Table 1 shows one common electrical system related problems of the 2002 Toyota Matrix.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems |
Waiting for light to turn green, another driver alert me that there was smoke coming from engine compartment. I immediately open the hood and there was fire between engine and firewall. The vehicle was a leased 2002 Toyota Matrix xrs. My insurance company declared it a total loss. I tried to contact Toyota and dealer several times for answers in regards to issue but I was given the same answer, fires were not covered by warranty, which is I understand but they never make an effort to make investigation to what caused the problem.