2008 Toyota Matrix problems
The Toyota Matrix, officially named Toyota Corolla Matrix, is a compact hatchback manufactured by Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada in Cambridge, Ontario and derived from the Corolla. Introduced in 2002 as a 2003 model, the Matrix was the result of a joint venture between Toyota and General Motors, with the GM version being the Pontiac Vibe, which was assembled by New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc. (NUMMI) in Fremont, California, United States.
The Matrix was positioned as a sporty hatchback counterpart of the North American Corolla and was counted as a variant of it in Toyota's sales figures.
Although identical mechanically, and nearly as much internally, the Matrix and Vibe had different sheetmetal and exterior trim designed by their respective brands. Both vehicles are narrow, tall station wagons styled in a quasi-SUV fashion (called a crossover utility vehicle or "CUV" by Toyota) and marketed to a fairly youthful market segment. This type of car is also commonly referred to as a sport wagon.
First sold in February 2002, the Matrix saw a minor facelift for the 2005 model year, and was redesigned completely in 2008 for the 2009 model year, following the tenth generation Corolla. Sales of the Matrix were discontinued in the United States in 2013 and in Canada in 2014.
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Common 2008 Toyota Matrix problems
Based on complaints from owners of the Toyota Matrix 2008, several common problems have been reported:
- Transmission Issues:
- The manual transmission system in the 2008 Toyota Matrix is prone to failure, with symptoms like loud grinding noises, hesitation while shifting, and the absence of the fifth gear.
- Check Engine Light:
- Some owners have reported the illumination of the check engine light without a clear cause. This could be related to a faulty oxygen sensor, triggering the light unnecessarily.
These problems highlight significant concerns for Toyota Matrix 2008 owners, impacting the car's performance, reliability, and potentially leading to costly repairs.
What is the common problem of Toyota Matrix?
One of its most severe issues is the engine problem. Many owners have noticed that the car consumed too much oil and heard ticking or rattling noises coming from the engine. Eventually, the Matrix engine just failed.
How many miles will a 2008 Toyota Matrix last?
300,000 miles
If you are looking for an inexpensive older car(always if in doubt, ask a mechanic to check a car out), I think the Matrix or Vibe will go close to 300,000 miles. There is road noise, but doors and widows are still tight: no rattles, eveything works.
What are the disadvantages of the Toyota Matrix?
Worst Issues
- excessive oil consumption in the 2009 Matrix. ...
- engine failure in the 2003 Matrix. ...
- premature brake wear in the 2010 Matrix. ...
- engine noise with cold start in the 2009 Matrix. ...
- transmission stopped working in the 2003 Matrix.
Are Toyota Matrix cheap to fix?
The average annual repair cost is $396 which means it has excellent ownership costs.
What is the common problem of Toyota Matrix?
One of its most severe issues is the engine problem. Many owners have noticed that the car consumed too much oil and heard ticking or rattling noises coming from the engine. Eventually, the Matrix engine just failed.
How long will a 2008 Matrix last?
300,000 miles
If you are looking for an inexpensive older car(always if in doubt, ask a mechanic to check a car out), I think the Matrix or Vibe will go close to 300,000 miles. There is road noise, but doors and widows are still tight: no rattles, eveything works.
What are the disadvantages of the Toyota Matrix?
Worst Issues
- excessive oil consumption in the 2009 Matrix. ...
- engine failure in the 2003 Matrix. ...
- premature brake wear in the 2010 Matrix. ...
- engine noise with cold start in the 2009 Matrix. ...
- transmission stopped working in the 2003 Matrix.
What is the fuel consumption of a Toyota Matrix 2008?
26 city 33 highway
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2008 Toyota Matrix car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Toyota Matrix problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Electrical system problems
- Air bags problems
- Service brakes problems
- Steering problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2008 Toyota Matrix vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2008 Toyota Matrix
The NHTSA has received 38 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2008 Toyota Matrix. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2008 Toyota Matrix vehicles.
2020-03-03
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-12-30
- VIN: 2T1KR32E98C
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 2008 TOYOTA MATRIX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TOYOTA COMPUTER SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER HAD NOT REPLACED THE ECM, BUT CLAIMED IT WAS REPLACED. *JS
2018-10-26
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-09-26
- VIN: 2T1KR32E18C
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA MATRIX. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND ON IN ORDER TO DRIVE PROPERLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SAME FAILURE OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES, ESPECIALLY AT RED LIGHTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BENNETT TOYOTA (1951 LEHIGH ST, ALLENTOWN, PA 18103), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,000.
2017-07-07
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-02-05
- VIN: 2T1KR32E98C
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: DANGEROUS, POOR TRACTION ON WET PAVEMENT SUMITOMO TOUR PLUS LS-H WHEN ON A STEEP ROAD IN SAN FRANCISCO, MY TIRES SKIDDED RATHER THAN GRAB THE ROAD ON A RAINY DAY IN THE WINTER OF 2016. THIS ALSO HAPPENED DURING THE WINTER OF 2017. IT IS DANGEROUS. I NEED TO CHANGE THE TIRES BEFORE SELLING MY CAR TO ANOTHER PERSON.
2017-04-27
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-04-22
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 2T1KR32E48C
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA MATRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF THE CONTACT MADE AN UNEXPECTED STOP CAUSING THE CONTACT TO REAR END THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. THERE WAS FRONT-END DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOWED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED INJURIES TO THEIR NOSE AND NEEDED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A COLLISION CENTER HOWEVER, WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEIR VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OPENED A CASE REGARDING THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 235,000.
2016-07-28
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-07-01
- VIN: 2T1KR32E98C
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA MATRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V127000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
2016-05-05
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-04-21
- VIN: 2T1KR32E88C
- Components: AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL TOYOTA SEND ME A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE (INTERIM NOTICE) RE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INITIATOR MODULE. THEY HAD THE AUDACITY TO SAY THAT "UNTIL THE REMEDY BECOMES AVAILABLE IN YOUR LOCATION, WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU DO NOT OPERATE THE VEHICLE WITH AN OCCUPANT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT"!!! THAT IS UNACCEPTABLE, ESPECIALLY SINCE WE LIVE IN AN AREA THAT RECEIVES LOTS OF HUMIDITY (TOYOTA SAYS THEY ARE PRIORITIZING PART REPLACEMENTS IN GEOGRAPHIC LOCATIONS THAT ARE SUBJECT TO CONSISTENTLY HIGH ABSOLUTE HUMIDITY, BUT THEY DO NOT LIST WHICH AREAS THEY THINK THIS APPLIES TO. WHERE WE LIVE CERTAINLY MEETS THE HIGH MOISTURE CRITERIA). OUR COMPLAINT IS THAT TOYOTA SHOULD REPLACE THE PARTS NOW!!), PLEASE INSIST THEY RECTIFY THEIR DEFECTIVE AIRBAGS NOW FOR OUR CAR IN THIS HIGH-HUMIDITY LOCALE. ON ANOTHER NOTE, THIS TOYOTA VEHICLE HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT TROUBLE: WATER PUMP REPLACED NOT LONG AFTER PURCHASE (WHEN CAR WAS BASICALLY STILL BRAND NEW), HUB CAPS THAT FALL OFF CONSTANTLY, AND MOST FRUSTRATING OF ALL, A VIBRATION/NOISE FROM THE FRONT END THAT THE DEALER REFUSED TO FIX. THE DEALER MISDIAGNOSED THE NOISE/VIBRATION BY REPLACING THE WRONG FRONT WHEEL BEARING. WHEN WE TOLD THEM THE NOISE PERSISTED, THE TOYOTA DEALER SAID THE WARRANTY WAS OVER & WOULD NOT FIX THEIR PREVIOUS ERROR!! NOW TOYOTA UNSCRUPULOUSLY SENDS AN INTERIM NOTICE OF A DEFECT THAT COULD KILL A PASSENGER IN OUR CAR. AS BEFORE, PLEASE MAKE TOYOTA FIX THE AIRBAG NOW SO WE CAN USE THE CAR SAFELY NOW!
2016-04-26
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-03-03
- VIN: 2T1KR32E98C
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA MATRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V127000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
2016-01-20
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-03-05
- VIN: 2T1KR32E38C
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA MATRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN INTERNAL ELECTRICAL SHORT THAT PROGRESSED INTERMITTENTLY FOR THREE YEARS. IN ADDITION, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FLICKERED, VARIOUS INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL LIGHTS RANDOMLY ILLUMINATED, AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO BE EXTREMELY TIGHT. THE CONTACT ALSO INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED MULTIPLE TIMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE FIRST DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE BATTERY WOULD NOT HOLD A CHARGE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE BATTERY AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE FIRST DEALER WHO THEN FLUSHED THE ENGINE ASSEMBLY, REPLACED THE DRIVE BELT, AND INSPECTED THE ECU FOR AN INTERNAL FAILURE. THE FIRST DEALER REPLACED THE ECU AND RESTRUCTURED THE MAIN CONTROL PLUG ON THE BODY CONTROL MODULE, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO RANDOMLY STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SECOND DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE JUNCTION CONTROL FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,318.
2016-01-07
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-05-17
- VIN: 2T1KR32E38C
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA MATRIX. WHEN THE CONTACT TURNED THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, THE ENGINE STARTED BUT SOME OF THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS WOULD NOT FUNCTION. THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, BUT NO FAILURES WERE FOUND. AS TIME WENT ON, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ECU NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO REQUESTED THAT THE DEALER PERFORM ANOTHER DIAGNOSTIC BEFORE ANY REPAIR DECISION COULD BE MADE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
2015-11-19
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-11-18
- VIN: 2T1KR32E38C
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: I HAVE A MANUAL TRANSMISSION CAR. WHEN I STARTED IT IN MY DRIVEWAY AND PUT IN REVERSE THE CAR IMMEDIATELY WHEN SPEEDING BACKWARD OUT OF CONTROL. I ENGAGED THE CLUTCH WHILE THE CAR CONTINUED TO SPEED IN REVERSE THEN MOVED TO 1 GEAR AND THE CAR STARTED SPEEDING FORWARD OUT OF CONTROL. I WAS ABLE TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND TURN IT OFF TO STOP THE ACCELERATION OF THE CAR.
2015-11-18
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-11-18
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA MATRIX. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM PARK, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED EXCESSIVELY. THE CONTACT HAD TO DEPRESS THE CLUTCH AND SHIFT THE GEAR SHIFTER IN NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
2015-07-21
STEERING,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-04-01
- VIN: 2T1KR30E58C
- Components: STEERING,ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA MATRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO PULL OVER AND DISCOVERED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN AFTER THE ENGINE AND POWER STEERING FLUID WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS POWERED OFF AND BACK ON, THE WARNING INDICATORS WERE NO LONGER ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO A DEALER AND WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V384000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 114,000.
2013-03-27
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-03-26
- VIN: 2T1KR30E65C
- Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT A SPEED OF 45-50 MPH, MY CAR ENGINE SHUT OFF, ALMOST CAUSING ME TO CRASH. I I WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP ON A BUSY HIGHWAY WHEN I CLEARLY SAW MY ENGINE LIGHT ON. I COULD NOT RESTART MY CAR. I WAITED 5 MINUTES AND I WAS ABLE TO START THE CAR BUT ONLY DRIVE ANOTHER MILE AT SPEED OF 45-50 MPH BEFORE MY CAR ENGINE AGAIN SHUT OFF. I THEN HAD TO HAVE MY CAR TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO LOOK AT MY CAR UNTIL THE MORNING. IN THE MORNING I RECEIVED A CALL FROM MY MECHANIC THAT IT IS THE ECM AND TOYOTA HAD A RECALL ON MY MAKE/MODEL AND YEAR. TOYOTA AND MY MECHANIC CONVERSED ABOUT THE ISSUE AND AGAIN I HAD TO PAY FOR MY CAR TO BE TOWED TO TOYOTA DEALERSHIP. I THEN HAD APPOINTMENT WITH TOYOTA AT 1PM. FROM 2PM-430PM, I CALLED TOYOTA TO SPEAK WITH ANYONE ABOUT MY CAR, THEY KEPT TELLING ME THEY WOULD CALL ME BACK. FINALLY THE SAME PERSON THAT SPOKE TO MY MECHANIC TOLD ME THERE WAS NO RECALL ON MY MAKE/MODEL AND YEAR AND THEY HAVE NOT LOOKED AT MY CAR YET...4 HOURS AFTER MY APPOINTMENT. IT IS ON TOYOTA WEBSITE, HTTP://PRESSROOM.TOYOTA.COM/ARTICLE_DISPLAY.CFM?ARTICLE_ID=2056 "TOYOTA MOTOR SALES (TMS), U.S.A., INC., TODAY ANNOUNCED THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL INVOLVING APPROXIMATELY 1.13 MILLION 2005-2008 MODEL YEAR TOYOTA COROLLA AND COROLLA MATRIX VEHICLES SOLD IN THE UNITED STATES TO ADDRESS SOME ENGINE CONTROL MODULES (ECM) THAT MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. NO OTHER TOYOTA OR LEXUS VEHICLES ARE INVOLVED IN THIS RECALL." "ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 1ZZ-FE ENGINE AND TWO-WHEEL DRIVE". MY CAR IS A 2008 TOYOTA MATRIX WITH A 1ZZ-FE ENGINE, AND AFTER CALLING TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND TOYOTA NATIONAL, THEY ARE REFUSING TO HONOR MY RECALL. EVEN WHEN THE WEBSITE STATES "AS PART OF THE RECALL, THE ECM ON INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO THE OWNER." *TR
2012-03-23
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-03-12
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 2T1KR32E28C
- Components: AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA MATRIX. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 5 MPH AND ATTEMPTING A LEFT TURN INTO A PARKING SPACE WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY AND JUMPED A CURB BEFORE CRASHING INTO A TRASH BIN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DESTROYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES BUT THE POLICE WERE CONTACTED AND REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,651 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 42,680. UPDATED 04/13/12 *BF..UPDATED 04/18/12*BF THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING 5 MPH. AS HE TURNED INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY AND JUMPED THE CURB BEFORE CRASHING INTO A HEAVY CONCRETE TRASH BIN. THE CONSUMER PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK, BUT THE WHEELS CONTINUED TO REV. BY THIS TIME, SMOKE WAS CREATED BY THE TIRES BURNING. THE WHEELS DID NOT CEASE REVVING UNTIL THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF A FEW SECONDS LATER. THE IMPACT MOVED THE CONCRETE BIN ABOUT 1 1/2 FEET FORWARD INTO THE ADJACENT BUILDING. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. UPDATED 06/05/12 THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A COLLISION CENTER RECOMMENDED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED IN NINE DAYS. COLLISION CENTER DID NOT FIND ANY BROKEN CABLES OR WIRES THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED THE INCIDENT. UPDATED 06/15/2012 *JS
2011-08-16
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-11-01
- VIN: 2T1KR32E28C
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: SAFETY RECALL LETTER RECEIVED NOVEMBER 2010, PART AVAILABLE MARCH 2011 MADE APPOINTMENT WITH DEALER MARCH 5TH 2011 DEALER SAID I NEED THE REPLACEMENT PART FOR THE ECM BUT NO PART AVAILABLE WILL CALL WHEN PART IS AVAILABLE. NO CONTACT SINCE. RECEIVED YET ANOTHER RECALL LETTER AUGUST 15, 2011 STARTING THE PROCESS ALL OVER AGAIN. I HAVE COMPLIED BUT WASTED MY TIME ALREADY WITH NO RESULTS. IT IS NOW AUGUST 2011. *KB
2011-07-28
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-07-23
- VIN: 2T1KR32E48C
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I NOTICED A CHIRPING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE. MY HUSBAND TOOK THE MATRIX TO A TOYOTA DEALER WHO ADVISED US, UPON INSPECTION THAT THE BOLT THAT HOLDS THE LIFTER ARM HADSHEARED OFF INSIDE THE ENGINE. WE ARE EXTREMELY FORTUNATE THAT THIS DID NOT RESULT IN AN INJURY ACCIDENT WHILST TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS! THE SERVICE MANAGER SAID HE HAD ONLY SEEN THIS HAPPEN BEFORE WHEN A BELT WAS REPLACED. THE ISSUE HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED SINCE THE DEALER AND TOYOTA SEEM TO FEEL THAT IT IS NOT THEIR PROBLEM. THE DEALER QUOTED $2200+ AND ADVISED THAT IF THEY CANNOT DRILL THE BOLT OUT, THAT THE SHORT BLOCK WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. *TR
2011-03-04
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-02-01
- VIN: 2T1KR30E08C
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA MATRIX. THE CONTACTED RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF CONCERNING NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V384000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS FEBRUARY 2011. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR REPAIRS WAS NOT READILY AVAILABLE AND THAT HE WOULD BE CONTACTED WHEN THE PART BECAME AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REPAIR WAIT HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 81,300. UPDATED 3/28/11 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED ON MARCH 17, 2011. UPDATED 03/30/11
2011-03-03
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-09-01
- VIN: 2T1KR32EX8C
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA MATRIX. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V384000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE PARTS NECESSARY TO REMEDY THE RECALL WERE UNAVAILABLE. APPROXIMATELY SIX MONTHS LATER, THE CONTACT WAS STILL BEING TOLD THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 59,000.
2010-07-16
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENT,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-07-16
- VIN: 2T1KR32E38C
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENT,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: SUDDEN ACCELERATION IN 2008 MATRIX AUTOMATIC: FIRST KNOWN FAILURE. CAR BROUGHT NEW IN SEPTEMBER 2007; ODOMETER: 6000 MILES. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ON EVEN STRAIGHT SMOOTH ROADWAY, THERE WAS A SUDDEN ACCELERATION TO GREATER THAN 70 MPH. WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THEY DEPRESSED TO FLOOR WITHOUT ANY EFFECT. CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE RAPIDLY. SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL WITHOUT SUCCESS. CAR SLOWED AFTER BEING PLACED IN REVERSE. COASTED TO A STOP. PLACED GEAR IN 2 AND DROVE SLOWLY HOME - APPROXIMATELY 1/2 MILE. FLOOR MATS WERE NOT NEAR EITHER PEDAL AND WERE KEPT STATIONARY BY HOOKS DESIGNED TO KEEP MATS FROM SHIFTING. CALLED TOYOTA SERVICE DEPARTMENT: TOLD THAT FLOOR MATS WERE THE PROBLEM; TALKED TO SERVICE MANAGERS WHO STATED THAT THE SEQUENCE OF EVENTS DESCRIBED WERE IMPOSSIBLE, NO PROBLEMS WERE KNOWN TO EXIST FOR MATRIX AND GREATER THAN 99% OF SUDDEN ACCELERATION PROBLEMS WERE DUE TO DRIVER ERROR. AFTER A DISCUSSION, THE CAR WAS EVALUATED BY THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THE FOLLOWING WAS REPORTED: FLOOR MATS HELD IN PROPER PLACE NO OBJECTS ON FLOOR NORMAL BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION NORMAL ACCELERATOR PEDAL OPERATION HEALTH CHECK - POWERTRAIN, CHASSIS, ELECTRICAL, NETWORK SYSTEMS - OK COMPUTER CODES - NO ABNORMALITIES FOUND NORMAL THROTTLE BODY INSPECTION TIRES WITH NORMAL WEAR & FUNCTION PROBLEM WAS NOT DUPLICATED ON TEST DRIVE. WAS TOLD THAT THE CAR IS FUNCTIONING NORMALLY IN ALL AREAS AND HAS NO PROBLEMS. IMPLIED THAT MY EXPERIENCE WAS A MISPERCEPTION OR MISREPRESENTATION. ASSESSMENT: THERE WAS A SIGNIFICANT MALFUNCTION IN THE MATRIX WHICH COULD HAVE LED TO CRITICAL INJURIES OR LOSS OF LIFE. ONLY DUE TO THE TRAFFIC FLOW AT PRECISELY THAT MOMENT, NO ONE WAS INJURED. THE TOYOTA SERVICE DEPARTMENTS DENIED THAT THE PROBLEM EXISTS. RECOMMENDATION: SUDDEN UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED UNTIL AN ANSWER /SOLUTION IS FOUND. THE FINDINGS SHOULD BE SHARED WITH THE PUBLIC. THE COST FOR REPAIRS SHOULD BE PAID BY TOYOTA. *TR
2010-06-15
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-05-28
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 2T1KR30EX8C
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
- Summary: ON MAY 28TH, WHILE PULLING INTO MY DRIVEWAY AS I'VE DONE WITH MY 2008 MATRIX HUNDREDS OF TIMES, THE BRAKES FAILED AND MY CAR RAN INTO MY HOUSE. I COULD FEEL THE ABS FIRING, BUT THE CAR FAILED TO SLOW DOWN. I HAVE A SHORT DRIVEWAY, ABOUT A CAR AND A HALF IN LENGTH, AND IT IS DOWNHILL. THE APPROACH TO THE DRIVEWAY HAS ME TURNING AND BRAKING WHILE GOING OVER THE BUMP OF THE CURB. TO ADD TO THAT, IT WAS RAINING THE DAY THIS HAPPENED. FORTUNATELY, MY APPROACH WAS RATHER SLOW AND NO ONE WAS INJURED. MY CAR SUSTAINED SOME MINOR DAMAGE, AND MY GARAGE SUSTAINED MORE DAMAGE FROM THE FORCE OF THE IMPACT. UNDER THE ADVISEMENT OF MY AUTO INSURANCE AGENCY, I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. THEY INFORMED ME THAT THEY RAN A COMPLETE DIAGNOSTIC, AND ALL OF THE SYSTEMS WERE RUNNING FINE. THEY REPORTED TO ME THAT THE BRAKE PADS WERE IN GOOD CONDITION, AND THERE WERE NO HOT SPOTS. FROM THEIR PERSPECTIVE, THE CAR SEEMED FINE. I ADVISED THEM THAT WHILE THE DIAGNOSTICS REPORTED THE CAR AS BEING FINE, THE INABILITY FOR THE CAR TO BRAKE COMING INTO MY DRIVEWAY, AND THE DAMAGE SUSTAINED, LEAVES ME NEEDING A BETTER ANSWER THAN THAT. THEY TOLD ME THAT WHEN IT NEXT RAINED THAT I COULD COME IN AND DRIVE THE CAR WITH ONE OF THEIR TECHNICIANS TO TRY AND RE-CREATE THE ISSUE. IT HAS BEEN SEVERAL WEEKS, AND WE HAVE NOT HAD THE PROPER WEATHER CONDITIONS WHEN THEY HAVE BEEN OPEN AND I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO GET OFF WORK AND GET OVER THERE WITH OUR ONE REMAINING CAR. WHEN I SPOKE TO THE DEALER REP ON MONDAY, HE RE-ITERATED HOW THEIR SOFTWARE DIAGNOSTIC SHOWED THE CAR WAS OPERATING FINE. I ASKED HIM HOW THEN THE 2010 PRIUS HAD A SOFTWARE UPDATE TO CORRECT A BRAKING ISSUE. HE SAID THAT THE PRIUS SITUATION WAS COMPLICATED, BROUGHT ON BY THE COMBINATION OF TURNING, GOING OVER A BUMP AND BRAKING AT THE SAME TIME. I TOLD HIM THAT WAS WHAT HAPPENED DURING MY ACCIDENT. THERE WAS SILENCE, AND A REPEAT STATEMENT THAT I COULD COME IN AND TEST THE VEHICLE WITH THEIR TECH. *TR
2010-05-24
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-02-28
- VIN: 2T1KR32E78C
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: ON FEBRUARY 28TH I WAS STOPPED AT THE CORNER OF VINE AND GALBRAITH AT A LIGHT. THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARD AND WHEN I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE IT KIND OF LOCKED AND DID NOT STOP THE CAR- I PULLED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE UP AND THE CAR STOPPED. THERE WAS A PEDESTRAIN THAT WAS CROSSING THE STREET THAT I NEARLY HIT. *TR
2010-05-24
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1901-01-01
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 2008 TOYOTA MATRIX. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH DESIGN OR MANUFACTURER FLAW. CONSUMER SEEKS REPAIR COST*TGW WHILE DRIVING, THERE WAS A SUCCESSION OF LOUD NOISES FOLLOWED BY A HUGE BANG. AT THE SAME TIME, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT AND ROLLED OFF THE ROAD INTO SOME BUSHES BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. WHEN THE CONSUMERS WIFE EXITED THE VEHICLE, SHE DISCOVERED A LONG PIECE OF BLACK PLASTIC A FOOT WIDE LYING BEHIND THE VEHICLE. NOT KNOWING WHAT IT WAS, SHE PLACED IT IN THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE AND DROVE HOME. THE CONSUMER IDENTIFIED THE LARGE PIECE OF PLASTIC AS THE LINING FROM THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WELL WHICH HAD BEEN TORN COMPLETELY AWAY AND WAS THEN RUN OVER BY THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER ARGUED THAT THE FLIMSY CLIP HOLDING THE LEAD EDGE OF THE LINER TO THE BODY HAD FAILED, WHICH ALLOWED AIR TO GET UNDER THE LINER WHICH PEELED ALL THE WAY OFF AFTER BECOMING ENTANGLED WITH THE TIRE. *JB
2010-04-04
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-03-30
- VIN: 2T1KR32E18C
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: AFTER PURCHASING GAS AT 6:30 A.M., I STARTED MY 2008 TOYOTA MATRIX AND WAS ROLLING SLOWLY OUT A SLIGHT INCLINE TO THE STREET. THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD AND I JAMMED FIRST ONE FOOT THEN BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE WHILE PULLING UP THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. IT FELT LIKE HOLDING BACK A HORSE AT THE STARTING GATE. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND THE ENGINE BEGAN RACING LIKE IT DOES DURING AN AUTO EMISSIONS TEST. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND IT STOPPED. I FINALLY GOT THE NERVE TO START THE CAR AGAIN AND IT PERFORMED NORMALLY AS IT HAS SINCE. I TOOK THE CAR TO PERFORMANCE TOYOTA IN FAIRFIELD OHIO ON APRIL 3RD AS INSTRUCTED BY THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT SO THEY COULD TRY TO RECREATE THE SITUATION AND HAVE IT ON RECORD THAT I EXPERIENCED THIS INCIDENT. *TR
2010-03-30
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-02-14
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 2T1GE40E19C
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA MATRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATE SPEEDS OF 35 MPH IN RAINY WEATHER, A VEHICLE AHEAD OF HIM APPLIED THE BRAKES. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKES; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO CRASH INTO THE PRECEDING VEHICLE AND ALSO A THIRD VEHICLE. ONE OF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS WAS INJURED. THE POLICE WERE CALLED TO THE SCENE. THE CONTACT WAS NOT GIVEN A COPY OF THE POLICE REPORT. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP FOR AN ASSESSMENT OF THE DAMAGES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 10,000.
2010-03-24
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-03-11
- VIN: 2T1KR32E38C
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TOYOTA MATRIX XR 2008:BOUGHT NEW. ONE DRIVER CAR. TWENTY-TWO MONTHS OF DRIVING WITH 11,000 MILES ON IT. TOOK TO DEALER ON MARCH 12, 2010 BECAUSE LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID. DIAGNOSED AS FAULTY HARMONIC EQUALIZER ON FRONT AXLE WHICH CAUSED SCARING ON AXLE AND INSIDE TRANSMISSION INSTALLED NEW AXLE AND TRANSMISSION. TEN MINUTES AFTER PICKING UP CAR AFTER FIRST PROBLEM CORRECTED: CAR LOST POWER WHILE I WAS DRIVING. NEARLY KILLED BY SEMI-TRUCK BUT AVOIDED ACCIDENT. DIAGNOSED AS FAULTY COMPUTER. DEALER INSTALLING NEW COMPUTER NOW. UPDATED 03/29/10 *BF UPDATED 05/05/10.*JB
2008 Toyota Matrix recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 2008 Toyota Matrix.
2010-08-26
- Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
2010-02-03
- Manufacturer: GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC.
- Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Summary: GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
- Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.
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Are you having problems with your 2008 Toyota Matrix?
Jordi Ruecker 2025-01-04
I've been driving Matrixes for 16 years, from 2004 to 2008, the latest model year that was truly a wagon (not a hatchback!). Both manual and automatic transmissions are fun to drive, nimble, and very economical. The regular electric outlet on the dash is unique and allows you to plug in anything. With the rear seats folded down, the cargo capacity is outstanding! You have a total flatbed with 53 cubic feet capacity, which is perfect for my needs. I have made 8 cross-country moves and everyone marvels at how much I can pack. The front seat folds flat to form a table top, and the rear window opens, which is very convenient. I've even carried 8-foot-long boards with the front seat folded down flat. All in all, it's a great little car! My current Matrix is 12 years old. Eventually, I'll have to replace it, and that will be a sad day.
Hollis Jakubowski 2024-11-28
This is my 4th Toyota and I feel so lucky to have experienced the same economical bliss with this vehicle as I have with the others. It's a car that works hard all day and then cleans up easily to play in the evening, and it looks sharp too! The back seats fold flat to make a level cargo area, making it easy to carry 5 people comfortably and gear in the back cargo area.
Alec Bednar 2024-11-18
I hope you're doing well! I wanted to share my experience with my car. I've always been a fan of Honda and had been driving my second Accord (an '89) for a long time. I was really excited about getting a Fit, but unfortunately, the black interior and lack of a sunroof didn't quite meet my needs. Unfortunately, I got a DUI on the third night I had it, which really put a damper on my initial excitement. (I'm not proud of it, but it's a long story.) However, I've grown to love my car now. They finally fixed a minor rumble/rattle from the back that I lived with the first year, and it looks like new and suits me perfectly. I bought it specifically for hauling things with the seats down, and it's great - the cargo nets help a lot.
Alden Jenkins 2024-10-20
I was thrilled to finally get a matrix after wanting one for so long! However, my excitement has turned into disappointment. While I'm not usually picky, I've come to realize the importance of comfort. Unfortunately, the steering position is quite awkward and puts a lot of strain on my shoulders, even with the seat all the way forward. Additionally, the headrests push my head forward, which is uncomfortable. On the bright side, the passenger and back seats are comfortable. The road and wind noise is quite noticeable, but it's not unbearable. Overall, I'm a bit disappointed with my experience so far.
Arne Satterfield 2024-10-15
I've had this vehicle for 3 months now and I'm amazed at the various uses I'm getting from it. I originally bought it for my daily commute to work and I'm happy with the 27MPG I get in the city. What I enjoy most is being able to put the back seat down and use all the extra room for trips to Home Depot and other stores. The back room is impressive for a vehicle of this class. The only downside is that I'm 6'3