Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota matrix. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the spark plugs and coils needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.
2007 Toyota Matrix: engine stalls while driving
8 of the 96 complaints about the 2007 Toyota Matrix describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- typical mileage
- 67,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 11 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
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.
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 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
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.
My 2007 toyota matrix stalled in a major intersection I was almost rearended by a truck, in fairport n.y it starts and stalls,starts and stalls I bought this car new, and it never started right I brought it in several times they said it was fine,hoselton toyota and when I was here on 4-15-10, there were 2 other toyotas being pushed in the garage,not enough people are coming forward,please help us..[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Check engine light would come on and tach would jump all over- diagnostic tool read bank one low pressure. Light would go off and on by itself. Shortly after while driving on the highway car almost stalled and would only go around 20mph then corrected itself. This became a daily event - took car into dealer for service this spring they had to replace ECM - car had 55000 or so miles on it. Car now has 64000 miles on it and it is starting to do the same thing.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota matrix. While driving 55 MPH the vehicle stalled without prior warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, and the ecu was replaced. The current and failure mileages were 88676.
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 2007 Toyota Matrix stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 2007 Toyota Matrix?
8 of 96 owner complaints about the 2007 Toyota Matrix (8%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2006.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2007 Toyota Matrix?
There is 1 recall and 11 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2007 Toyota Matrix
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 2007 Toyota Matrix?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history