Six problems related to car stall have been reported for the 2006 Toyota Matrix. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Toyota Matrix. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included NHTSA campaign number: 10v384000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000. Djr.
I own a 2006 Toyota Matrix with 74k. My a/c went in and out first, thought it was the compressor, then it seemed like I was not quite getting the horsepower I had previously. Then on the labor day weekend the car dies suddenly on the highway (twice), scared the you know what out of me. Been dealing with Toyota in California (not great) but they ok'd it to a local dealer in union city GA,(very nice). They told me Toyota had ok'd putting in a new electronic control module due to recall that I was never informed about. They put in the module 09/08/2010 but tell me that this may not be the correct fix as Toyota have not informed the dealers of which is the current recall fixing module. Then they tell me they are unsure if they will have to change it again because Toyota may be getting a new part and I will get a letter. This does not instill confidence after 4 sudden stalls while moving (two dying suddenly on the highway). I now have to wait until Toyota deems it important enough to let me know there is a problem. What galls me is they sent out a press info thing August 26th acknowledging 3 accidents, 12 days later my 2006 Matrix dies twice on the highway. I could've been killed. They still have not informed me the car owner despite having my phone number, e-mail and home address. Take this recall seriously it is a very dangerous problem.
2006 Toyota Matrix stalled when I was driving. It would start, but then it would stall in approximately one minute. I tried to start it many times, but it would stall after a minute. Towed car to Toyota dealer and they replaced the ecu.
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Matrix. The driver stated that in 2008 he was driving approximately 70 mph when the vehicle stalled and it became difficult to drive onto the emergency lane. The vehicle was towed to a Toyota dealer who stated that they had received several related complaints. The contact had to rent a vehicle while his vehicle was being repaired. The failure mileage was 24,126 and the current mileage was 37,000.
Vehicle stalled while driving. After restarting, vehicle would only run in low speed, and stall again. Vehicle towed to dealership. Service center replaced engine computer and thrott body assembly.
Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Toyota Matrix. While driving approximately 30 mph all the service lights on the dashboard began illuminating before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle would not restart. The vehicle was then towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was told to replace the battery. The vehicle was towed home where the contact replaced the battery. The failure has since recurred twice. After each failure the contact was able to restart the vehicle and continue driving. The failure mileage was 45,736 and the current mileage was 110,000. Sm.