Service Brakes Related Problems of the 2008 Toyota Matrix

Table 1 shows two common service brakes related problems of the 2008 Toyota Matrix. The number one most common problem is related to the service brakes (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake disc pads (one problem).

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Toyota Matrix

Problem Category Number of Problems
Service Brakes problems
7
Brake Disc Pads problems
1

Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 2008 Toyota Matrix

The Service Brakes problem

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Toyota Matrix. The contact stated that when they depress the brake pedal the vehicle shuts off. The contact stated that they have to turn off and on to drive the vehicle. The contact stated that the same failure occurred numerous amount of times especially at red lights.   Read details...

The Brake Disc Pads problem

On may 28th, while pulling into my driveway as I've done with my 2008 Matrix hundreds of times, the brakes failed and my car ran into my house. I could feel the abs firing, but the car failed to slow down. I have a short driveway, about a car and a half in length, and it is downhill.   Read details...


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