Three problems related to engine have been reported for the 2005 Toyota Matrix. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Ecm failure on 2005 Toyota Matrix. Caused lurching,acceleration changes during automatic gear shifting. , causing unsafe driving by driver. Dealer said vehicle out of warranty and mileage too high (80,500) for them to replace at their cost.
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Matrix. While driving approximately 65 mph on normal road conditions, pressure was applied to the accelerator pedal followed by harsh shifting and excessive vibration. The check engine warning indicator illuminated intermittently on the instrument panel. The vehicle has not been repaired. The contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The failure and current mileages were 82,000.
Started car to go to work and engine caught fire. Fire dept came and put the fire out but the fire burned the engine and burned into the driver side of the car burning through the floor board and dash.