2009 Toyota Matrix: check engine light

7 of the 192 complaints about the 2009 Toyota Matrix describe check engine light.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 4%
typical mileage: 76,660
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 48 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Check engine light by model year

2010
1
2009
7
2008
2
2007
4
2006
17
2005
14
2004
5
2003
16

What owners say

Filed Aug 29, 2017 · Engine · 170,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota matrix. While driving 30 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the engine. Also, the vehicle stalled and the check engine and oil indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not able to restart. The vehicle was towed to a local independent mechanic in detroit michigan. The vehicle was diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer or made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted or made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

Filed Mar 28, 2016 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · GA

I just narrowly missed an accident with a train. My car engine shut off right over the train track today. My 2009 toyota matrix first problem started stalling suddenly in traffic last year, but now very frequently stalls even on highways at high speeds. No warnings. When stalled all lights comes on in dash, including "check engine" light. Completely turn off ignition and restarting is the only way to start the car again. After restarting the check engine light goes out. Occurred several times in all sorts of weather, but more frequent on hot summer days. Restart cleared engine computer, dealership had difficult time replicating failure. But, advise to replacement the engine control module as it was a well known safety recall for the year models up to 2008. Dealer refuse to assume the cost of replace the engine control module (ECM). The federal safety agency campaign number: 10v384000

Filed Jun 9, 2015 · Engine · 125,000 miles · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota matrix. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle's speed decreased to 10 MPH independently. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.

Filed Apr 19, 2015 · Acceleration, Brakes · 70,000 miles · GA

2009 toyota matrix first problem started stalling suddenly in traffic last year, but now very frequently stalls even on highways at high speeds. No warnings. When stalled all lights comes on in dash, including "check engine" light. Completely turn off ignition and restarting is the only way to fix this issue at that time. After restarting the check engine light goes out. Occurred several times in all sorts of weather, but more frequently in hot summer days. Yesterday stalled 4 times within 90 minutes drive. Restart cleared engine computer dealership had difficult time replicating failure. But, advised replacement of the engine control module at a cost of over $1000. Since this year model not recalled by toyota yet. I do not know how or where to complain so that toyota acknowledge that it is a safety issue and fix this at their expense.

Filed Apr 10, 2014 · Transmission · 76,660 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota matrix. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the check engine warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the computer was not sending the correct voltage to the transmission. As a result, the torque converter clutch solenoid malfunctioned, the transmission and PCM needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 76,660.

Filed Aug 5, 2011 · Engine · 31,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota matrix. The contact stated that while driving at any speed, the engine would make a very loud noise, similar to that of a diesel truck. Once the noise ceased, the check engine light would illuminate on the instrument panel and the vehicle would stall. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on numerous occasions, where the contact was informed that the crank sensor, front rotors, and computer all experienced failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 31,000 and the current mileage was 66,000. Updated 09/28/2011

Filed Aug 11, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · 23,000 miles · CT

My car is a toyota matrix s 2009, this vehicle has given me problems since the eight months it was purchased with a mileage of 8000 miles at the time of the incident, the check engine light, vsc off, 4wd and warning slip was seized without reason, and the engine made me a very loud noise, like a big truck engine, this has already been happening to me for 6 consecutive times lately I have this problem 3 times in a row in a month, each time I replaced the crank sensor and water pump, but the problem persists, I transported daily to my child in this car and I am appalled every day fearing an accident, do not want this car but now I'm in the process of arbitration return, do not I have confidence in the toyota corporation, has had many concerns about security in their products.