Table 1 shows three common electrical system related problems of the 2008 Toyota Matrix. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the battery (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | |
| Battery problems | |
| Battery Dead problems |
Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Toyota Matrix. The contact stated that when turning the key the vehicle's engine would run however, the some of the electrical system would function. The engine warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer no failure was found. Read details...
Several months ago I drove through a puddle of water in our parking lot at work. It was storming with the wind blowing as well. When I drove through the puddle, my battery light came on and I lost steering. Then engine never stopped. Read details...
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 Read details...