Table 1 shows four common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2008 Toyota Matrix. The number one most common problem is related to the engine cooling system (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine Cooling System problems | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems | |
| Blown Head Gasket problems | |
| Engine Stall problems |
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 Read details...
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota corolla Matrix. While driving various speeds, the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v285000 (air bags). Read details...
Engine over-heated to the point where the head gasket blew. Dealership said it was due to chronic overheating but temperature gauges never indicated any issue and the check engine light did not come on until 2 minutes before the car broke down. Potential problem with the monitoring system. Read details...