The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Matrix. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an engine misfire, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure recurred. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
2007 Toyota Matrix engine problems
14 complaints (15% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 60,000.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 15%
- typical mileage
- 60,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Engine1
- Cooling system1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Toyota Matrix engine problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2007 Toyota Matrix engine
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
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
What 2007 Toyota Matrix owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota matrix. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle lost power. The contact attempted to accelerate; however, the vehicle would not move. The engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the ECM need to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 262,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota matrix. The contact stated received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v384000 (engine and engine cooling) september 2010. The notice advised that a second notification would be sent to inform vehicle owners of when the repairs were scheduled to begin. The contact had yet to receive a second notification and the manufacturer advised that the vehicle was included in the recall but was further down the list for repairs. The believed that the estimated time of repairs had exceeded beyond a reasonable time frame. The current mileage was 60,000.
2007 toyota matrix. Consumer states problem with engine control module *tgw when the consumer received the recall notice, he immediately took the vehicle to the dealer. It was determined the ecu was faulty and it was replaced. The consumer stated he experienced shifting problems with the vehicle. The dealer informed him, the clutch had worn out prematurely. The consumer believed the faulty ecu may have been the reason for the worn out clutch.
There have been two instances of this problem. The first time, I was completely stopped just back of an intersection, after coming out of my employer's parking lot, preparing to make a right turn on a two lane urban thoroughfare, when all of a sudden I felt the engine rev and my car surge forward, although my foot was on the brake. I pressed hard on the brake to no avail; I thought I was going to be propelled into the intersection into traffic. At the last moment, I managed to stop, I'm not sure now, if I applied the emergency brake or what, because although I relayed this incident to several people, including my brother-in-law, my aunt, and some coworkers, I later dismissed the incident as, other than what it was, possibly due to road conditions (a large building was being built alongside the road at the time). Today, however, while completely stopped waiting for the light to change in front of the exit from the lower parking lot this time, the same exact thing happened again: the engine suddlenly revved, and the car surged forward. I instinctively pressed on the brakes as hard as I could, but the car wouldn't stop until grabbed the gear shifter and put it in neutral.
2007 toyota matrix. Consumer states that vehicle stalled out while entering a highway. This issue almost caused her to be in an accident. She states that two days prior to the vehicle stalling out she was at the dealership getting maintenance work done and service of the engine due to it puttering. *kb after 20 minutes of sitting, the consumer was able to restart the vehicle and drove it to the dealership. The consumer was charged an additional $1,197.28 after just having paid $ 606.94 for maintenance work. The consumer believed the stalling problem occurred because of something they dealer did when they first had the vehicle, or the problem was a part of a recall.
While driving the car on the night of december 6th it suddenly stopped. I waited for a while, and the car started again; after a mile or so it stopped again. The car stopped a total of 4 times before I was able to get home. The next day I took it to a mechanic who indicated that it had a "recall" problem. I took the car on the 7th to the toyota dealership. On the 8th they confirmed that indeed was a "recall" problem and that they would probably will need to keep the car for two weeks, because they did not have the parts at hand to fix it. I had to rent and borrow a car in order to move around. Toyota should have had the parts readily available and not keep the consumer suffer for their total lack of preparation. I did not get any correspondence from toyota in regards to this specific recall.
2007 matrix bought new, having stalling and puttering engine problems when it had only 67,000 miles on it and regular maintenance. Early april, 2010, car stalled out when I was entering on-ramp to freeway 15 in california. A car almost hit me in the rear as a result. Managed to get car over to shoulder, where it died. Couldn't restart it for 20 minutes. Got it to toyota dealership where I purchased it. Explained the weird stalling problem. They charged me $1,197.23 and only two days earlier had charged me $606.94 for a total of $1,804.22. I told them I thought it was something they had done; or part of the recall or a related safety issue of toyotas, but dealership wouldn't listen. Argued with me, poor customer service. I am now writing to toyota to request reimbursement, as I've seen articles (cnn time article dated 8/10/10, saying there have been thousands of complaints on 2007 matrixes for stalling problems. Toyota wouldn't even acknowledge this, and made me pay this outrageous amount.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota matrix. The contact was driving 70 MPH when the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that it was the first instance of the failure. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the electronic control module was replaced. The failure and current mileage was 32,800.
Tl- the contact owns a 2007 toyota matrix. The contact stated that while traveling 70 MPH the vehicle stalled with out warning. This was the only time the failure occurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the electronic control module had to be replaced. The failure mileage and current mileages was
Questions about the 2007 Toyota Matrix engine
Does the 2007 Toyota Matrix have engine problems?
Owners have filed 14 complaints about the engine of the 2007 Toyota Matrix, 15% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2007 Toyota Matrix engine problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 60,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Toyota Matrix engine?
Yes, 1 recall: 10V384000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Toyota Matrix have bad engine?
The Toyota Matrix model years with the most engine complaints are 2003 (33 complaints), 2006 (26 complaints) and 2005 (24 complaints).
Other 2007 Toyota Matrix problems
Airbags 36Acceleration 12Electrical 12Fuel system 6Tires 6Body 4Transmission 4Brakes 3Lights 2Wheels 2Driver assistance 1Seats 1Steering 1Suspension 1Visibility 1
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