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.
2006 Toyota Matrix: check engine light
17 of the 170 complaints about the 2006 Toyota Matrix describe check engine light.
- owner complaints
- 17
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- typical repair cost reported
- $867
- typical mileage
- 70,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 15 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Check engine light by model year
What owners say
As I was driving to work on december 28, 6:50 am I gradually felt my car slowing down so I tried accelerating with no success! When I looked if I had forgotten to lower the safety brake, I checked my board and saw a check engine sign so I pulled of to the gas station (lucky there was one when this happened and no traffic). I called for a towing and turned of the car. When the towing guy came, he tried my vehicle and nothing seemed to be wrong except for the check engine sign that was still up... When I went to the garage, my car was scanned and the po607 error was found in the computer's history! There obviously is a problem with the accelerator on my toyota matrix 2006 and there is no recall for that problem which is not normal either! This is a car I bought on august 2010 from a popular dealer so its second hand and I'm pretty sure this is not the first time such a problem occurs with it.
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.
During normal driving conditions dry weather flat road, car began to miss, run rough and shut down while on the road. I was able to still get vehicle to side of the road without incident. I believe a less experienced driver may have not had the same results. This sounds strangely related to the current ECM recall. They did not change my ECM, but replaced my camshaft timing gear to the tune of $440.00. Do I have another pending problem? Or maybe they did additional testing and replacing? I have no record of this....if someone would like to investigate this. I have the part.. Also.. I was able to finally get it restarted with check engine light on and it was running very poorly. Had to keep rpms up to keep from stalling.
Car stalled while proceeding into an intersection with a check engine light. Car would then not restart for 10-15 minutes while trapped in the center lane of a busy 4 lane road.
They need to issue a recall immediately -- my 2006 toyota matrix has been hard shifting with the check engine light on but I was unable to get it serviced because I'm unemployed. It has 90k and the dealer says I must pay out of pocket for the repair, $1000-$1300 because there is no recall on it yet. Had I known there was an issue with it I would have brought it in -- as it is I had to learn about this problem in the newspaper yesterday! I am afraid now to drive it that it may stall at a high speed as described in the newspaper!!
2006 toyota matrix: engine stalled and check engine plus oil light came on while approaching highway onramp. Pulled off. Checked for loose wires. Tried to start engine, engine started and was able to drive 100 miles home without a problem except that the check engine light stayed on. Next morning, engine started but accelerator would not respond. Engine simply idled. Turned it off, called tow. Tow truck driver was able to start engine and reverse out driveway. Engine stalled again but luckily in the street. Towed to mechanic. Dtc code po607. Mechanic said failed ECM and only toyota can fix due to reprogramming parameters. Towed to dealer. Dealer confirmed failed ECM. Over $900 to fix.
2006 toyota matrix with shift problem my car has only 16,000 miles has a check engine light that's say shift solenoid a but is the ECM.
My car was running fine and died in the middle of the road and the engine light came on. Light when off later in day. Next day - died on busy highway - restarted and would going go about 5 miles per hour. Next day trying to get to the shop died and took several times to get started and then 5 miles per hour again. They know there is something wrong with this part -- they should have to fix no matter the mileage....it is noted in a bulletin.
Engine stalls, check engine light comes on, diagnosis via computer leads you to different fix's. My 2006 matrix has been in the shop for almost two weeks. I had this same problem, I took it to my local mechanic and they diagnosed it (via the computer), and said it was two burnt coils ($560.00). Problem still exists, so they checked it again and said it was a vacuum leak (fixed for free) problem still exists. Then they said it was a pinched wire, etc. They finally had to call a toyota dealer and seek help. They were then told of the computer problem. According to my mechanic, the computer is under warranty to 80,000 miles, I have 88,000. My mechanic is pressing them to fix it under warranty
2006 toyota matrix stalls, check engine light comes on. The car had to be towed into the dealership, where, after resting over night, ran fine and the check engine light turned off. However, I requested that the dealership run the diagnotics, which showed an error code p0607 in the system which means the ECM is defective. I had the ECM replaced at a cost of $867.57, plus $95.00 for the tow. Now I learn that a tsb was issued on this problem for this vehicle back in 2007, and although my matrix was in the dealership for maintenance and service dozens of times, at no time was the defective ECM replaced, nor was I told of the problem. This car is primarily driven by my wife, a social worker for a child welfare agency in the chicago area. She is often in very unsafe neighborhoods, and was in such a neighborhood the morning before the car stalled -- luckily for us -- only a mile from our house. Toyota says that the part was under warranty pursuant to federal law until 80k miles. My matrix has 85k. Toyota refuses to cover the cost of the repair unless it issues a recall on the vehicle. But under the present tsb, of which I was only made aware through an internet search after having the stalling problem, toyota has no intention of covering the cost of repairing this known and admitted defect. If this is not resolved by a recall, others will have stalling vehicles on a highway and get severely injured or killed, or in a bad neighborhood and get mugged or raped, or on the way to the hospital and suffer health complications from delayed medical care, etc., etc. Please take immediate steps to force a proper resolution of this problem. By the way, when I called toyota (800‑331‑4331), I was told that there are several other tsbs on my matrix, but that the representative cannot tell me what they are until I am having the problem covered by the tsb. That is unconscionable. Look what that did for the similar approach with the floor mat and acceleration problem.
On october 3, 2008, while driving my 2006 toyota matrix I had to accelerate rapidly to merge onto a busy street. I immediately smelled a odor coming from my vents of burning wiring. My check engine light came on. I pulled over and made some calls to service stations and the toyota dealership. Was advised to take it to the dealer. Did. After investigating the issue for several days they decided my ECM was bad and replaced it. With the recent toyota recalls, I finally decided yesterday that I should check into if I am involved. My vehicle is toyota certified and they do have record of the ECM failure to my vehicle. I also wanted to report it to you folks, just in case it is in fact the computers that are faulty. It is unknown to me whether the replacement computer they put in my car is a 2006, or what year ECM it is. My ECM failed immediately after rapid acceleration and my vehicle is not on the recall list.
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 2006 Toyota Matrix check engine light
Is check engine light a common problem on the 2006 Toyota Matrix?
17 of 170 owner complaints about the 2006 Toyota Matrix (10%) mention check engine light. The model year with the most reports is 2006.
How much does it cost to fix check engine light on the 2006 Toyota Matrix?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $867 (median of 5 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2006 Toyota Matrix?
There is 1 recall and 15 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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