steep hill. I've noticed this has happened for several years now.

Filed Apr 14, 2011 · Engine · CA

2006 toyota matrix. Consumer states problem with vehicle engine *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle stalled at idle and would not restart at times. The check engine light illuminated. The technician found no communication with the master tech diagnostic scanner. He also found no engine spark or fuel injector pulse due to engine control module failure. He found a major fuel leak at the fuel injector rail. The technician recommended replacing the engine control module, fuel injector, o-rings and seals. The consumer received a recall notice, a year after paying for the replacement of the engine control module.

Filed Feb 28, 2011 · Engine · 45,736 miles · CA

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 toyota matrix. While driving approximately 30 MPH all the service lights on the dashboard began illuminating before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle would not restart. The vehicle was then towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was told to replace the battery. The vehicle was towed home where the contact replaced the battery. The failure has since recurred twice. After each failure the contact was able to restart the vehicle and continue driving. The failure mileage was 45,736 and the current mileage was 110,000. Sm.

Filed Nov 19, 2010 · Engine · 40,000 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota matrix. The contact stated that when the vehicle was turned on as well as while driving various speeds the ignition made a banging sound within the engine. The failure was not diagnosed. The water pump, timing belt and the battery were also replaced at different times. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

Filed Sep 23, 2010 · Engine · 47,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota matrix. The contact stated that her vehicle continued to stall on numerous occasions while driving into a parking space or whenever driving the vehicle stutters and then it stalled. The vehicle was also taken to the dealer on numerous occasions for service and they could not duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was contacted and informed her to take the vehicle back to the dealer for the repairs. The federal safety agency recall#:10v384000; component: engine and engine cooling was related to the failure; however, her VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 47,000.

Filed Sep 20, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · 114,668 miles · NY

Check engine light on the vehicle stall out while driving. Mileage 114,522 3 year old car. Ecm module replace. Dealer replace the unit. 871.46 dollars call toyota main headquarters spoke to customer service.they claim the vehicle is a awd all wheel drive and it's not on the recall. I have check toyota main web site recall . Engine type izz-fe with ECM from 2005-2008 is on the recall . They are lying to me . A three year old car stalling out and trying to get reimburse .toyota is giving me a run around.

Filed Sep 9, 2010 · Engine · 73,885 miles · GA

I own a 2006 toyota matrix with 74k. My A/C went in and out first, thought it was the compressor, then it seemed like I was not quite getting the horsepower I had previously. Then on the labor day weekend the car dies suddenly on the highway (twice), scared the you know what out of me. Been dealing with toyota in california (not great) but they ok'd it to a local dealer in union city ga,(very nice). They told me toyota had ok'd putting in a new electronic control module due to recall that I was never informed about. They put in the module 09/08/2010 but tell me that this may not be the correct fix as toyota have not informed the dealers of which is the current recall fixing module. Then they tell me they are unsure if they will have to change it again because toyota may be getting a new part and I will get a letter. This does not instill confidence after 4 sudden stalls while moving (two dying suddenly on the highway). I now have to wait until toyota deems it important enough to let me know there is a problem. What galls me is they sent out a press info thing august 26th acknowledging 3 accidents, 12 days later my 2006 matrix dies twice on the highway. I could've been killed. They still have not informed me the car owner despite having my phone number, e-mail and home address. Take this recall seriously it is a very dangerous problem.