2009 Toyota Matrix: engine failure

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 Jan 8, 2015 · Steering · 85,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota matrix. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the steering wheel seized and excessive force on the steering wheel was required. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the power steering electronic control unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

Filed Nov 17, 2014 · Steering · 74,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota matrix. While driving 35 MPH, the power steering seized without warning. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle, drove over a road retainer, and landed in a ditch. A police report was not filed. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000. The VIN was not available.

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.