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.
2006 Toyota Matrix: engine stalls while driving
21 of the 170 complaints about the 2006 Toyota Matrix describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 21
- of this car's complaints
- 12%
- typical repair cost reported
- $867
- typical mileage
- 56,500
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 15 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!!
Engine stalled in my 2006 toyota matrix. Fortunately I was driving very slow and was able to safely pull out. The dealer made a repair and told me that this was a computer problem.
Driving though town, when vehicle stalled at intersection. Pulled over and vehicle started and drove, then stalled again...had no prior problems with 2004 toyota matrix until now. Vehicle starts and runs normal then stalls intermittently..vehicle is toyota certified...
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.
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 stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 2006 Toyota Matrix?
21 of 170 owner complaints about the 2006 Toyota Matrix (12%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2006.
How much does it cost to fix engine stalls while driving on the 2006 Toyota Matrix?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $867 (median of 7 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.
Other symptoms on the 2006 Toyota Matrix
Check engine light 17Engine failure 8Sudden acceleration 7Jerking 6
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